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Stella & Dot Trunk Show at Lulu Too
03.29.16
Join Lulu Too in Costa Mesa for a special Stella & Dot trunk show on Thursday, March 31 from 2 to 6 p.m. Stella & Dot, a San Francisco based boutique-style jewelry and accessories line is available exclusively at in-home Trunk Shows or personal styling appointments.
It’s one of a kind collections are designed by celebrated New York designers and featured in “Gossip Girl,” In Style and Lucky Magazine as well as on the wrists and necklines of popular celebrities. “The Today Show,” Wall Street Journal and The New York Times have praised Stella & Dot for its innovative social shopping concept bringing together the best of ecommerce, social media, personal service and passionate earning.
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Lulu Too is at 333 E. 17th St. (Behind Pancakes R Us) in Costa Mesa. 949.232.8354.
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Exploring Food Through Travel
03.28.16
Orange County based International Culinary Tours specializes in small (16 or less) private guided tours focused on food and cooking. The experiences are designed for food enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in the culture, culinary experiences and traditions of the regions visited.
Each tour offers travelers with at least two days of private cooking classes, tasting experiences of the region’s artisan delicacies and guided visits to local markets.
International Culinary Tours just announced the 2016/2017 schedule of tours in Bali, Thailand, Vietnam/Cambodia. They also offer tours to France, Spain and Italy too.
The Bali Tour is a 10 day/ 9 night stay starting at $1875 on Aug 12-21; or Aug 26-Sep 4. Stay in beautiful Balinese resorts in both Ubud and Seminyak. Discover Bali through morning market tours and unique cooking classes. Visit Bali’s sacred sea temples including Puri Uluwatu and Puri Tanah Lot. Enjoy gourmet meals at Bali’s most sought after eateries. Meet local producers of chocolate, tea and coffee. Experience the sacred Monkey Forest of Ubud in their natural habitat.
Thailand Tour – 10 day/9 night starting at $1975 on Nov 18-27; Dec 2-Dec 11, 2016. You can experience Bangkok and charming cities of the North including Chiang Rail and Chiang Mai. Discover Thai cuisine through private tours of floating markets and hands-on cooking classes. Enjoy immersing yourself in the energy of the most exciting cities Thailand has to offer through authentic street-food tours. Visit some of Thailand’s most exquisite attractions including the beautiful Doi Suthep and the White Temple of Chiang Rai. Sample Thailand’s burgeoning culinary life and gourmet restaurants.
Vietnam & Cambodia Tour – 11 day/10 night starting at $2475; Jan 13-23, 2017; Feb 3-13, 2017. Experience the energy of Ho Chi Minh city, the historic cities of Hanoi and Hoi An, and Siem Reap, the gateway to the Angkor Temple complex. Discover true Vietnamese tastes through early morning market tours and unique cooking classes taught by expert locals. Sample exotic Vietnamese and Cambodian food on authentic street-food toursEnjoy gourmet meals at the cities’ best restaurants. Visit the remarkable Angkor Wat temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Siem Reap.
International Culinary Tours is at 33 White Sail, Suite 100 in Laguna Niguel. 800.341.8687.
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