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MAINPLACE MALL Hosts VIRTUAL ART WALK EVENT

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By Greer Wylder
May 07, 2020

MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana will host a live one-hour Virtual Art Walk beginning Saturday, May 9th, at 3 p.m. During the live event, which will be hosted on the center’s Facebook page, there will be two musical performances, one artist beginning – and completing – an entire painting during the event, and a workshop where participants can follow along to create their own work of art using easily accessible materials. Before the May 9th event begins, participants are asked to go for a walk to collect the following items that they will use to create their own Mother’s Day-themed…

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The Mother of all Mother’s Day Feasts from Marché Moderne

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By Greer Wylder
May 07, 2020

Marché Moderne is offering a spectacular luxe Mother's Day Brunch at Home experience, a multi-course brunch spread complete with champagne, housemade sangria, and a petite bouquet personally arranged by Chef Amelia. Cost: $410 for the complete decadent package that comes with the bouquet and bevy of beverages -- or $385 for just-food. Both provide enough food to feed up to four (4) guests. All proceeds go toward sustaining wages for their longtime staff. Mother’s Day Luxe Brunch Boxes Guests can pre-order beginning 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 4th Cutoff for Mother’s Day orders will be 6 p.m. Friday, May 8th Curbside…

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Moms Deserve a Special Spa Gregorie’s Day Like Never Before

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By Greer Wylder
May 06, 2020

This year more than ever, Mom needs a Spa Gregorie's day. So this year, just in time for Mother's Day, Gregorie's has a special offer just for you. Give the gift of pampering to mom with a gift certificate to award-winning Spa Gregorie’s – at a discount!  They’re offering $32 off of three of their most popular, most luxurious services: 90-Minute Massage, Reg. $181, on sale for $149 90-Minute Fassage (facial + massage in one service) Reg $198, just $166 90-Minute Rejuvenation Deluxe Facial Reg. $185, just $153 Spa Gregorie's Gift Certificates available here spagregories.com. Delighting spa-goers since 1998, Spa…

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Sugar ‘n Spice Delivers Original Frozen Bananas and Balboa Bars

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By Greer Wylder
May 06, 2020

Balboa Island’s Original Frozen Banana shop – Sugar ‘n Spice – is launching Contactless Delivery and Online Ordering this Friday! While their shop is closed, they are taking their catering truck, aka Dip ‘n Roll, out on the town to deliver orders safely in the Newport Beach and Corona del Mar areas. They are excited to be bringing a taste of the Island to you and have three “bunches” you can choose from for delivery. The tradition you have loved for 75 years is now coming to your doorstep. Ordering options include: Bunch of Bananas: A dozen custom dipped Original…

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Basilic Restaurant Now Offering Takeout!

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By Greer Wylder
May 05, 2020

Basilic Restaurant on Balboa Island is now open for takeout, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday evenings. Chef and restaurateur Bernard Althaus is serving his iconic French-Swiss favorites, with bottles of wine on sale for 15% off regular price. Pro tip: ask for a specific wine pairing recommendation to make the meal extraordinary special. Some of our favorites? Chef’s daily soup creation is always amazing (and somehow miraculously vegetarian and dairy-free), the quintessentially Swiss raclette appetizer, as well as the whole grain mustard and rosemary crusted rack of lamb and shrimp risotto. But from perfectly paired cheese and…

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