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Dogs Dining Out Restaurant & Cocktail Week in Long Beach – April 1-15

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By Greer Wylder
March 31, 2021

Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week & Cocktail Week, the event that has put Long Beach’s dining scene on the culinary map, gets underway April 1-15 with more than 60 participating restaurants including plenty of “Dine & Dog” destinations to graze with your pooch.  For a complete list of dog-friendly restaurants, visit dineoutlongbeach.com. “It doesn’t get more dog-friendly than Long Beach,” said Elizabeth Borsting, founder of Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week.  “Our annual Restaurant and Cocktail Week is a great time to visit Long Beach with your pup, take advantage of the value-oriented menus from some 60 restaurants…

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Easter Traditions with Valenza Chocolatier!

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2021

For Easter, Valenza Chocolatier features true chocolate artistry in different size eggs for all ages to enjoy.  The collection is built around Amy Jo's childhood memories, Italian traditions, and beautiful Spring artisan designs. "I adore this season when families gather to celebrate Easter and its symbol of rebirth. My hope is THE EGG or THE EGG 2.0 will add to your Easter family traditions, and be one of your children's favorite memories in the years to come," states Amy Jo. The EGG A one pound masterpiece honoring Italian Easter traditions.  Start a new family tradition of cutting open THE EGG on…

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The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel offers an indulgent Easter Brunch To Go

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2021

The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel offers an indulgent Easter Brunch To Go, prepared by the resort’s talented culinary team for guests to enjoy in the comfort of their home. Start a new tradition at home with Easter Brunch To Go, featuring a multi-course, spring-inspired menu for up to five guests. Appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts are included, with menu highlights such as: Seafood Cocktail with marinated poached shrimp, Alaskan snow crab claw, cocktail sauce, and lemon Peas & Green Salad with fava greens, golden pea shoots, snap peas, baby gem lettuce, feta cheese, and sweet tangelo orange dressing Peppercorn Crusted Beef…

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Mother’s Day aboard X Wine Railroad

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By Greer Wylder
March 29, 2021

Celebrate this Mother’s Day aboard X Wine Railroad on a curated wine tasting excursion from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Wine Country.  Tickets for the May 9 “Meet the Winemaker” small group getaway are $399 per person and include a tour and tasting at two select wineries, vineyard-style lunch, round-trip transportation from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, drinks and snacks on board plus free time to explore Los Olivos.  Tickets are on sale now and available at xwinerailroad.com – space is limited. A special Business Class car has been reserved aboard the Pacific Surfliner exclusively for X Wine Railroad…

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Easter Feasts at Marie Callender’s!

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By Greer Wylder
March 29, 2021

Marie Callender’s, the beloved restaurant chain known for its classic American dishes, has prepared the ultimate Easter feasts for families to celebrate at home!  Easter brunch options include the classic muffin platter that serves 8-10 people and comes with an assortment of freshly baked muffins or three varieties of 9-inch whole quiches -- ham, bacon or vegetable. The quiches are available warm and ready to eat or for reheat at home. Those looking for more traditional Easter spreads can order the Ham Dinner Family Meal for 4 which includes sliced ham served with chipotle glaze, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables…

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