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Global Holiday Party in Laguna Beach
12.06.17
Buy Hand and The Peace Exchange are holding a global holiday party during the Laguna Beach First Thursdays Art Walk on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. to celebrate the end of 2017. The two organizations, fueled by their passion to help disadvantaged people around the world, invite you to celebrate with them while shopping for a cause.
The Peace Exchange is a registered local non-profit organization founded in Laguna Beach. The organization works to promote fair trade by supporting ‘at-risk’ groups around the world. Through establishing fair trade cooperatives, The Peace Exchange has provided artisans in the Democratic Republic of Congo a sense of livelihood. The Peace Exchange is expanding their efforts in 2018 and will use proceeds from the event to help expand into Bolivia and/or Nepal.
Buy Hand specializes in American handmade gifts and jewelry. Earlier this year, the local retailer expanded its line to include a global fair trade collection that showcases vibrant colors and treasured craftsmanship from around the world.
Buy Hand is at 1175 S. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
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Celebrate 8 Days of Holiday Lunches at A Restaurant
12.05.17
This holiday season, A Restaurant is pleased to open doors on select days in December for the annual 8 Days of Holiday Lunch. Beginning Tuesday, December 5 and continuing Tuesdays through Fridays through December 15, A Restaurant will offer a seasonal holiday lunch menu, courtesy of Corporate Executive Chef Jonathan Blackford.
A Restaurant’s 8 Days of Holiday Lunch menu offers a variety of classic starters including the Roasted Garlic Soup, Chopped Winter Salad and A’s signature Spicy Yellowfin Tuna. A diverse list of entrees features the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Jumbo Diver Scallops, and the A Burger. A Restaurant’s classic steak cuts are also available for lunch. Favorite side dishes are offered including Young Broccoli, Mac N Cheese, and House Bistro Fries.
The 8 Days of Holiday Lunch will be open December 5-8 and December 12-15 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations are currently available through Open Table or for larger parties by contacting the restaurant directly.
For more information on celebrating the seasons at A Restaurant visit arestaurantnb.com.
3334 W. Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach. 949.650.6505.
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