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Gratitude is turning one!

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By Greer Wylder
April 07, 2017

Gratitude, my favorite vegan cafe offering 100% organic fare and cocktails, is turning one! On Sunday, April 9th from 2 to 5 p.m., it's a day full of food, fun, and celebrations. Stop by for live music, plant-based bites, craft cocktails, birthday cake, and surprise musical guests. Plus, Matthew and Terces Engelhart, founders of Café Gratitude, will be there to cheers to the first year. Gratitude is at 1617 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 949.386.8100.

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Bistango Unveils Art Exhibit

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2017

Bistango in Irvine doubles as an art gallery at its quarterly exhibit unveiling on Saturday, April 8 from 3 – 5 p.m. Top local artists including photographer Tom Lamb, sculptors Jayne Reich and Steven Lustig, and mixed media artist Mia Tavonatti will be on hand to meet with art aficionados as Curated by Antoinette Sullivan of Studio Gallery, the new works are by an acclaimed cast including Ellen Rose, Mel Andrews, Rene Romero, Steven Lustig, Melody Allen and Suzie Vuong.  Space is limited and RSVP’s are encouraged by emailing info@bistango.com. Bistango, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, was voted as one of OC’s “best places to…

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Beethoven Reigns Supreme at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2017

Beethoven's beautiful works will the theme of the show, when pianist Wu Han, violinist Philip Setzer and cellist David Finckel return to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 8 in Samueli Theater for a special two-concert series performing the maestro’s complete six piano trios. The program follows Beethoven’s life and career chronologically, allowing listeners to explore the composer’s emotional and musical evolution. The first concert takes place at 4 p.m., and will include: Trio in E-flat Major, Opus 1 No. 1; Trio in G Major, Opus 1 No. 2 and Trio in C minor, Opus 1 No. 3.…

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The BEAST FEAST| Pig at Cucina Enoteca Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
April 05, 2017

When it comes whole animal butchery, Executive Chef Joe Magnanelli of CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach is going all out with a new menu of carnivorous cuisine for his upcoming PIG-themed BEAST FEAST dinner on Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m.  The second sit-down in the Beast Feast dinner series caters to adventurous foodies and locavores while avoiding food waste and taking into account spring seasonality using smartly-sourced fruits and veggies. The CRUSTACEAN (June 29) and GOAT (October 12) dinners will follow this same credo to round out the year. BEAST FEAST DINNER SERIES | PIG on April 6 at 6:30 p.m. Head Cheese with 8 min egg + pickle + smoked tomato brodo + crisp taro.…

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National Burrito Day At Del Taco is Epic

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By Greer Wylder
April 05, 2017

If you haven’t yet tried Del Taco’s newest Huevos Rancheros Epic Burrito, you might want to go for it on National Burrito Day on Thursday, April 6.  The Huevos Rancheros Burrito, weighing in over a pound is Del Taco’s biggest breakfast burrito yet, and it’s only $4.99. In celebration on National Burrito Day, if you’re a member of Del Taco’s raving fan e-club, you’ll receive a coupon for a “Free Medium Drink with the Purchase of any Epic Burrito” to satisfy your thirst, too. If you aren’t already a member, you can sign up at Deltaco.com/Ravingfan. With 9 Epics to…

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