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Calling All Denim Experts!
04.20.11
Consider yourself a denim aficionado? American Rag Cie at Fashion Island just debuted its World Denim Bar featuring an unrivaled selection of denim. The bar boasts more than 85 brands and more than 1,000 styles. Choose from Levi’s, RRL, J Brand, Earnest Sewn, AG, Genetic, Nudie, Acne and Rag & Bone and many more.
You can join the celebration of the World Denim Bar grand opening Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. You can enjoy cocktails, tapas, and crepes from Café Beau Soleil, and music from DJ Michael Bassler and acoustic jams from Simes and Saxman Dan.
Bring in an old pair for jeans and save 20% off a new pair.
Guests can bid on silent auction items benefiting CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) and receive gift bags. American Rag is a favorite of trend-conscious shoppers seeking international emerging designers, casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. It also carries an eclectic mix of French housewares, music and books.
It’s very own Café Beau Soleil is a full-service organic Mediterranean restaurant with an expanded menu. American Rag Cie is at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. For more information, call 949.760.1510 or visit amrag.com.
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STARS OF PASO ROBLES COMES TO OC AND LA!
04.19.11
By Sheryll Alexander
Learn About Wine’s second annual Stars of Paso Robles wine tasting series is coming back to OC and LA starting May 12. The event features more than two dozen of the leading winemakers from the up-and-coming Paso Robles Wine Country region.
Led by Ian Blackburn, who is considered to be Southern California’s leading wine educators, this unprecedented event gives both beverage trade and wine aficionados the chance to taste more than 100 different Paso Robles varietals.
One hundred percent of proceeds from this year’s silent auction proceeds benefits the TJ Martell Foundation, which funds children’s cancer and AIDS research as well as Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
So far, participating 2011 wineries include Adelaida, Alta Colina, Asuncion Ridge, Bianchi, Bodegas Paso Robles, Cass, Chateau Margene, Cinquain, Cypher, D’Anbino, DAOU, Dubost, Eden Canyon, HammerSky, Hidden Oak, J&J Cellars, JK Wine Company, Katin & Arada, Kiamie, Le Vigne, Lone Madrone, Niner, Roxo Port, Stanger Vineyards, Terry Hoage, Treana & Hope Family Wines, Turley and Villa Creek.
When:
Thursday, May 12 (Orange County) and Friday, May 13th (Beverly Hills)
Trade Tasting: 1-5 p.m.
Consumer Tasting: 7-9:30 p.m.
Where:
Orange County: Charlie Palmer South Coast Plaza, 3333 South Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Los Angeles: McCormick & Schmick’s on Two Rodeo, 206 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Prices:
$80 in advance; $150 at the door
For tickets, call 310-451-7600 or visit http://www.learnaboutwine.com
Sheryll Alexander runs a news media agency based in Costa Mesa, California.
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