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Valentine’s Dining, Gifts and Romantic Cooking Classes

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2016

Need more great ideas for Valentine’s Day to celebrate with your loved one? Here are some great options for dining, gifts and even romantic cooking classes to take with your Valentine. The Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar Rancho Santa Margarita will be serving an indulgent five course prix-fixe menu for $70. You can enjoy dishes like a turnip and heirloom carrot salad, spaghetti squash, duck breast or chicken breast, scallops or filet mignon, and toffee pudding (with foie gras ice cream!) 949.888.0072 The Ritz Prime Seafood in Newport Beach will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a prix-fixe menu featuring delicious…

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Special Valentine’s Menus at Top Eateries

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By Greer Wylder
February 09, 2016

This Valentine’s Day, you can treat your loved one to a special dinner at the following top local restaurants. From fine dining, to ocean front options, and one of the highest rated new sushi restaurants in Orange County—here are some perfect places to celebrate your love. Babette's - Newport Coast Join Babette's Newport Beach on Sunday, February 14 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. as they provide guests with an experience to give them an unforgettable Valentine's Day. They will be featuring their regular offerings as well as a special Valentine's a la carte menu for those looking to enhance…

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LEAP OVER TO CATALINA FOR $29 (x3)

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2016

You can get away to Catalina for $29 x 3 for a leap year special. The Santa Catalina Island Company is offering a special so that you can affordably ‘leap’ 26 miles to Catalina Island. From now through February 14, 2016, you can register online to receive a promo code to book the Leap Over to Catalina Package. Valid only on Leap Day, February 29, the package features island essentials priced at $29, including $29 overnight accommodation at Hotel Atwater, $29 round trip boat transportation and a $29 three-course meal at Avalon Grille.  The promo code will be released to all interested travelers who register online. The code will be distributed…

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St. Regis Valentine’s Dinner + David Yurman Bracelet

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2016

The award-winning Stonehill Tavern at The St. Regis Monarch Beach is offering an intimate five-course dinner on February 14 and a limited edition David Yurman bracelet (not available in-store or online) with the purchase of a bottle of Champagne.  Valentine’s Day 2016 starts with Salt-Baked Heirloom Beets with taleggio feuille de brick, tahitian vanilla, blood orange vinaigrette---paired with Domaine Tempier Rose, Bandol, France 2014. The next course, Japanese Madai with hearts of palm, tosaka nori, oyster and pearls--paired with Sans Liege White Blend Cotes-du-Coast, Central Coast 2011. The next course, Michael’s Lobster Pot Pie served with baby vegetables, brandied-lobster cream,…

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Grand Opening Blackmarket Bakery on Broadway

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2016

Blackmarket Bakery on Broadway in Santa Ana will be celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, February 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. Chef and owner Rachel Klemek will donate 15% of her sales to Isaiah House which provides more than 3,000 meals each week to those in need within the community.  During the event, you can sample her award-winning, made-from-scratch baked goods - including signature cookies, mousse cakes, tarts and confections - participate in an old-fashioned “cake walk,” and sample their "on tap" craft beer and hard cider. The band Echo Sparks will be performing starting at 6:30 p.m. Blackmarket Bakery’s grand opening…

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