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Diamond Jamboree Gift Card Program

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By Greer Wylder
December 22, 2014

Diamond Jamboree, Orange County’s international dining destination is offering a gift card program, where you can purchase gift cards that are perfect for foodies or anyone on your holiday shopping list. For a limited time, customers who shop with a Diamond Jamboree Gift Card will receive a 10 % discount at participating merchants (see list below). There is no charge for the card, which can be loaded with any dollar amount up to $250. Current merchants that are set up to redeem Diamond Jamboree Gift Cards include: The Balcony Grill & Bar Coffeebar Byul Urban Seoul Sandwich Club Crown J…

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Room & Board Annual Clearance Event

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By Greer Wylder
December 22, 2014

Join the can’t miss shopping event on Friday, Dec. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., as Room & Board at South Coast Plaza Village celebrates its annual clearance event.  During the sale, the premier furniture designer will offer discontinued floor samples for up to 50% off. Nearly 90% of Room & Board’s sustainably sourced and environmentally conscious home furnishings are made in the United States and features timeless designs that will last for years to come. Quantities are limited. Room & Board at South Coast Plaza Village is at 1661 W Sunflower Ave. in Santa Ana. 714.549.5995.

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Christmas Boat Parade Dining

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By Greer Wylder
December 19, 2014

Local restaurants in the neighborhood will be offering special menus in honor of the 106th Newport Beach Christmas Parade running through Sunday, Dec. 21.  The parade starts at Bay Island at 6:30 p.m. and finishes at the same site at approximately 9 p.m., A&O Kitchen + Bar at Balboa Bay Resort will have a special Boat Parade Menu with first come, first serve seating. You can view the menu here.  Billy’s at the Beach will be offering a special three-course prix-fixe menu and 4 seatings that guarantee viewing of the entire parade. Hornblower Cruises is offering an exclusive dinner cruise, giving guests an unforgettable…

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N’Ice Free Ice Cream!

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2014

With the holidays here, N’ice Cream and Granola Babies at SOCO invite you to treat yourself to free ice cream this Saturday, Dec. 20. The first 100 people to visit Granola Babies (opens at 10 a.m.), OC's premier ecobaby boutique and community, will get a ticket for a free scoop of ice cream at N’ice Cream that same day. Flavors include a special Granola in honor of the collaboration and seasonal flavors like Bosc Pear, Mint Chip, and more (flavors change daily).   3313 Hyland Ave. #B5 in Costa Mesa.

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Cakebread Tasting at OC Wine Mart

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2014

OC Wine Mart will be celebrating its final wine tasting event of 2014 with celebrated Cakebread Cellars on Thursday at its Yorba Linda location and Friday at its Irvine location for $30 per person ($3 back towards purchase & 10% discount on 4 bottles of featured wines). The six wines from Cakebread Cellars include 2012 Cakebread Chardonnay $39.99; 2012 Cakebread Reserve Chardonnay $59.99; 2013 Cakebread Pinot Noir $44.99; 2012 Cakebread Zinfandel $29.99; 2011 Cakebread Merlot $59.99; and 2011 Cakebread Cabernet $69.99. OC Wine Mart Yorba Linda on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. (first session) and 7 p.m. (second session) at…

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