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Tea Tasting in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
December 28, 2017

Welcome Tastea to the neighborhood as they bring their innovative smoothie and tea creations to Crossroads on Saturday, December 30. Doors open at 2 p.m., be one of the first 200 guests to arrive and receive a FREE 20oz Specialtea - freshly brewed organic black tea complimented with real fruit juice and loads of yummy add-ons. Stay tuned for CHA for Tea, coming to Woodbridge Village Center during the first week of January. The teahouse serves a variety of drinks, as well as crispy chicken, noodle dishes and other Asian specialties. Crossroads is at 3720 - 3996 Barranca Parkway in…

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Roaring into 2018 at Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana

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By Greer Wylder
December 28, 2017

Roaring into 2018 at Angelina’s 2nd annual New Year’s Eve party will be celebrated on Sunday, Dec. 31 starting at 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music, a balloon drop, and party favors. A four-course dinner and seating cost $150, or a Champagne toast at $50. Call 536.5200 to RSVP. Owner Sandro Nardone left Atina, Italy to open a pizzeria, and along with the Angelina family, they source the best Italian ingredients, along with a hand built Stefano Ferrara wood-burning ovens—as premium as you can get. There’s no doubt the pizzas are some of the best in Orange County. Angelina’s…

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Where to Celebrate NYE in OC

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By Greer Wylder
December 28, 2017

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and if you are still looking for spots to celebrate, I have a roundup of some fave NYE celebrations at local restaurants. The Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar, Rancho Santa Margarita Ring in the new year in style at South County’s Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar. Themed as a masquerade party, The Blind Pig will have fabulous live music, food and drink specials to complement the dinner menu and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight to ring in 2018. To reserve a table, call the restaurant at 949.888.0072. K’ya Bistro Bar -…

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New Year’s Eve Glamour and Gold at House of Blues

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By Greer Wylder
December 28, 2017

Raise your champagne glasses to the New Year in the glamourous Foundation Room at House of Blues Anaheim— one of the most exclusive nightlife destinations in Southern California. Voted 2017 Best Nightlife Venue by OC Weekly, come and experience Foundation Room’s elevated cuisine and craft cocktails, and revel in live entertainment from Michael Dean Band & DJ Red. Upgrade your experience with tempting Beverage & VIP packages as you ring in 2018. Beverage & VIP Packages--Entry-Only Admission, $25/person Includes admission to Foundation Room. Food and beverages are available for purchase at additional cost. Admission + Beverage Package, $80/person Includes admission,…

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NYE at Water Grill

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By Greer Wylder
December 28, 2017

Water Grill, noted as one of the best seafood restaurants in Southern California, plans to ring in the New Year with a live band, dancing, photobooth, menu specials (Spiny Lobster Risotto with 6oz grilled tenderloin) and a midnight champagne toast! December 31 (until midnight!) King’s Seafood’s, the company’s private seafood distribution operation based in Santa Ana provides all the seafood for Water Grill’s menu. Menus are crafted daily to account for freshly caught fish and seasonal culinary changes for Water Grill guests to enjoy. Water Grill prides itself on offering a wide variety of fin fish, oysters, crustaceans, and shellfish. Water…

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