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Hello Yuko
09.06.12
Fans of Hello Kitty can meet Yuko Yamaguchi, in person Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at South Coast Plaza. She’s the designer behind Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and she’ll be at Project Playhouse’s Hello Kitty playhouse to celebrate the event and sign autographs and have pictures taken with fans.
Project Playhouse is a part of the 11th Annual Festival of Children going on at South Coast Plaza through Sept. 30. More than 100 stage and activities are taking place to enchant both children and adults, and help raise awareness and funds for children’s charities.
South Coast Plaza is at 3333 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa.
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Golden Dine Out Nominees
09.05.12
Congratulations are in order for the final 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...
Best Seafood
Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach and Tustin.
House of Big Fish and Ice Cold Beer in Laguna Beach.
Scott's Restaurant and Bar in Costa Mesa.
Most Delicious Dessert
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Anaheim for their Double Chocolate Bread Pudding.
Savannah Chop House in Laguna Niguel for their Tres Leches Cake.
The Matador Cantina in Fullerton for their Cookie Fundido.
Best Sushi
Hamamori Sushi in South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
RA Sushi in Huntington Beach and Tustin.
Riptide Sushi in Mission Viejo.
Best Happy Hour
Brasserie Pascal in Newport Beach.
K’ya Bistro in Laguna Beach.
Scott’s Restaurant and Bar in Costa Mesa.
Excellent Service in the Casual Dining
Bruxie in Orange, Brea, and Rancho Santa Margarita.
The Counter in Irvine and Newport Beach.
Mi Casa in Costa Mesa.
Best Interior Design
The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon in Anaheim.
Cucina Enoteca in Irvine.
Charlie Palmer's at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
Best Restaurant Branding
AnQi by Crustacean at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
R+D Kitchen at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.
Wahoo’s Fish Taco in Costa Mesa, Orange, Newport Beach, Santa Ana. Huntington Beach, Tustin, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Yorba Linda and Fullerton.
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