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Virtual Wine Tasting at Old Vine Kitchen & Bar

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By Greer Wylder
April 17, 2020

Old Vine Kitchen & Bar now brings wine tasting right into guests’ homes! Chef Mark McDonald and Sommelier Kate Perry are offering virtual wine tastings through a private zoom where they will take guests through identifying aromas while also assessing taste structure and flavor profile of several international wines. Similar to a wine tasting event, this brings fellow wine enthusiasts together through the power of video conferencing to enjoy an intimate evening of tasting and learning. The zoom wine tasting must have a minimum of 6 participating households where each will be able to pick up 4 international bottles of…

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Take Home Taco Mesa Family Meal Kits

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By Greer Wylder
April 17, 2020

Taco Mesa is known for its healthy and authentic Mexican cuisine with locations in Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch and Orange is now offering family meal kits to go. Chef Ivan Calderon’s menu includes Party Platters, capable of feeding a family for a few days, can be found online at tacomesa.com.  His menu offerings are currently available for curbside pick-up at all four Orange County locations. All Taco Mesa locations are currently offering FREE DELIVERY to those within a 2-miles radius of the restaurant.   Orders for pick-up or delivery may be placed by calling: Taco Mesa Costa Mesa: 949.642.0629; Taco Mesa Mission Viejo: 949.472.3144;  Taco Mesa Ladera Ranch: 949.364.1957; Taco Mesa—Tortillería Orgánica & Café in Orange: 714.633.3922.

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Brew Ha Ha Merch Supports Craft Breweries Affected By COVID-19

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By Greer Wylder
April 16, 2020

Brew Ha Ha Productions presents “Drink Local, Stay Home #CORONASUCKS” merch benefitting the Orange County Brewers Guild. The largest craft beer festival producer in the United States, Brew Ha Ha Productions (BHHP) is heartbroken to watch its craft brewery family struggle during COVID-19. To support the craft beer community, BHHP designed a line of “Drink Local, Stay Home #CORONASUCKS” graphic tee shirts and hoodies. 100% of net profits from the merchandise will be donated to the Orange County Brewers Guild to provide relief to local craft breweries. “The entire craft beer industry is devastated, temporarily closing their tasting rooms and…

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Yard House Launches Growlers with Beer to Go

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By Greer Wylder
April 16, 2020

Yard House at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa is open for take-out and delivery, offering a limited menu of its American favorites from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Visit yardhouse.com to place an order and take 15% off (up to a maximum of $75) on pick-up orders through April 1 with Code: YHTOGO15. Enjoy burgers, pizza, salads and special pricing on bottles of wine and spirits, while supplies last. Yard House has also begun started selling 64oz growlers of beer for $12. In addition to ordering for take-out, Yard House offers delivery through Grubhub and Office Express. Yard House…

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BackStory Bra: The Bra That Makes A Statement In Backless Styles

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By Greer Wylder
April 15, 2020

We're in quarantine, but you can still think about fashion! For when you can get dressed up again, there’s The BackStory Bra as featured in Oprah Magazine created specifically for anyone who wants to wear an open-backed top or backless dress without hiding their bra. What makes their bras special is the hook & loop fastener on the back of the bra, which easily allows you to attach whichever BackStory fashion cover you want to wear. Choose from BackStory fashion covers with chiffon and lace flowers, mosaic beads, sequins, studs, skulls, and more! BackStory Bras are lightly lined with full coverage an underwire.…

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