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There Will Be Ramen
09.16.13
Ramen fans can savor Mitsuwa Marketplace's Hokkaido Fair in Costa Mesa on Thursday through Sunday. In case you didn't know, Mitsuwa is a bustling food emporium and Japanese department store in Costa Mesa, and it’s the largest Japanese supermarket in the country. During the fair, it will be focusing on the culinary riches from the northern region of Hokkaido, best known for its ramen. Mitsuwa will be selling ramen from Ezo Fukuro, considered a pioneer in the noodle world, and the ultimate in steaming, brothy goodness.
There will also be plenty of abeshoten ikameshi, which are lunch boxes of seasonal or local ingredients, usually sold at train stations in Japan. Also back by popular demand this month is Ika Meshi of Abe Shoten, the popular squid stuffed with sweet rice and simmered in their secret sauce. And Rakkyo will debut at the Hokkaido Fair with soup curry; tomatoes are simmered with chicken, pork bones, dried bonito and spices to create a rich soup.
Mitsuwa is at 665 Paularino Ave. in Costa Mesa. 714.557.6699.
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OC Suitcase Soirée and Giveaway
09.16.13
OC resident and Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer Eddie Guardado, along with his wife Lisa Guardado, will host the OC Suitcase Soirée to benefit children with autism on Friday at the Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana.
The OC Suitcase Soirée invites guests to arrive, bags packed, in anticipation of winning one of the three grand prize travel packages, which departs directly from the Lyon Air Museum on Friday by private plane or limousine for a weekend getaway in Las Vegas, Santa Barbara or Los Angeles. Guests at the fundraising event will be entertained by live music, participate in silent and live auctions, and dine on an array of cuisine from top Orange County restaurants, while enjoying wine tasting and specialty drinks provided by Young's Market.
Tickets cost $250 and 100% of event net proceeds will benefit the Eddie Guardado Foundation, which supports the direct service program of ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) We are giving away two tickets to the event, and will announce the winner Thursday. Simply “like” ACT's Facebook page as well as the Foundation page and leave a comment.
Lyon Air Museum is at 19300 Ike Jones Drive in Santa Ana. 714.442.3535
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