BIZ BITES:

The Westin South Coast Plaza is trumpeting a brand new renovation its directors say will stimulate all five of the senses.

The $22-million project, which remodeled everything “seen, felt, touched, heard and tasted” on the property, is a new project Michael Mustafa, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, hopes will have guests leaving rejuvenated and relaxed.

Additions include new color schemes, subtle music broadcast throughout the facility, and even a new scent custom-designed by the hotel (“White Tea”) chosen for its “relaxing properties.”

“Visually, you arrive and see something stimulating, whether it’s the botanicals, the lighting, or the scent,” Mustafa said. “We want to enhance every aspect of your arrival, stay and departure process.”

Change of scenery for tobacco shop in Island

Newport Tobacco, a fixture of local smokers for nearly 20 years has relocated within Fashion Island.

Smokers looking for their fix, along with other services provided by the store, including hosting private cigar parties, cigar tastings and monthly dinners, can now find the fixture in the Island Terrace adjacent to Edwards Cinemas.

Those interested in more information can contact the store at (949) 644-5153

— Chris Caesar