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SAJJ Mediterranean Special

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2021

Spring is here and it’s time to plan your perfect picnic with SAJJ Mediterranean’s Family Meals! Known for their customizable and fresh Mediterranean cuisine, SAJJ is offering free delivery and four free Baklavas with the purchase of a Family Meal this weekend. The offer is only available via SAJJ Mediterranean’s app or website and is valid from Thursday, April 29 through Sunday, May 2. Guests can enter the one-time use promo code PICNIC at checkout to receive the offer. Redeem this offer by ordering via the SAJJ website, sajjstreeteats.com, or downloading the SAJJ app. 6636 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine.

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Kendra Scott Gives Back to Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2021

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Kendra Scott at Fashion Island is offering a give-back event for Bracken’s Kitchen on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2. Guests can shop in store or online. Choose from offers jewelry, home decor, and gifts. From decorative trays to nail polish, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more. Simply mention Bracken’s Kitchen at checkout and 20% of your purchase will go towards Bracken’s Kitchen, or shop at KendraScott.com and use code giveback-1duc Kendra Scott is at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.258.9285

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Champion’s Curry Brings World-Famous Curry

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 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! Join them for a “Soft Opening” limited-menu of their signature eats, such as 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, through Sunday, May 2nd. For more information on TRADE and Champion’s Curry, please visit thetrademarketplace.com.  2222 Michelson Dr., Irvine.

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WAIT’LL YOU SEE THE GARDENS ON THIS YEAR’S NEWPORT BEACH VIRTUAL GARDEN TOUR

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2021

The 25th Annual Newport Beach Garden Tour, hosted by the Sherman Library & Gardens’ Volunteer Association, will be presented virtually on Saturday, May 8th ~ the day before Mother’s Day. This year’s tour will take you on a journey throughout Southern California.  Starting in Beverly Hills with a modern take on a Japanese Garden, stunning views of LA, an orchid house and a small orchard. Then travel to Pasadena with two turn-of-the-century California Craftsman style homes and gardens. In fact, one of them is registered in the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens.  Heading back to the coast, stop in Newport Beach…

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Joyous Blooms Painting Class at Sherman Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2021

Come join local Huntington Beach-based artist Helen Plehn for an expressive painting class at Sherman Gardens on Tuesday, May 25 from 10 a.m. until noon. You'll paint vibrant roses, peonies, and delphinium in a blue and white chinoiserie vase. You'll also be guided to do a 15-minute flower visualization meditation while waiting for the acrylic paint layers to dry. You’ll take home a gorgeous finished 8" x 10" canvas painting, and the set of paint tubes supplied for each student.  All materials included.  Class is designed for all levels of painters and non-painters.  Fee $90 Members, $100 Non-Members Class size is limited for…

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