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La Vida Cantina Open for Lunch Daily

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2020

The popular Mexican restaurant and bar La Vida Cantina is under new ownership as it celebrates its sixth anniversary at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa. Serving authentic yet modern Mexican cuisine on a spacious open-air patio, La Vida Cantina now offers lunch daily, in addition to Happy Hour all day on Mondays. Alex Petrosian, who founded and formerly co-owned Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill in Newport Beach for five years, now owns and manages La Vida Cantina. Petrosian began in the restaurant business at 17 years old as a busboy. Through the years, he worked his way up to a barback, bartender,…

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Laguna Beach Books Virtual Event with T. Jefferson Parker

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2020

Laguna Beach Books presents its new Signature Event Series on Friday, August 14 at 5 p.m. Enjoy a literary virtual evening with author T. Jefferson Parker as he speaks about his new book, Then She Vanished. He will be in conversation with author and radio host Barbara DeMarco Barrett, and they are also welcoming questions from attendees. All virtual events are free of charge to attend, and books are available to order from their website. Attendees can register by clicking on the link below, and they will be sent a link to the event. For more information and to register:lagunabeachbooks.com.…

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2nd annual National Training Short Day

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2020

Distinguished fitness apparel brand, HYLETE, is celebrating its 2nd annual National Training Short Day by offering $30 off the purchase of any 2+ shorts today through August 16. As the approach to fitness and wellness continues to evolve in the midst of a global pandemic HYLETE is helping the community perform their best and achieve their fitness goals with its extensive line of men's and women's premium performance shorts. Use promo code NTSD30 today at checkout to redeem these special savings at hylete.com. HYLETE shorts feature performance-ready attributes including breathability, 4-way stretch, sweat-wicking and zipper pockets. By designing and developing…

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Drive-In Movies At the LOT

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By Greer Wylder
August 12, 2020

Hang out (in your cars) at the Summer Drive-In Movie Series, presented by THE LOT at Fashion Island. The films take place on the top floor of the parking deck near Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom. The first film is on Thursday, August 13, Opening Night: $75 (per car). Experience includes a $20 gift card from THE LOT, a Fashion Island tote bag, and a limited-edition movie poster autographed by Dana Brown.* Friday - Sunday: admission is $60 per car. Experience includes a $20 THE LOT gift card.* TIME 6 p.m. - Venue opens 8 p.m. - Movie starts at sunset Friday,…

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Earthbar Pops Up in Santa Monica

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By Greer Wylder
August 12, 2020

Earthbar brings an all-new pop-up concept - Discovery Bar by Earthbar - to Santa Monica putting the menu power in the hands of guests as the brand expands its menu and prepares for upcoming growth throughout Southern California. The new Discovery Bar, a true community wellness project, located at 1426 Montana Avenue, will serve as the newest neighborhood spot to feed the physical body, and in turn the spirit and mind, with an innovative menu that guests can provide feedback on, as well as an uplifting mural created by local artist, July. A health food institution in LA County for…

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