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Give A Gift, Keep a Gift!

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By Greer Wylder
December 14, 2015

Give the gift of gift cards to some great local restaurants and get a bonus for yourself! Lillie’s Q Now through December 31, purchase $50 in ‪Lillie’s Q gift cards, in any denomination, and receive one complimentary promotional gift card for Lillie's Q Sunday Brunch- a $24.99 value! Promo brunch card valid January 1-November 30, 2016. Certain restrictions apply. 240 Brea Blvd, Brea Downtown  714.482.2001lilliesq.com TAPS Fish House & Brewery For every $100 in gift cards purchased, receive a certificate for a complimentary Sunday Brunch—a $37 value! (Certificate good through Nov. 30, 2016; gratuity not included). Gift card and promotional…

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Bespoke Clothing in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
December 14, 2015

West Hollywood based Klein Epstein & Parker, makers of affordable made to measure fashion and suiting, opened an easy to get to location at Via Lido in Newport Beach. They offer a state-of-the-art custom suiting process and can offer better prices since materials are purchased directly at the source. Two piece suits start at $798, sport coat $598, and shirts start at $198.  You choose your fabric—fine Italian weavers from Cerruti to Zegna; and then choose your lining—from contemporary to classic. You can even have your jacket custom embroidered to make it even more personalized. One of the fit experts…

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The OC Rescue Mission Toy and Gift Donations

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2015

The Orange County Rescue Mission is in need of more than 150 gifts for the formerly homeless families living in its Orange County transitional living facility, the Village of Hope, this holiday season. The Rescue Mission has an urgent need for toy and gift donations for young children ranging from newborns and toddlers to kids ages 8 to 12.  These gifts will be shared with families at the Orange County Rescue Mission’s upcoming “Magic at the Mission” event on Saturday, December 12. The Orange County Rescue Mission’s “Magic at the Mission” is a special annual event held each year for…

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SAVORY HOLIDAY MENU AND CELEBRATION COCKTAILS at The Yard House

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2015

The Yard House, the award-winning restaurant known for its creative cuisine, extensive draft beer selection and innovative crafted cocktails, just celebrated its 19th anniversary this week! The original Yard House opened at Long Beach’s Shoreline Village in 1996. And, it’s the perfect place to celebrate with a new holiday menu and celebration cocktails available through January 3 at all Yard House locations. Special offerings created by Executive Chef Carlito Jocson for the holidays include: Maui Pineapple Chicken, marinated for two days in a bath of soy sauce, garlic, ginger and brown sugar then grilled with fresh pineapple and served with…

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“Sharing the Spirit Holiday Party”

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2015

Six hundred underprivileged Orange County children will experience some holiday cheer at a Christmas party just for them at Santa’s Village at South Coast Plaza on Friday, December 11 at 9 p.m. “Sharing the Spirit Holiday Party” is co‐hosted by Festival of Children Foundation and The Happiness Project for boys and girls, ages 3‐16, from shelters and motels in Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Tustin and Santa Ana, and charities from Thomas House, Our Small World Foster Family Shelter, Mercy House, Project Hope Alliance, Project Believe Illumination and Project Access Each child will be matched with a volunteer who will accompany…

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