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“Love Grows by Giving” Wine Tasting

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2017

On Friday, Feb. 10 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Community Service Programs (CSP) will host its seventh annual “Love Grows by Giving" Wine Tasting fundraiser to benefit CSP’s Huntington Beach Youth Shelter, a safe haven for homeless, runaway, abused and at-risk youth at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. The event will feature an evening of special wines, including from Main Street Wine Company, Brix Sunset Beach and Rodney Strong and Kendall-Jackson, wine education, food pairings from local fine dining restaurants such as Hyatt Watertable, Duke’s, Red Table, Buon Gusto, and beer samplings, live music and more.  Live and silent…

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Falasophy Goes Brick and Mortar in Santa Ana

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2017

Falasophy, the craveable food truck specializing in Lebanese street food just opened its first brick-and-mortar at 4th Street Market in Santa Ana. You can still find the Falasophy Food Truck, but now you can have delicious Falasophy dishes whenever you want. Owner Rashad Moumneh expanded his menu at Falasophy 4th Street Market to include even more Lebanese street food, like 24-hour marinated steak shawarma, sumac chicken and a cheesy Middle Eastern dessert called knefe. There’s also even more of Falasophy’s popular line of salad and hummus bowls with a variety of protein options. The philosophy-themed truck has a huge following…

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Queen of Hearts Chic Boutique & Speakers Luncheon

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2017

You can celebrate the Queen of Hearts Foundation’s 6th Annual Chic Boutique & Speakers Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach. It’s a day to celebrate living, loving, laughing and learning. Featured speaker is Anusha Wijeyakumar, director of Shanti Within Wellness. Since 2000, The Queen of Hearts Foundation has been dedicated to raising funds for the research and early detection of ovarian cancer and in promoting public awareness and education about the signs and symptoms of this disease. Tickets start at $95. For tickets and more information visit here.…

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Bluewater’s “Foods of Love”

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2017

Each February, Bluewater’s “Foods of Love” celebration tests the aphrodisiacal qualities of oysters and Champagne. At Bluewater Grill’s two locations in OC: Newport Beach and Tustin, it’s become so popular that Executive Chef Jason Mazur has expanded it into a special three-course menu served as a tasting event and throughout the month. On Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Bluewater Grill you can start with Michelle Brut by Domaine Ste. Michelle or a Champagne Cocktail and then you can create your own menu of love-inducing favorites. Mazur’s starter choices include Oysters on the Half Shell with Shallot Mignonette, Panko Fried Oysters or…

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Happy International Frozen Yogurt Day. Free Fro-Yo today!

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2017

Yogurtland will celebrate International Frozen Yogurt Day on Monday, Feb. 6 with free frozen yogurt and toppings from 4 to 7-p.m. You can stop by for Chocolate Milkshake made with Hershey’s and Peanut Butter Cup flavors. For more information and a location near you, visit Yogurtland.

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