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Sbarro Surprises!

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2011

It’s hard to beat freshly made pastas, and now the Atrium Court at Fashion Island has a spot serving made from scratch pastas everyday. Sbarro is a new Italian concept restaurant where you watch the entire process of pastas and freshly made pizza dough being made. There’s also a create-your-own pasta station, where a sauté chef prepares fresh pasta to order. Get as creative as you want, or order classics such as penne alla vodka, fettuccine Alfredo or spaghetti pomodoro. Sbarro also bakes pizza fresh in their brick ovens; and at the pizza topping station choose from chicken and roasted…

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No need to resist!

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2011

When it comes to shoes, we are better off not even knowing about or seeing certain pairs. Prime example, the new Kenta shoe from Jimmy Choo. Now we will dream of them, and in a moment of weakness, if they were drastically reduced, possibly even purchase. We’ve never seen anything quite as beautiful (in a shoe) as this  green sandal that’s appliquéd with a zebra motif on a  mesh and encrusted with hand embroidered crystals. Thankfully, at $1,995 a pair, chances are we will only wear them in our dreams. We’ve checked it out and the shoes haven’t hit Jimmy…

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Post Here!

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By Greer Wylder
August 22, 2011

Former OC native and designer, Lois Munemitsu Eliason of Post just relaunched a line of fashionable and durable work totes and duffle bags called Post Industrial that are ideal for Orange County lifestyle and reduced 30% through Sept. 1. Post is a luxury line of handbags and accessories inspired by historical art, works and trends all handmade in Minneapolis. The more casual Post Industrial line is made of sturdy stain and water-resistant camel-colored 500 Denier Cordura with Italian leather trim in black, red, or orange. Prices range from $101.50 for a short handle work tote or long-handle urban tote, to…

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Like Never Before!

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By Greer Wylder
August 19, 2011

Now Majestic Spa can completely pamper you like never before. The hidden oasis known  for affordable and effective reflexology and massages at the popular Diamond Jamboree Plaza in Irvine just expanded to include nail and salon services. And Majestic Spa Nail & Salon is offering Greer’s OC readers a 15% discount on total services in one day, good through Labor Day, Sept 5. To redeem the offer, just mention "Greer's OC" when you book an appointment. Open 10 a.m. to 7 daily. Walk-ins are welcome too. 2700 Alton Pkwy. #227 In Irvine. 949.553.1999.

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Tosh Tour in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
August 16, 2011

The wildly popular Daniel Tosh from the Comedy Central series, “Tosh.O”, performs a new comedy show "Tosh Tour On Ice" on Sunday, at 7 p.m. at Honda Center in Anaheim. Make it a deluxe experience and book a party suite. The suites start at just $1,400, come completely furnished, with superior views and include preferred parking. Reserve a Party Suite by calling Honda Center Premium Seating at 714.634.2582 or visit Honda Center Party Suites - Tosh. For general tickets visit Ticketmaster. Honda Center is at 2695 E. Katella in Anaheim.

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