Greer's Blog

Nectar Bath Treats Grand Re-Opening at South Coast Plaza

Image
By Greer Wylder
May 20, 2021

Nectar Bath Treats is celebrating the re-opening of their South Coast Plaza location after months of renovation on Saturday, May 22 from noon to 3 p.m. The event will feature special discounts, giveaways, and the first look at Nectar’s new summer collection, Tropical Paradise. The new-look matches the bright and bubbly personality of the bath bombs and soap treats that Nectar makes locally in Las Vegas. The space has been refreshed and reconfigured, with new flooring, shelving, and installations to host the fruity body scrubs and relaxing bath bombs that they’re known for.  Nectar first moved into the South Coast…

Continue Reading

Mama’s Opens At Mercantile West in Ladera Ranch

Image
By Greer Wylder
May 20, 2021

Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails, the popular Orange County restaurant known for its top-quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner comfort foods with a twist, has opened at Mercantile West in Ladera Ranch.Providing 4,000 square feet of interior space with an inviting 1,700 square foot patio, Mama’s Comfort Foods & Cocktails serves a similar menu to the existing Mama’s locations in Huntington Beach and Los Alamitos. The friendly, casual setting offers a full bar of creative cocktails, unique craft beers, and hard-to-find wines by the glass and bottle.Mama’s serves breakfast all day, with signature dishes including Jeff’s Breakfast Bomb (served on a King’s Hawaiian…

Continue Reading

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

Image
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…

Continue Reading

Hi-Time Virtual West Coast Tasting Benefiting ENC

Image
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…

Continue Reading

San Pedro Fish Market Bands on the Bay Entertainment Schedule

Image
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.…

Continue Reading