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Pub & Grub, a culinary crawl

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By Greer Wylder
June 09, 2017

OC Foodie Fest presents Pub & Grub, a culinary crawl on Saturday, June 10 taking place in Downtown Santa Ana on the corner of Bush Street and 5th Street, and 4th Street Market Food Hall. At the all-day food festival you can enjoy a wide variety of outstanding local bites, drinks, as well as live entertainment. Pub & Grub is one festival you can spend all day at. Among the lineup of participating restaurants: Mad Dumplings, Mess Hall Canteen, Ridges Churro Bar, Shuck Oyster Bar, The Iron Press, Two Birds and the White Rabbit Truck. The event will take place…

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Hotel Irvine’s Movie Nights is Back

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By Greer Wylder
June 09, 2017

Hotel Irvine’s third annual Movie Nights in the Backyard is back! Movie lovers cam round up their crew or plan a fun date night and cozy up under the stars on the outdoor lawn. Guests should bring their appetites for chef’s backyard BBQ with hot-off-the-grill burgers, artisan sandwiches, fresh farmers market salads and staple movie snacks like ice cream, nachos, popcorn and candies. Plus, everyone will want to order up a featured cocktail or bottle of wine from the fully stocked outdoor bar.  The schedule: Friday, June 9: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Friday, June 30: La La Land…

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Fodada, The Pop-Up Shop

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By Greer Wylder
June 08, 2017

Just in time for your Father's Day shopping needs, Fodada just opened their first Pop-Up Shop in Corona del Mar stocked with amazing Fodada gear: tees, sweatshirts, women's tanks, children's tees and hats.  Fodada is a social enterprise clothing brand that promotes the role of great dads and their impact on children, partners and communities through free programs and collaborations. The company's vision is to change perspective, be a conversation starter, and assist individuals and companies to be part of the positive change. Today, fodada holds free programs in 14 countries as well as across the US. fodada leverages clothing…

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Birthday BBQ Bash at Paséa Hotel & Spa

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By Greer Wylder
June 08, 2017

Paséa Hotel & Spa is turning one this weekend, and it’s celebrating with a Birthday BBQ Bash from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 on the Ocean Lawn at Paséa. At the Birthday BBQ Bash, you can enjoy delicious food, live music and incredible views. Admission costs $5 with classic BBQ food and delicious twists on the favorites for purchase at the event. Proceeds from attendance ticket sales will benefit Operation Surf, which provides life-changing surf adventures for wounded veterans and active duty military heroes. The organization’s world-class surf instructors expose veterans to the healing power of…

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Diptyque for JDRF

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By Greer Wylder
June 07, 2017

You can join JDRF Orange County Chapter​ and diptyque Paris at South Coast Plaza for Champagne, small bites and shopping on Thursday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A percentage of sales will benefit the JDRF Dream Guild and support research for type 1 diabetes. The diptyque boutique carries the entire collection of the legendary French perfumer and maker of luxury scented candles, home fragrances and body care collection. RSVP to Jane at jgagne@jdrf.org.  Can't make it on June 8? You can phone your order in to 714.850.9995. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30…

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