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Italian Favorites at Russo’s Ristorante | Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2018

With Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week kicking off on Sunday, Feb. 25 through March 3, you’ll want to get into Russo’s Ristorante, a local Italian favorite eatery on Naples Island for nearly 30 years. The menu features customers' all-time favorites mixed with some great new dishes. And, at just $30 for three-courses, it’s an amazing deal. Some of the main courses cost $24.95 alone! You can choose to dine on the patio or in the warm and cozy dining room. You will be pleasantly surprised at the generous portions and selections. Favorites from the menu include the coconut shrimp…

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Childhelp’s 32nd Annual “For the Love of a Child” Fashion Show and Luncheon

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2018

The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp invites you to the 32nd Annual “For the Love of a Child” Fashion Show and Luncheon on Thursday, March 15 at 11 a.m at Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach. It’s a magical day benefiting the children of Childhelp with a runway fashion show inspiring daring creations and dazzling sparkles, sponsored by our friends at South Coast Plaza. This year’s event, hosted by Honorary Chair, Patti Edwards, and co-chairs, Linda Burns and Tami Smith will feature opportunity raffles, a grand prize raffle, and a fabulous luncheon The recipients of this year’s awards: “Childrens Friend…

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Culinary, Culture and Wellness Tour to Puglia, Italy

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2018

Have you always dreamed of going on a culinary tour to Italy? There’s one in the works from International Culinary Tours based in Laguna Niguel. The Culinary, Culture and Wellness tour to the Salento region of Puglia, Italy is limited to 12 people from Oct. 6-13 and Oct. 13-20, 2018. You’ll stay in a 5-star luxury, historic monument, 17th century castle. You’ll prepare local specialties at the state-of-the-art cooking school, and visit Otranto and Lecce with a private art historian and restorer. You’ll practice yoga every morning on the beach of Galipoli, and bike and hike to Olive oil producers, and…

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‘world’s best odorless socks’

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2018

We just discovered MP Magic socks, the self-proclaimed “world's best odorless socks.” The reason these socks are getting so much buzz is thanks to its metal infused fabric (silver, copper, and zinc) that work hard to make your feet odorless. If sweat is a problem, you might want to try these socks that borrow the same metal infusion technique developed for the aerospace industry. These innovative socks are odorless, comfortable, antibacterial, super durable, and breathable. According to the experts, multiple metals kill the bacteria that contribute to odor. The socks come in six pairs in a box. They offer three colors:…

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Versace the Dog of the Year

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2018

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Versace and Donatella’s stylish four-legged companion, Audrey. Discover the Audrey Versace Capsule collection in celebration of the year of the dog now available at Versace at South Coast Plaza. The darling illustration is by Rafael Mantesso. The Audrey Capsule is a special edition leather accessory featuring hand-stitched patches for him, and the Audrey Edition DV OVE degrade bags for her. There’s also an Audrey Capsule Crystal T-Shirt in black and red for her, and Audrey Capsule Men’s T-Shirt in black and red. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to…

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