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San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival

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By Greer Wylder
November 07, 2017

The 14th annual San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival, taking place on Nov. 12-19 is one of the largest wine and food festivals in the country, dubbed the Coachella for your mouth. Join over 150 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors, 60 of San Diego’s best restaurants, and 10,000 wine and food aficionados from across the nation for the biggest wine and food celebration on the West Coast. Events will be happening at different locations throughout the city, and many notable events will be taking place at The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, many of which include the hotel’s award-winning Chef…

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The 150th Gaslamp Gala

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By Greer Wylder
November 06, 2017

The Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego celebrates 150 years on Tuesday, Nov. 7 with a party that that has been 150 years in the making.   The Hard Rock Hotel will play host in the early part of the evening on the Woodstock Green with hors d’oeuvres stations from Barleymash, Challenge Dairy, Tin Roof, The Melting Pot, Parq Restaurant and Nightclub, Queensborough, Meze Greek Fusion, Henry’s Pub, and newcomer Havana 1920 starting at 5:30 p.m. As guests enjoy the delicious food, they can bid on exclusive silent auction items, listen to the sultry sounds of “K Emeline and the Fellas,”…

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Free Costa Mesa Art Event: 95+ Artists + Live Entertainment + more!

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By Greer Wylder
November 06, 2017

Mark your calendar for Costa Mesa’s premier art event - ARTventure 2017, a fusion of the Arts and Entertainment! For the 3rd consecutive year, this popular, family-friendly, 2-day cultural art event will take place on November 10-11th at SOCO and the OC Mix in Costa Mesa. ARTventure 2017 will showcase a Juried Art show by 95+ local artists in various mediums. Over 200 artworks will be displayed and many will be available for purchase. The event will also feature entertainment performances, demonstrations, and interactive activities from all art disciplines.  Friday, November 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Join…

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Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen in Irvine Debuts Sunday Brunch

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By Greer Wylder
November 03, 2017

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen is raising the bar on Sunday brunch at their new location at The Market Place in Irvine. A popular feature at the original Brea Downtown location, the champagne brunch is now available every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., offering live Latin music, signature dishes, bottomless mimosas and award-winning margaritas in a lively atmosphere. Standouts on the brunch menu include the braised short rib chilaquiles with lightly fried corn tortillas, sauteed with red and green bell peppers, white onion, pasillas garlic and sour cream, covered in cheese and topped with 2 poached eggs and tomatillo…

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Surfside Sports 26th Annual Snow Carnival

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By Greer Wylder
November 03, 2017

Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa presents its 26th Annual Snow Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 4 starting at 9 a.m. It’s a huge storewide sale with a pre-season sale, raffles, giveaways and a day to meet the pros. Surfside Sports carries thousands of snow related products from the best brands on the market including Burton, Patagonia, Neff, Jones, Lib Tech, Dakine, Dragon, GNU, Coal, Celtek, Bern, Anon and many more. Surfside Sports is at 233 E. 17th Street in Costa Mesa. 949.645.4624.

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