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And the Nominees Are…
08.21.12
Congratulations are in order for top 3 nominees in the Golden Dine Out categories! The winners will be announced at the Golden Foodie Awards on Sept. 30 at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach. And the nominees are...
The Nominees for Best Italian Food in Orange County are:
Antonello’s at South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana.
Cucina Alessa in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach.
Lucca Café in Irvine.
The Nominees for Best Indian Food in Orange County are:
Mayur in Corona del Mar.
Royal Khyber at South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana.
Tamarind of London in Newport Beach.
The Nominees for Best French Food in Orange County are:
Brasserie Pascal in Newport Beach.
French 75 in Laguna Beach.
Marche Moderne at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
The Nominees for Best Steak in Orange County are:
The Ranch in Anaheim.
Ruth's Chris in Irvine.
Savannah Chop House in Laguna Niguel.
The Nominees for Best Mixologist in Orange County are:
Dave Castillo of 320 Main in Seal Beach
Forrest Taylor of French 75 in Laguna Beach.
Shanti Dutta of Tamarind of London in Irvine.
The Nominees for Best Wine List in Orange County are:
SeaLegs Wine Bar in Huntington Beach.
The Ranch in Anaheim.
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar in Tustin.
With Week 3 of voting underway through Friday, Aug. 25. You can vote for the Best Burger, Best Asian Cuisine, Best Mediterranean Cuisine, Best Californian Cuisine, and Excellent Service - Who has the most excellent service? (Restaurants priced at ($15 and up).
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Ron Perez
08.20.12
1. Why hair?
Let me be honest, i'm not going to say it was what I always wanted to do from a young age, I have always been into fashion and one thing lead to another and doors opened up to me in this career so I gave it a try; I've never looked back! It was the best decision and direction I could have made and taken with my life.
2.What trends are you liking?
Texture, it's all about texture long or short
3. What advice would you give to an aspiring hair stylist?
To educate yourself and never stop educating yourself.
4. Where did you get your start in hair-styling?
I started with two guys who had worked with Vidal Sassoon for many years and had started their own salon. They later went to Allen Edwards.
5. Do you have a style Icon?
Vidal Sassoon.
6. What's your favorite part of your career?
The creativity that is allowed to us and the people we come across in our industry.
7. What's the one hair care product we should invest in?
The most important product to own is a professional blow dryer and flat iron. Then the correct shampoo and conditioner.
8. What's the most damaging thing we can do to our hair?
Doing your own color to try and save money, it will end up costing more in the long run.
9. Where do you get inspiration for new looks?
The street, magazines, classes, co-workers. I also try to get to New York twice per year for education and to get a feel of what's "happening".
10. What do you do to relax?
Paddle board and photography.
11. Is there and O.C. "look"?
Blonde.
12. What's your most requested hairstyle of the moment?
People want movement in hair again, whether its long or short curls and waves.
13.What's your most proud moment of your career?
Going into business and opening up my salon and building it to where it is today. Celebrating 30 years!
14. What would you recommend to combat thinning hair?
Do not stress! there are many options out there. We are currently working with Intra-force by Redken.
15. Favorite vacation spot?
Barcelona, Spain. Although,I have not been to Italy, yet...
16. Favorite drink?
Cadillac Margarita and of course a nice glass of red wine.
17. What can't you live without?
My wife and my three daughters.
18. If you had to begin a different career, what would you do?
Photographer
19.What are some of your favorite restaurants in OC?
Flemings, Tabu, Wineworks.
20. What's next on your list of things to do?
Continue to build our business and strive to assemble the best team of hairdressers, then travel!
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