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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Launches Houses for the Holidays

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2019

This holiday season, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is inviting guests to build their own unique gingerbread houses in order to give families across the country the opportunity to help build an affordable place to call home. Through December 31, guests can order a gingerbread house kit for $5.95—and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity International. When guests gather around the table at Lazy Dog, they can build and decorate a gingerbread house together as they enjoy seasonal beverages and wait for their meals. Each kit comes with pre-cut edible gingerbread walls and roof pieces,…

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Orange County Center for Contemporary Art Holiday Boutique & Auction

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2019

Just in time for the holidays, the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art is hosting a holiday boutique and auction on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. The Pop-Up exhibition features artworks from OCCCA members and their guest artists. Artworks priced from $25 to $300. For the silent auction, OCCCA members will submit an 8”x 10” new piece. Proceeds raised will support all OCCCA programming, including creative practice groups, guest curatorial programs, free contemporary exhibitions, field trips and educational programs for children. The exhibition continues through December 21. Open noon to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. OCCCA is…

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Bluewater Stuffs the Lobster instead of the Bird

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2019

Bluewater Grill is offering its holiday advice for seafood lovers looking for something unique this time of year: Stuff the Lobster Instead of the Bird!  Its annual New England-style lobster celebrations are so popular, they’re hosting two events this year! Stuffed Maine Lobster is a classic family feast that originated in Boston-area seafood restaurants and has since become a popular New England holiday tradition. Holiday Baked Stuffed Maine Lobster -- Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 p.m. ($45 all-inclusive price for special feast + wine pairing).  Bluewater chefs will serve a whole Maine lobster stuffed with a special shrimp and buttery…

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Favorite Things Holiday Boutique

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2019

The Newport Chapter of National Charity League will be hosting their annual Favorite Things Holiday Boutique on Thursday, Nov. 14  at the Santa Ana Country Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a brunch buffet for $32 and a mimosa bar with unlimited mimosas for $15 as well as opportunity drawing for some amazing gift baskets. 20% of all sales will be donated to NCL charities and all proceeds from opportunity drawing tickets will benefit the Human Options/Second Step. Some of the vendors involved include the Eberjey, Jenni Kayne, Clare V., Pirette, Studio Suzan, Joe Dravecky, Pirette, diptyque,…

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‘Haven Dinner Series’ Culinary Journey through a Whole Hog

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By Greer Wylder
November 11, 2019

Haven Craft Kitchen+Bar continues its Haven Dinner Series on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. with a Whole Hog Dinner. Executive Chef Craig Brady will treat guests to 5 courses expertly prepared from a 100-pound hog, humanely and naturally raised by Cook Pigs in San Diego. Guests can expect a few surprises along the way, including tableside preparations and courses created a la minute. To complete the dining experience, each of the courses will be thoughtfully paired with a cocktail, beer or wine. “This is one of my favorite times of the year for ingredients – pork with chestnuts, or pork presented with the most flavorful seasonal produce just…

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