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Gracias Madre’s Fashion Show and Lunch Program

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By Greer Wylder
April 11, 2022

Gracias Madre Newport Beach is launching an all-new lunch program! Starting Monday, April 18th, Gracias Madre will begin opening earlier to serve guests lunch favorites crafted by Executive Chef, Justin Haefler and innovative cocktails from Beverage Director, Kacie Lambert. A few lunch menu highlights include a Taco Salad collaborated with Nutritionist Elissa Goodman, Tortas, Mango Broccoli Tacos, a $25 power lunch special, and more! In addition, Gracias Madre has a really exciting upcoming event a ‘Fashion Show Lunch’ in collaboration with Aleph Gallery on Thursday, April 21st from 12:30 p.m.- 3 p.m. This ticketed event will be an afternoon filled with fashion, live music, food & drinks while highlighting the…

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Fresh Pannettone for Easter

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By Greer Wylder
April 11, 2022

Newport Beach-based chef and baker Kaustubh Mahamuni is baking up a special bake for Easter on Saturday, April 16th, and are taking our last round of orders this week for:Hot Cross Buns - Sourdough buns stuffed with raisins and candied oranges, a beautiful sweet-savory Easter traditional treat. Lemon-Blueberry Panettone - our newest flavor just for Easter! Enjoy this flakey buttery cake-like bread with spring-summer flavors. Available for shipping all over California and local pick-up!This sweet cake-like bread is rich and buttery, a scrumptious start to your day!They also have other treats, like Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls (4 Rolls) These honkin' gooey rolls will bring warm cinnamony heaven to…

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Spring Has Sprung on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2022

Spring is here and so are upcoming free events on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center. This spring will feature a variety of fun and familiar favorites, and brand new events including Tuesday Night Dance: K-pop (April 12, 19 & 26), Garden Party on the Plaza (April 23), Tuesday Night Dance: Bollywood (May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31), and Plaza Prom (May 28). Every Tuesday in April and May they’ll bring back fan-favorite Tuesday Night Dance on the plaza. Tuesday Night Dance is fun, upbeat, and designed for all ages and abilities—all are welcome, no dance experience…

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Celebrate National Beer Day with Half Off All Puesto Beers

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2022

In honor of National Beer Day this Thursday, April 7, Puesto is offering half off all of its own SoCal-brewed beers at all four Orange County locations.Puesto’s beer selection features its own Mexican Lager, Mexican Amber, and Mexican Negra Lager, all brewed at the Puesto Cervecería in Mission Valley, San Diego by veteran Brewmaster Doug Hasker. Offerings include:PUESTO CLARA – A traditional Mexican-style light lager with crisp malt flavor, hints of corn, and pleasant bitterness from noble hops. A clean and refreshing beer. 4.6% abv.PUESTO NEGRA (Great American Beer Festival Silver Medalist) – A smooth, dark Mexican-style lager. Roasted malts make for a beer rich in flavor,…

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h2hotel Relaunches “Living Room” for Plant Lovers

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By Greer Wylder
April 05, 2022

h2hotel, the sustainably-chic and award-winning hotel located just off the historic town plaza in Healdsburg, has relaunched its “Living Room” styling amenity that offers guests the opportunity to lushly decorate a suite with a variety of plants from Dragonfly Floral, a Healdsburg-based organic flower farm, and full-service florist. For those not ready to part with their new foliage friends, guests can take home one house plant and its container and purchase additional plants from the collection.  The room styling is available year-round and starts at $150. “Eco-friendly elements can be found wherever you look in h2hotel, so we are excited to give…

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