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Neighborhood Favorite Christakis Greek Cuisine Curbside Pickup

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By Greer Wylder
May 19, 2020

Christakis Greek Cuisine is a popular, authentic Greek restaurant that has been family owned and operated in Tustin since 1996.  Equally known for its warm, friendly service and locally sourced and organic ingredients, Christakis has Greek specialties such as gyro, falafel, saganaki, spanakopita, perfectly grilled lamb chops, wild-caught salmon, and an array of other dishes, along with an award-winning wine list. According to owner Katrina Wallace Munoz, whose late mother Joanne Christakis founded her namesake restaurant years after immigrating to America and raising her family, Christakis is taking proper precautions to safely continue to serve its beloved community and faithful…

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the Anti-Anxiety CBD Essential Oil for Dogs

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By Greer Wylder
May 19, 2020

Newport Beach-based De Íñiguez, curating hand-crafted small-batch CBD infused essential oils formulated for dogs uses the highest quality of organic ingredients sourced from around the world to create a calming Anti-Anxiety Topical for Dogs. Infused with 300mg of pure hemp-derived CBD, the Anti-Anxiety Topical was inspired by Spanish and French essential oil recipes handed down from generations of the Iniguez and De Leon families. The calming topical is designed to be applied topically, benefits are best achieved through aroma intake and through the skin. The original essential oil is created to target anxiety with the natural calming benefits of non-THC…

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SCP 2 GO – a new curbside shopping service

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By Greer Wylder
May 19, 2020

Are you missing shopping at your favorite South Coast Plaza boutiques? Now the center’s boutiques and restaurants are participating in SCP 2 GO, a new and convenient curbside shopping service available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. You can visit southcoastplaza.com/scp2go/curbside/ daily for updates about participating boutiques and restaurants. You can simply place an order with a participating boutique or restaurant. When your order is ready, you will be contacted for your color-coded pick-up location and estimated time. Park in the designated color-coded pick up location, call the boutique or restaurant’s phone number to say you’ve arrived, and provide…

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Everyday Products Without the Waste

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2020

Beautiful, sustainable solutions for the farmers market, and more! The Better Farm Company focuses on attractive earth-friendly alternatives to single-use disposables like mesh bags for veggies and shoulder totes for groceries. The whole idea is to help us make better choices that collectively make a difference. Now, you can do good in style! The Better Farm Co. believes that big changes come from small actions. That is why they’ve partnered with Brown Bagging 4 Calgary’s Kids and The Bro’kin Yolk to provide 100% biodegradable paper lunch bags for hungry kids in their community.

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Fable & Spirit reopens Takeout Service

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2020

Newport Beach’s Fable & Spirit reopened for takeout service in the Via Lido Plaza. Now you can enjoy Chef Executive Chef David Shofner’s imaginative, globally inspired dishes. In addition, Sommelier Ali Coyle will present a curated list of wines offered at exceptional prices, and Director of Spirits Drew Coyle will present a selection of cocktails to go. Guests will be able to order by phone or online Tuesday through Sunday. Menu, hours, and online ordering will be updated at fableandspirit.com. Orders may be placed between Noon and 6 p.m., for pick-up between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The restaurant…

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