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Sip N Shop Pop Up Today!
02.11.16
Sip N Shop is an urban market pop-up shop today from noon to 8 p.m. on Babcock Street in Costa Mesa, near 16th and Placentia.
It’s an urban market experience with a few local vendors featuring women’s clothing, bohemian baby clothing, surfing attire, home decor, jewelry, beach throws and much more.
Some participating merchants include Brokedown Clothing, Anna Kosturova, Nueva Vida, SlipIns Surfskins, Gypset Mermaid and Nicky + Stella.
1604 Babcock Street in Costa Mesa.
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Love Italian Style
02.10.16
You can treat your special someone to an evening to remember this Valentine’s Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille at the Irvine Spectrum or Carolina’s Italian Restaurant in Garden Grove. Each restaurant will be featuring a delicious menu, designed to be enjoyed as a romantic dinner for two.
BRIO Tuscan Grille’s two-course prix fixe menu is available Friday, February 12 to Sunday, February 14. Prices start at $23.50* per person
The menus includes a choice of soup or salad, with a choice of the following entrée menu items (no substitutions: Cold Water Lobster Tail with Shrimp Risotto; Sea Scallops & Ratatouille Risotto; or Brio Surf & Turf – 5oz. Filet & Broiled Lobster Tail.
BRIO Tuscan Grille at the Irvine Spectrum is at 774 Spectrum Center Drive in Irvine. 949.341.0380.

Carolina’s Italian Restaurant’s four course prix fixe menu is available Sunday, February 14. Prices start at $19.99 per person*.
Carolina’s Valentine’s Day dinner menu starts with a first course of Polly-O Caprese, or Bruschetta. Second course is a Garden Salad and Garlic Cheese Bread; and for the third course you can choose one the following entrees: Spaghetti with Meatballs; Beef Lasagna; Baked Ziti; Chicken Pesto; Shrimp Alfredo; Chicken Parmigiana; Beef Ravioli & Spaghetti with Meat Sauce; or Steak & Spaghetti with Meatballs. The fourth course is your choice of Cannoli or Spumoni.
* Menu prices exclude beverages, tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged.
Carolina’s Italian Restaurant is at 12045 Chapman Ave. in Garden Grove. 714.337.2744.
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