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OCWINEFEST HEADS TO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MARCH 10-11

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By Greer Wylder
March 05, 2018

Come celebrate the oncoming of spring at the upcoming OCWineFest, with festivities March 10 and 11 on the historical grounds of A Stones Throw Winery in San Juan Capistrano. Guests at OCWineFest will learn about and sip award-winning wines from around the globe – including from producers hailing from Israel, Croatia (hello, aged at the bottom of the Adriatic Sea!), Greece, France, as well as those you might be surprised to learn were grown and made right in Orange County and Los Angeles. They haven’t forgotten about beer lovers – the team has specially curated some tasty craft breweries into…

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TIFFANY & CO. AT THE 90TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS

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By Greer Wylder
March 05, 2018

Presenter Gal Gadot debuted the first pieces from the 2018 Tiffany Blue Book Collection at last night’s Academy Awards including an exquisite necklace with a 27 carat aquamarine drop and over 1000 diamonds. "While inspired by Tiffany & Co.'s extraordinary Art Deco jewelry from the 1930s, the necklace's icy aquamarines, classic lines and graphic shapes juxtaposed with platinum and diamonds make it feel irreverent and unexpectedly modern," said Reed Krakoff, chief artistic officer, Tiffany & Co. "It took nearly a year to procure and cut the ethically sourced gemstones, reflecting the exacting standards and craftsmanship of our artisans." Gadot was photographed by…

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Vintage Shopping soirée

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By Greer Wylder
March 05, 2018

American Vintage House is hosting a vintage clothing and accessories trunk show on Thursday, March 8 from 4-8 p.m. It will be nothing short of vintage perfection with the A-list of vendors coming to American Vintage House to show their curated collection of women's vintage clothing and accessories. It will be an evening of fun, shopping, and a chance to be styled by some of the best in the vintage world! Vendors include @ropethemoon, @stylingbyjo, @madlyvintage, @saltandbloom, and @thepistolclub.  American Vintage House is a curated space of vintage furnishings, clothing, event space, photo shoots. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. By…

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OC Restaurant Week Round-Up

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By Greer Wylder
March 05, 2018

Orange County Restaurant Week is in full swing now through Saturday, March 10. More than 150 participating restaurants are offering prix-fixe menus at lunch for $10, $15 or $20, and dinner for $20, $30, $40, $50, and $80. Once again this year, a limited number of restaurants will offer a special $80 “Luxe” menu featuring dinner with wine or cocktail pairings. You can search the list of participating restaurants by name, location and price point at OCRestaurantWeek Here's a round-up of some delicious choices: Andrei’s is offering a $20 3-course lunch menu, as well as a $40 3-course dinner menu, which includes…

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Six Restaurants Extend Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2018

Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0, happening now through March 3 will be extended through March 8 at select participating restaurants. Out of the 50 participating Dine Out Long Beach restaurants, six dining destinations will extend their Restaurant Week menus through next Thursday, March 8, including: Russo’s Italian Ristorante (Naples Island) featuring a 3-course dinner menu for $30 King’s Fish House (Downtown Long Beach) is offering a 2-course lunch for $20, and a 3-course dinner for $40 with optional enhancements that include lobster ($45) and King Crab Legs ($50) both served with two sides. The legendary Queen Mary has…

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