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Whole Foods Comes to Brea

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By Greer Wylder
February 15, 2016

Whole Foods Market will open its first North Orange County store on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. in Village at La Floresta in Brea. Shoppers will receive free samples and giveaways; the first 300 shoppers will receive reusable shopping bags (while supplies last). There will be food and beverage demos, a DJ and a photo booth.  Whole Foods Market Brea offers a juice and smoothie bar, fresh poke, expanded vegan options in all departments, a coffee bar (with local Bodhi Leaf cold brew on tap), more than 1,000 hand-picked wines and bar-restaurant NOOC (an acronym for North Orange County).   The prepared foods department…

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Valentine’s Weekend at The Ranch

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By Greer Wylder
February 12, 2016

Executive chef and certified sommelier, Michael Rossi at the award-winning Ranch Restaurant & Saloon in Anaheim is offering a four-course Valentine’s Day menu, as well as Valentine’s Day weekend three-course menu on Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13. The Valentine's Day menu starts with an amuse bouche of Maine lobster cocktail with avocado, piquillo peppers and yellow corn. For the first course, select from three choices: Scarlet Beet Ravioli, Japanese Hiramasa or Hudson Valley Foie Gras. For the second course, choose either the Anjou Pear and Gorgonzola Salad or Dungeness Crab and Champagne Bisque. For the main course, select…

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February Special at Pacific Waters Spa

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By Greer Wylder
February 12, 2016

Indulge in a fantastic spa experience at Pacific Waters Spa at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa and save! Simply Mention ‪#‎FBFEB16 and get 25% off any one treatment (per person) Monday-Thursday for the month of February. The spa looks like an elegant Spanish estate, with relaxing and rejuvenating massages, skin therapies, body wraps and scrubs and moisturizing facials using organic elements extracted directly from the earth and sea. When you book a treatment, you’ll gain access to the 20,000 square foot spa and fitness center, saltwater whirlpools, steam rooms, dry saunas and relaxation rooms and patios. Consider…

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Break Bread Not Hearts This Valentine’s Day with Boudin

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2016

San Francisco's original sourdough bakery since 1834, Boudin Bakery is baking up delicious Chocolate Raisin Sourdough Hearts now through February 14. The limited time heart-shaped loaves are freshly baked with love and combine the tangy flavor of Boudin’s signature sourdough with plump raisins and everyone’s favorite aphrodisiac, dark chocolate. Priced at $8.99 each. Boudin Bakery has five locations in Orange County: South Coast Plaza is at 3333 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. 714.689.2253 2803 Main Street, Space A in Irvine. 949.222.9111. Metro Pointe Shopping Center is at 901 S. Coast Drive in Costa Mesa. 714.557.1849. Westfield MainPlace Mall is at…

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Sip N Shop Pop Up Today!

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2016

Sip N Shop is an urban market pop-up shop today from noon to 8 p.m. on Babcock Street in Costa Mesa, near 16th and Placentia. It’s an urban market experience with a few local vendors featuring women’s clothing, bohemian baby clothing, surfing attire, home decor, jewelry, beach throws and much more. Some participating merchants include Brokedown Clothing, Anna Kosturova, Nueva Vida, SlipIns Surfskins, Gypset Mermaid and Nicky + Stella. 1604 Babcock Street in Costa Mesa.

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