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Limited Edition Brew | World’s Oldest Brewery in OC

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By Greer Wylder
April 19, 2016

Wursthaus, Downtown Santa Ana’s popular German-style sausage and beer hall is one of the few places in California chosen to carry the limited edition 1516 brew by Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery. The brew was created to honor the 500-year anniversary of the Reinheitsgebot on April 23. The law is often credited as resulting in the high quality of German Beer as it limited the price and the ingredients used to brew it. Only a limited number of kegs were created and Wursthaus is proud to have received ten of the hundred sent to California. The kellerbier-style un-filtered beer will…

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The Big Cheese Grilled Cheese Competition

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2016

It’s National Grilled Cheese Month and in celebration, Provisions Market and OC Baking Company are joining forces to host "The Big Cheese" Orange County’s grilled cheese festival and competition on Tuesday, April 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Provisions Market in Orange. Event Co-Founder Chef Greg Daniels and select OC Chefs will compete for the title of “The Big Cheese” in this 3rd annual event. OC Baking Company Master Baker Dean Kim will supply locally produced freshly baked bread to the competing chefs, while the farmer-owned dairy cooperative Tillamook will offer a selection of its award-winning cheeses and butter for use at the festival. Participating chefs will present their own…

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Marco Bicego’s Masai Collection at Saks Fifth Avenue

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2016

You can preview Marco Bicego’s stunning new Masai Collection inspired by ornaments from the African Masai Tribe starting today through Sunday, April 24 at Saks Fifth Avenue at South Coast Plaza. On Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., you can also enjoy a Champagne reception. Receive a scarf with your purchase of $1500 or more. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 714.540.3233. ext. 360. Saks Fifth Avenue at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

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6th Annual San Clemente Micro-Brew Festival and Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2016

Left Coast Brewing Co. is celebrating their 6th Annual Micro-Brew Festival at their brewery in San Clemente on Saturday, April 23 from 1 – 5 p.m. with a VIP hour from noon to 1 p.m. Attendees can enjoy rare and limited edition micro-brews from more than 15 SoCal breweries as well as a special behind-the-scenes brewery tour of Left Coast during VIP hour, food trucks and live music. One hundred percent of ticket sales will benefit military welcome-home events hosted by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. Last year’s festival raised $17,000! Participating breweries include, but not limited to: Left Coast Brewing Company, Oggi's…

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The Early Bird Gets The Vinyl

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By Greer Wylder
April 15, 2016

Another locals favorite used records shop, Factory Records in Costa Mesa is celebrating Record Store Day from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. They will be getting their biggest batch of RSD vinyl ever. They will have tons of first time out used vinyl, rare LP’s and its famed $1 parking lot sale. 440 East 17th St. (behind Classic Clipper Barbers) in Costa Mesa. 949.722.8101.

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