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Newly Reimagined Sonesta Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
August 22, 2022

Sonesta Irvine (formerly Sonesta Irvine – Orange County Airport) just completed an extensive $20 million renovation to transform the guest experience. Thoughtfully redesigned for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers dramatically updated guest rooms, a modern lobby, expansive social spaces for meetings and events, and an exciting new dining destination, Haven Point Provisions & Spirits. All 339 renovated guest rooms are designed to be comfortable, functional, and serene, offering the perfect retreat after a long day of work or play. Each room features new furniture, lighting, and décor and includes a light, neutral color palette and airy wood tones…

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Alton Brown Live: Beyond The Eats – The Holiday Variant at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
August 22, 2022

Television personality, author, and Food Network and Netflix star Alton Brown will be bringing Alton Brown Live: Beyond The Eats – The Holiday Variant tour at Segerstrom Center For The Arts during the holiday season. Brown originated the live culinary variety show with his “Edible Inevitable,” “Eat Your Science,” and “Beyond The Eats” tours that have performed in 200-plus cities with more than 550,000 fans in attendance. His latest production arrives at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on December 20 and mixes together science, music, food, and festive fun into two hours of pure entertainment. Tickets are on sale at altonbrownlive.com.Tickets for…

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Tequila Bar Debuts at Balboa Bay Resort’s A+O Restaurant | Bar

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By Greer Wylder
August 22, 2022

A+O Restaurant | Bar at the Balboa Bay Resort’s just debuted a brand-new Tequila Bar on the patio and surrounded by the yachts of Balboa Bay Club, the Tequila Bar will offer tequila and mezcals that are rare, hard to find, and distinctive in design and flavor. Along with a variety of tequilas, restaurant patrons can enjoy unique house-made bar snacks at the Tequila Bar. Favorites include shaved dark chocolate with tandoori masala and caramelized popcorn with peanuts and bacon, all of which pair well with Anejo and Cristalino tequilas, as well as mezcals. Additional bar bites include dehydrated pineapple, which brings…

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The Almond Cow Plant-Based Milk Maker

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By Greer Wylder
August 19, 2022

Make any plant-based milk at home with the Almond Cow. Makes 5-6 cups of fresh milk at the touch of a button. Easy cleanup. And, you’ll save money on store-bought milk. Save $25 off purchases of $200 by entering code Greer25 at www.almondcow.co 

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Get Your Summer Soul Glow-Up!

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By Greer Wylder
August 16, 2022

Wide Awakenings and Chai Mommas have curated an enlightening Summer Soul Glow, a day retreat of yoga, meditation, sound healing, cacao ceremony, reiki healing, plant-based goodies, chai, local artisans & amazing women on Saturday, August 27 from 1 p.m.– 6 p.m. at the magical MacDonald Farm in Orange County. This mini-retreat promises to leave guests with a glowing soul and a full heart through the following:Yoga by Nirja Parikh (40 mins)Meditation by Puja ShahSound Bath + Cacao Ceremony by Maria MartinezReiki Healing by Christina Dent HandPlant-Based Baked Goodies by Meads Green Door CafeIndian-Inspired Appetizers by Maast OCSpice Girl Sauces Hot Sauce…

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