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DISTILLED CALIFORNIA: AN IMBIBED HISTORY AT BOWERS MUSEUM IN SANTA ANA

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By Greer Wylder
May 19, 2021

Join Dylan Almendral, Gentleman Historian, and Ryan Friesen, Distiller Extraordinaire from Blinking Owl Distillery in Santa Ana on Saturday, May 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. for Distilled California: An Imbibed History at Bowers Museum in Sant Ana. It’s an evening of libations and laughs as they dive into the rich legacy of subtle inebriation in Orange County with its beginnings as a premier wine region of California, prior to Northern California's rise to fame. Learn about Orange County's boozy history prior to 1900, and the technology and techniques of distilling while viewing the Bowers' historic brandy still, formerly owned by Mr. and…

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Hi-Time Virtual West Coast Tasting Benefiting ENC

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By Greer Wylder
May 19, 2021

Take a virtual tasting tour through the West Coast’s most exciting wine regions while raising funds for the Environmental Nature Center & their Preschool on May 21st from 6-7pm. Learn about the different levels of organic certification from certified sommelier Dan Williams while enjoying Talley 2018 Chardonnay Estate from Arroyo Grande Valley, Bergstrom 2018 Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley and Halter Ranch 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon "Synthesis" from Paso Robles. Broaden your understanding of organic and sustainable grape growing practices and delve deeper into techniques used to avoid chemicals and pesticides. Tickets are $100 (includes the wine) and participants can pick up their bottles at Hi-Time Wine Cellars will-call. To…

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San Pedro Fish Market Bands on the Bay Entertainment Schedule

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2021

San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach announces the May entertainment lineup for its ongoing Bands on the Bay live music series. Music and seafood lovers are invited to enjoy happy hour drink specials and the freshest fish around while taking in waterfront views and acoustic tunes. Bands on the Bay performances and happy hour specials are available exclusively at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach’s second-story deck and dining room. San Pedro Fish Market remains committed to the health and safety of employees, guests, and the surrounding community and follows all guidelines from local and state authorities and the CDC.…

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Slater’s 50/50 Design-Your-Own Burger Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2021

Slater’s 50/50 in Huntington Beach is celebrating National Burger Month this May by letting guests slaterize and customize their own burger for a chance to win a $100 gift card! While customizing each burger is a staple on every Slater’s 50/50 menu, for a limited time only, guests can order their designed burger, give it a name and description and post a photo on Instagram or Facebook using hashtag #slaters5050burgermonth for a chance to be one of the lucky winners! Select winners will also have a chance to have their burger creation added to the regular menu. The concept isn’t…

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Champion’s Curry Brings World-Famous Curry to TRADE Marketplace

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By Greer Wylder
May 17, 2021

Champion’s Curry--the world-famous creators of Japanese “Kanazawa curry,” are now serving up their delicious dishes to American diners at Irvine’s TRADE Marketplace! Their limited menu of signature eats includes Curry Rice, with a choice of freshly fried beef, pork, or chicken katsu over a bed of steamed rice---and Katsu Sandwiches served on a light, tender brioche bread roll with a cup of their famous curry for dipping soon! For more information on TRADE and Champion’s Curry, please visit thetrademarketplace.com.  Open 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday. 2222 Michelson Drive in Irvine. 949.418.9315.

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