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TAG Heuer Opening Soon at SCP

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By Greer Wylder
March 16, 2021

Soon, you can shop for the ultimate luxury chronograph watches, TAG Heuer, at their new boutique opening at South Coast Plaza. For 160 years, TAG Heuer has demonstrated pure avant-garde watchmaking spirit and a commitment to innovation with revolutionary technologies that have included the oscillating pinion for mechanical stopwatches in 1887, the Mikrograph in 1916, the first automatic-winding chronograph movement – Calibre 11 – in 1969, the first luxury smartwatch in 2015, and the ground-breaking Isograph technology in 2019. Today, the brand’s core collection consists of three iconic families designed by Jack Heuer – TAG Heuer Carrera, Monaco, and Autavia…

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ST. PATRICK’S Treats at South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
March 15, 2021

Enjoy a savory St. Patrick’s-themed platter at Lawry’s Carvery, holiday sweets from  SCP's confectioners and bakeries, or sign-up for a cooking class on Irish classics that includes a take-home dinner for four.   COOKING CLASS -- Sur La Table - Make & Take: Corned Beef & Mash Celebrate St. Patrick’s with an Irish-inspired feast. Eight students per class will bake traditional soda bread with Irish cheddar cheese, glaze tender corned beef with tangy-sweet sauce and create potato mash with braised cabbage.  Attendees receive hands-on practice braising, baking and pressure-cooking guided by chef Gary. At the end of the class, take-home…

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Festive St. Patrick’s Picks at Irvine Spectrum Center

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By Greer Wylder
March 15, 2021

Are you searching for your St. Patrick's Day pot of gold? Here are some festive picks for you at Irvine Spectrum Center. Paul Martin's American Grill‌: Enjoy the two-course St. Patrick’s Day pre-fixe special featuring a Seasonal House Salad and Corned Beef, slow-braised with onions and beer for over five hours until tender. Available for dine-in and takeout for just $29.*** ***Excludes tax and gratuity. Available on 3/17/2021 only. For more information, visit paulmartinsamericangrill.com. Duff's Cakemix‌ : On Wednesdays and Thursdays in March, get 20% off your DIY decorating experience in-store or pick-up order. Use the code MARCH20 in your…

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Mission San Juan Capistrano Celebrates St. Joseph Day and Return of the Swallows

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By Greer Wylder
March 15, 2021

Mission San Juan Capistrano is open for visitors and will mark St. Joseph Day and its world-renowned annual return of the swallows tradition with both virtual and in-person activities on Friday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The historic Mission grounds are open with limited capacity and strict COVID-19 requirements (properly worn masks and social distancing). A special St. Joseph’s Table marking the Year of St. Joseph, led by Mission Board member Vicky Carabini and the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, will raise money for the local foodbank, Serra’s Pantry. On-site Timeline: 9 a.m.: Gates Open 9…

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Pi Day at Toast Kitchen + Bakery

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By Greer Wylder
March 12, 2021

Will you be celebrating Pi Day with a pen and pencil OR a fork and napkin?! Toast Kitchen + Bakery makes that decision an easy one with some special, one-day-only,  Pi Day pies available for purchase in honor of this annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14) because 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π (3.14159265359). Celebrated for its unique menu and great tasting food, Toast Kitchen and Bakery features a variety of pies daily.  For Pi Day, however, the restaurant will be offering special pastries and…

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