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For the Love of Paris

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2012

Join the District Art Gallery on Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. for an open house featuring photographer Rick Steadry’s “Billets Doux de Paris,” or “Love Letters from Paris.” The show is an ongoing project of photographs that Steadry captured during the past 30 years celebrating his love for Paris and the observations and encounters along the way. Complimentary beverages and Hors d'oeuvres will be served.  Steadry has a long fascination with light and the duality that images can bring: both imitating and conjuring up unconscious memories. Steadry’s works are also influenced from growing up in Chicago, spending summers on…

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Katsuya Specials

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2012

Laguna Beach residents can now enjoy Katsuya By Starck’s Monday Local’s Night and take 50% off every menu item each Monday including cocktails and sake. The award-winning Katsuya menu created by Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi offers unique rolls and tempting sushi and sashimi platters, as well as signature dishes like crispy rice with spicy tuna, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño and miso-marinated black cod. The debut of Monday’s Local’s Night is Katsuya’s way to thank Laguna Beach for their support and for making the restaurants a popular dining spot. Other nightly specials include Tuesday Tastings with a $35 tasting menu with optional…

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B. toffee Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2012

Our favorite toffee comes from B. toffee, and it's handcrafted right here in OC. Owner Betsy Thagard makes her toffee with only the finest, freshest and most natural ingredients, from savory butters, to premium Guittard and Callebaut chocolates. Her delectable toffee is the perfect gift for any occasion and makes for great corporate gifts for the upcoming holiday season. B. toffee can be purchased online at [url=http://www.btoffee.com]http://www.btoffee.com[/url], but one lucky Greer's OC reader has the opportunity to win a deluxe gift basket from B. toffee! Simply LIKE Greer's OC and B. toffee on Facebook to qualify. We’ll randomly select the winner on…

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Shatner’s World

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2012

For one night only, television and movie icon William Shatner will perform his solo show  “Shatner’s World: We Just Live In It” at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on January 17, at 7:30 p.m. For 90-minutes Shatner will entertain attendees by taking them on a journey through his life and career, from his role of Captain James Kirk on “Star Trek,” Shakespearean stage actor, and works in other shows and films. Tickets starts at $45, and VIP tickets are available which include a meet and greet with William Shatner, and photo opportunity. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is at…

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Make it a Habit

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By Greer Wylder
September 14, 2012

Prior to the official opening of The Habit Burger Grill in Huntington Beach, the new location will be hosting three fundraisers Sunday and Monday, with all sales going directly to local Huntington Beach nonprofits. On Sunday, from noon to 2 p.m., proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley; and from 5 to 7 p.m. sales benefit the Bolsa Chica Conservancy. On Monday, from noon to 2 p.m. proceeds will go to the Huntington Beach Education Foundation. The Habit offers much more than its delicious signature flame-grilled Charburger, they have great salads, tossed to order from…

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