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Laguna’s Culinary Treat!

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By Greer Wylder
March 10, 2011

Laguna Beach a la Carte kick-off-ed its celebration Thursday night with “A Taste of California: Wine & Food Tasting” at Laguna Culinary Arts. The evening included great wines paired with small bites prepared by Executive Chef Laurent Brazier of Laguna Culinary Arts. The tasting was outside at Laguna Culinary Arts from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. On Friday, the Rooftop Lounge at Hotel La Casa del Camino hosts a rooftop rendezvous with cocktails and passed appetizers from K’ya Bistro Bar from 7 to10 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person. (La Casa del Camino will…

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Watch Out for Cathy Thomas!

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2011

I wasn’t one bit surprised when I read that Cathy Thomas was just named one one of OC METRO's 20 Women to Watch. If you love food, cooking, reading, radio, and newspapers, then you already know about Cathy Thomas. We’re all in awe of her. She’s a mother, wife, award-winning food columnist for two decades at the Orange County Register, cookbook author, speaker and teacher. She even invites famed chefs into her kitchen for how-to cooking videos. Here she is with executive pastry chef Michael Owens from the Island Hotel in Newport Beach making moon pies. Cathy dishes out secrets…

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OC Music Awarded!

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By Greer Wylder
March 07, 2011

The OC Music Awards honored music legends and new, rising artists on Saturday night at the City National Grove of Anaheim. A Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Stan Freese for his incredible musical impact at Disneyland (he was accompanied by everyone's favorite mouse on stage).  The year's OC Impact Award was presented to Social Distortion, originally formed in Fullerton, that has continued to make its mark on music for past and present generations. The band also took home the Best Punk album award. Newcomers Railroad to Alaska claimed the Best New Artist crown for 2011, but to see all…

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OC Housewife Vicki Gunvalson on OCTV!

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By Greer Wylder
March 04, 2011

“The Real Housewives of Orange County” anticipated Season 6 debuts Sunday at 10 p.m. on Bravo. As the most-seasoned OC Housewife Vicki Gunvalson (she's appeared since day one of the show) is described in her bio as being “the most fearless and adventurous of all the housewives.” Maybe that’s why she was kind enough in between her busy schedule at her office at Coto Insurance & Financial Services to meet with us to answer our 20 Questions. Watch here on Greer’s OC TV.

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Happy B-Day Human Options!

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2011

Celebrate Human Options’ 30th birthday of helping battered women, and their families break the cycle of domestic violence Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Ketel One’s headquarters in Aliso Viejo.  The fun birthday party will raise much-needed funds for Human Options programs and services. Wahoo's is catering and is opening a vodka tasting bar. Enjoy drinks, food and birthday cake—tickets cost just $40  per person, or $75 for two. The event is hosted by yHOPE, a group of like-minded young professionals who make a difference within their community on behalf of Human Options. You can purchase tickets online at…

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