Greer's Blog

The Ultimate Foodie Adventure!

Image
By Greer Wylder
January 25, 2011

Looking for a dream trip for the foodie who has it all? How about a 10-day culinary adventure of a lifetime? Acclaimed chef Mark McDonald of Old Vine Café at the CAMP in Costa Mesa (named 2009’s ‘Best Restaurant in OC’ by OC Weekly), along with master chef John Nocita from the Italian Culinary Institute, are hosting a gastronomic excursion to Italy, where guests will spend 10 days exploring and eating their way through the southern regions of Calabria and Sicily. Activities include: making 50 kinds of pasta alongside chefs from the Italian Culinary Institute, dining in some of the…

Continue Reading

“Sweet 60” on Virgin America!

Image
By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2011

I was sorry to see Virgin America ending its service last year to John Wayne Airport, but happy to find out that it just announced tripling its fleet starting in 2013, and including 30 new eco-efficient Airbus A320neo aircraft—one of the most fuel and carbon-efficient commercial aircrafts in the world. Even as it grows, the airline is committed to improving its carbon efficieny in the air and on the ground, with a LEED-Silver certified headquarters in Burlingame and anticipated LEED-Gold Certification for its new SFO Terminal 2 home. To celebrate its growth, the airline launches a “Sweet 60” sale on…

Continue Reading

Free Popcorn at OC Market Place!

Image
By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2011

The Orange County Market Place is giving free popcorn to all shoppers Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in celebration of National Popcorn Day on Jan. 19. And in addition to free popcorn, the OC Market Place is the best swap meet ever—20 acres of great values and quality merchandise—-with more than 1,000 items and foods available. Artisans and crafters corner, and fun kids activities too. Admission $2, children below age 12 and free. Orange County Market Place, at the O.C. Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa, 949.723.6660.

Continue Reading

Teresa Strasser in OC!

Image
By Greer Wylder
January 11, 2011

Join Laguna Beach Books on Thursday at 6 p.m. for a red carpet affair with Teresa Strasser, author of “Exploiting My Baby.” TV and radio personality Teresa Strasser will be signing copies of her frank and hilarious memoir about her pregnancy, childbirth and difficult relationship with her mother. It’s a must read for moms-to-be, anyone who is baby crazy, or those who can appreciate a blunt and plain-spoken approach to real-life motherhood. Even Vanity Fair just named it one of their hot picks for 2011. Strasser is an Emmy Award-winning writer (Comedy Central’s “Win Ben Stein’s Money”), and radio audiences…

Continue Reading

Expanded Choices at Honda Center!

Image
By Greer Wylder
January 03, 2011

The next time you’re lucky enough to be at a Ducks game or an awesome concert at Honda Center check out the new healthy food concessions that being offered throughout the arena. Just last week a Center Ice Frozen Yogurt stand opened at section 433 on the terrace level with vanilla, chocolate and swirl flavors along with topping choices, and there are Melissa’s Produce Farmer’s Markets (multiple locations on the 200 level) for fresh fruit and vegetables; OC Grill (section 205) with highlights such as a hummus plate with veggies and pita chips, Caesar salad; the Bluewater Grill (section 226)…

Continue Reading