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Spring Menu Celebrations at Raya

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By Greer Wylder
April 11, 2016

Raya at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers the best views of the Pacific Ocean and you cannot beat its Latin American and Asian influenced cuisine. Chef Steve Wan goes all out with the seasons to present enticing and delicious dishes inspired by coastal living and the freshest ingredients.  Raya proudly serves sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meats and what’s even better—Raya offers innovative menu items you won’t find elsewhere. We have yet to see sweetie peppers, tempura pickled tempura, or berry drops created from liquid nitrogen blackberries on any other menu. For spring, chef Wan has added Shoyu Salmon,…

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Bloomie’s Outlet Coming to Outlets at Orange

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By Greer Wylder
April 11, 2016

Just in time for the holiday season, Simon Malls, announced that Bloomingdale’s Outlet store is coming to The Outlets at Orange. The new store will become the centerpiece of a 60,000 square foot expansion at the property. More small shops will be announced soon. The Bloomingdale’s Outlet will offer a range of off-price apparel and accessories, including women’s ready-to-wear, men’s, children’s women’s shoes, fashion accessories, jewelry, handbags and intimate apparel – giving shoppers fashion, quality and value in a large, 24,000-square foot space. The Outlets at Orange will be the only location in Southern California where customers can shop at Bloomingdale’s…

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Petit Pot Makes Its Sweet Debut in OC

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2016

San Francisco based Petit Pot and their delicious Pot de Crème French desserts are available for the first time in Southern California at select Whole Foods Markets starting this week. Naturally gluten-free, certified organic and locally produced with wholesome ingredients, Petit Pot’s Pot de Crème are sweet, velvety like crème with the consistency of custard. They are a delicious, single-serve treat. Petit Pots come in reusable glass jars and are available in five flavors – Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Lemon Curd, and Strawberry Cream. You can taste them at Whole Foods Market Irvine on Saturday, April 9 from 11…

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The Los Angeles Times 21st annual Festival of Books

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2016

The Los Angeles Times 21st annual Festival of Books on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10 is a free weekend-long celebration of ideas, creativity and the written word. The largest literary festival in America features more than 500 authors, celebrities, musicians, artists and chefs will lead conversations, live performances and demonstrations throughout the weekend. It’s located in the Downtown Arts and Education Corridor, adjacent to Exposition Park. Thought leaders, personalities and experts scheduled to appear include: Buzz Aldrin, Kwame Alexander, Reza Aslan, Lidia Bastianich, Zac Brewer, T.C. Boyle, Alexander Chee, Nate Corddry, Taye Diggs, Duff Goldman, Juan Felipe Herrera,…

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Necessary Supplies Needed OC Rescue Mission

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By Greer Wylder
April 07, 2016

The Orange County Rescue Mission is in dire need of necessary supplies and materials for its record number of formerly homeless children and their families currently living at the Village of Hope, its Orange County transitional living facility. The Rescue Mission currently houses more than 56 families and a total of 103 children, which places the mission at its highest capacity of children and families since its inception in 2008. The Orange County Rescue Mission is asking the local community to donate items that can help provide these basic necessities for families and their children, including: pack and play crib…

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