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Jimmy’s | Rare + high-end whiskey in Orange County

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By Greer Wylder
January 20, 2020

We’re more than halfway through January and this is around the time when some are already giving up on their New Year’s Resolutions. For those throwing in the towel on #dryJanuary, Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern in Brea and Dana Point is the perfect place to go for a nip of whiskey on these chilly Southern California nights. In addition to the freshly-prepared comfort food, friendly atmosphere and incredible views, Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern touts an impressive list of high-end whiskeys. Jimmy’s Village at La Foresta location is the premier destination for Northern Orange County foodies, and its Dana Point location…

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Virtual Reality Like Never Before Sandbox VR

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2020

Sandbox VR opens its doors at Los Cerritos Center in Cerritos on Wednesday, January 22. Sandbox VR is the kind of immersive social experience that people have dreamt of since the dawn of computing. Through a unique combination of motion capture and VR technologies, you can become anyone and go anywhere.  Guests transform into virtual avatars of themselves and enter experiences that are mapped over the physical world. Groups can feel haptic feedback, see their friends, and interact with each other just as they normally would. Guests can immerse themselves in five exciting Sandbox experiences: The Curse of Davy Jones…

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Veterans Compassion Network Provides Cannabis & Education To Those In Need

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2020

Veterans Cannabis Coalition (VCC), an independent advocacy group, has joined together with veteran’s charity Battle Brothers Foundation, Tikun Olam, an internationally recognized medical cannabis producer, Kannabis Works, one of the only licensed dispensaries in Orange County,  and Falcon Brands, a vertically-integrated cannabis company, to launch the Veterans Compassion Network.  The Veterans Compassion Network is based on the recently passed Dennis Peron and Brownie Mary Compassion Act, SB-34, in California, which provides a legal means for licensed companies to donate medicinal cannabis products to verified patients. The passage of adult-use legalization in the state in 2016 eliminated several medical cannabis patient…

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Pop-In@Nordstrom’s Exclusive Olivia Kim in Collaboration With Eileen Fisher Collection

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2020

Pop-In@Nordstrom welcomes an exclusive ungendered and sustainable capsule collection by Olivia Kim in collaboration with Eileen Fisher. With a focus on organic and recycled materials, this exclusive edition of EILEEN FISHER’s System is a uniform for the new world – and everyone in it. The 30-piece capsule collection inspires creativity through connection and great design in an array of minimalist colors. EILEEN FISHER Pop-In@Nordstrom is available now in select Nordstrom stores such as South Coast Plaza and online at Nordstrom.com/pop.

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SAJJ MEDITERRANEAN LAUNCHES CHICKEN KABOB

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2020

SAJJ Mediterranean, the popular family of restaurants, catering services, and food trucks known for its healthy and customizable Mediterranean eats, has added chicken kabobs to its in-store menu. The kabobs, which have been a popular item on SAJJ’s catering menu since 2013, can now be enjoyed as a protein option in any grain bowl, salad, sajj wrap, or pita sandwich.  SAJJ’s authentic chicken kabobs are made with cubed chicken breast that is marinated in cardamom, turmeric, and peppers before being charred on the grill and finished in the oven with fresh tomatoes. Executive Chef Loay Alhindi recommends enjoying the chicken…

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