Greer's Blog

FIne Mediterranean Cuisine from The Levant Region

Image
By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2020

During Dine Out Long Beach, one of the area’s finest Mediterranean restaurants, Ammatoli Mediterranean Bites is offering a three-course dinner for just $35 per person. It’s quite a deal and if you haven’t yet experienced Ammatoli you will be blown away by the cuisine and stylish and warm ambiance thanks to its owners' husband and wife team Sam and chef Dima Habibeh. Ammatoli shines a spotlight on Levantine cuisine from the Middle East's Levant regions: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. Chef Dima sources the highest quality ingredients available and the results are extraordinary flavors. Their fresh and creative menu of…

Continue Reading

Be Relentless: UCI Film Screening Event to Inspire with Story & Scientists

Image
By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2020

As the locally-produced documentary “Relentless” reaps acclaim, the public is invited to draw inspiration by seeing the film, meeting those involved and learning the science behind the story at a free screening and conversation. Monday, March 2, 2020 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Pacific Ballroom, UCI Student Center This FREE screening is the first since audiences saw the documentary at this year’s Sundance Film Festival last month. “Relentless” profiles local action sports athlete Marty O’Connor, whose unceasing work ethic and relentless pursuit of his goals enabled him to forge a new sense of self after becoming a quadriplegic through a…

Continue Reading

Marie Callendar’s Biyearly Sale

Image
By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2020

Pie lovers will love Marie Callender's biggest deal of the year, their biyearly Pie Sale! Through Saturday, February 29, select freshly-baked, homemade whole pies are available starting at just $7.99 at all locations, including all 5 restaurants in Orange County. Marie Callender’s legendary pie selection has more than 20 irresistible fan-favorite selections to choose from including Apple, Banana Cream, Razzleberry, Coconut Cream, and Lemon Meringue. 18889 Brookhurst St. in Fountain Valley. 714.963.6791. 13252 Brookhurst St. in Garden Grove. 714.537.0801. 307 E. Katella Ave. in Orange. 714.633.3112. 31791 Del Opispo St. in San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.5977.

Continue Reading

Childhelp - Stark Fundraiser by Modern Luxury Riviera Editor-in-Chief

Image
By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2020

Allison Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief at Modern Luxury Riviera Magazine, is participating in Stark Naked, a charity/fitness fundraiser put on by Stark Gym/Fitness. Allison chose Childhelp as her charity to receive the funds and she’s aiming to raise $10k.  All funds raised go to help the children living in Childhelp Costa Mesa Group Homes, the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village and to the 1-800-4A-CHILD hotline. Childhelp has been in existence for over 60 years working to end child abuse and neglect and provide preventative measures. If you’d like to make a donation here is a link to the page:

Continue Reading

Bratwurst and beers at Dine Out Long Beach

Image
By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2020

If you love Bratwurst and beers, you’re going to want to get into Rasselbock in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. It’s offering a special prix-fixe dinner during Dine Out Long Beach starting February 23-29. The family-owned German restaurant and pub specializes in German food and freshly tapped German and Belgian beers. You’ll want to start with a Bavarian pretzel served with homemade sweet mustard and obatzda, or a mini potato pancake topped w/ homemade apple sauce & mascarpone cheese. And the sausage platter is a wonderful sampler of sausages: Bratwurst, Käsetrainer & Chicken spicy mango jalapeno sausage; served…

Continue Reading