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GROCERY OUTLET Opens IN ANAHEIM

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By Greer Wylder
October 30, 2019

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, an extreme-value grocery retailer, is opening a new store in Anaheim, creating 32 new jobs in the community. The unique grand opening ceremony beginning at 8:55 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, will “Unlock Savings” and pass them back into the community. In true Grocery Outlet fashion, a $1,500 donation will be presented on behalf of Grocery Outlet independent owner-operators Jose and Sandra Valenzuela to Create a Smile, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children affected by cancer with gift grants to provide relief while undergoing cancer treatment. The first 200 customers of the day will also receive…

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Lido House’s Halloween Haunt at Topside

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By Greer Wylder
October 30, 2019

Ghouls and gals will gather at Topside, Newport Beach's only rooftop bar at Lido House Hotel on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 7 - 11 p.m., where they can sip on Halloween-themed cocktails, jam out to some creepy DJ tunes, freak-out over face painting, and get the perfect spooky shot at the photo booth. Come in your scariest, funniest, or whackiest costume and participate in the costume contest. Winners will include best single, best couple and the best group dressed for a chance to win $100 gift card to Mayor's Table for each winner. *Costume contest participants must post one static Instagram post, tagging @Lido_House and use the hashtag #TopsideRoofDeck. Winners…

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7th Annual Champagne & Oyster “Sip & Shuck” Fundraiser

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2019

For the 7th consecutive year, The Deck on Laguna Beach and Driftwood Kitchen, together with The Bungalows at Pacific Edge Hotel, will host Sip & Shuck on Sunday, November 3 from 2-6 p.m. to benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Orange County. The event will give guests the unique opportunity to experience a variety of hand-shucked oysters, champagne, sparkling wines, spirits and more from around the world, all while enjoying panoramic ocean views from the oceanfront restaurants. Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz and his team will prepare delicious tastes from The Deck, Driftwood Kitchen, and Hendrix Restaurant & Bar. The event will include beverages from Casamigos Tequila, Laguna Beach Beer Company,…

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Tempura Chef Carlos Pinto Opens First Restaurant

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2019

Tempura Chef Carlos A. Pinto of Hannosuke Restaurant will open his first restaurant in Torrance on Friday, November 1. To welcome local residents, Pinto will offer 100 bowls of his signature tempura-don dish FREE OF CHARGE on Friday, November 1 only, to the first 100 people who follow the restaurant’s Instagram page. Chef Pinto lived in Japan for 12 years and was trained at Tempura Hannosuke Restaurant both in Tokyo and Torrance, which was described by the late Los Angeles Times food critic Jonathan Gold as a well-known Tokyo restaurant chain, that serves “delicious ten don, tempura-topped rice bowls.” Pinto…

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Pandor Artisan Bakery & Café Celebrates National Chocolate Day

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By Greer Wylder
October 28, 2019

In celebration of National Chocolate Day on Monday, October 28, Pandor Bakery is offering free chocolate macarons and more at all of four locations in Anaheim, Newport Beach, Orange, and Long Beach. And they will be offering 50% off ALL of their deliciously decadent chocolate items all day to celebrate National Chocolate Day. Enjoy mouth-watering chocolate croissants, eclairs, and so much more. PLUS, they’re giving away two (2) free macarons at each of their locations to the first 50 guests starting 5 p.m. -8 p.m.!  Pandor Bakery at the Anaheim Packing House is at 440 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim. Pandor Bakery…

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