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And the 2016 Golden Foodie Award Winners Are…

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By Greer Wylder
September 29, 2016

The 5th Annual Golden Foodie Awards celebrated local restaurants, chefs, mixologists and more on Sunday, September 25th at the Fairmont Newport Beach. The show hosted Orange County’s culinary elite who sipped on spectacular cocktails and delicious food. The red carpet affair awarded Golden Foodie Statues to the following winners: And the 2016 Golden Foodie Award Winners Are... BEST AMERICAN CUISINE:            The Ranch Restaurant in Anaheim. BEST MEXICAN FOOD:                   Urbana in Anaheim. BEST VEGETARIAN FOOD:             Provenance in Newport Beach. BEST PIZZA:                                     Rance’s Chicago Pizza in Costa Mesa. BEST ITALIAN FOOD:                       Pizzeria Ortica in Costa Mesa. BEST FRENCH CUISINE:                 Moulin…

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GourMOnday at Anqi at South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
September 29, 2016

Food enthusiasts will love AnQi at South Coast Plaza’s return of its monthly exclusive dining experience, GourMonday. It’s designed for an intimate group of connoisseurs up for a multi-course, one-of-a-kind food and wine adventure. The unique dining series take place at the Chef’s Table at AnQi at South Coast Plaza. The pre-sold dinners are limited to 18 guests. On Monday, Oct. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. the dinner theme is “Desde un Pueblo” and AnQi’s chefs will fuse notes of Aztecan, Mayan, Incan, and of course, Asian, flavors into each dish. You can view the menu here. You can…

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OCC Fall Plant Sale

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By Greer Wylder
September 29, 2016

The students at Orange Coast College's Horticulture Department have been busy growing succulents, veggies and perennials ideal for fall planting, for your garden. To support school programs, you can shop at OCC's fall plant sale on Friday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Horticulture Garden Nursery near the Adams Avenue parking lot. OCC Horticulture Department propagates and sells nearly 3,000 plants, but popular varieties sell quickly, so arrive early. The fundraiser wouldn’t happen without the many volunteers, students and faculty. Orange Coast College is  at 2701 Fairview Road in Costa Mesa. For more information, call the…

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Spa Gregories Goodie Bags for the Cure

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By Greer Wylder
September 28, 2016

Spa Gregories has filled its annual Goody Bags for the Cure with all proceeds going to support the local chapters of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. These limited edition 2016 Goody Bags for the Cure are bigger and better than ever, filled with premium spa products, gifts and coupons from Eminence, Go Macro, Epicuren, COOLA, Jessica, New Lash, Sweiis, Two's Company and more! The goody bags can make great birthday presents, stocking stuffers, or keep one for yourself. Also, each goody bag purchase includes one entry into the Pink Raffle for a chance to win incredible prizes including a…

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A Whole New World of Alan Menken

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By Greer Wylder
September 28, 2016

Disney fans, film buffs and musical theater lovers are in for special evening on Friday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. as eight-time Oscar-winner Alan Menken will be Segerstrom Center for the Arts performing his own music and sharing entertaining anecdotes about his incredible career. The world premiere of his exciting new one-man-show, A Whole New World of Alan Menken will take place in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Menken has garnered 19 Academy Award nominations, 11 Grammy Awards, seven Golden Globes and a Tony Award. He's introduced a whole new generation to musicals through box office hits such…

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