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Andrei’s Winter Menu Celebrates the Diversity of California Cuisine

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By Greer Wylder
November 23, 2019

The diversity of California cuisine featuring the best in local and seasonal ingredients is celebrated in the new winter menu at Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails in Irvine. Executive Chef Porfirio Gomez features the most flavorful ingredients found this time of year, including Red and Yellow Beet Carpaccio, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Cauliflower, Wilted Rainbow Swiss Chard, Marinated Seasonal Mushrooms, Sautéed Kale and Slow-Roasted Butternut Squash. Each of these new dishes benefits many charitable causes and organizations, as the restaurant donates 100% of its net profits through The Andrei Foundation. MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA – Fresh Mozzarella Di Bufala, Petite Confit Tomatoes, Prosciutto, Opal…

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Antonello Celebrates turning 40

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By Greer Wylder
November 22, 2019

Antonello Ristorante, a beloved upscale Italian restaurant in Santa Ana, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month with a call to guests to share photos of themselves taken inside the restaurant.  Whether you were celebrating a birthday, anniversary, romantic dinner for two or lunch with friends, staff are requesting printed photos from those occasions and will assemble them into a collage and display them in the foyer.  Those participating will receive a complimentary bottle of Hello Kitty Pinot Bianco wine to take home (limit one bottle per table/family).  Antonello Ristorante is located at 3800 Plaza Drive, at South Coast Plaza…

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Out of the Ordinary Bags Made in Italy

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By Greer Wylder
November 22, 2019

Are you tired of dull, neutral-toned handbags? With one of Krenoir’s haute creations including handbags, card cases, and keychains you can choose from a wide range of punchy hues. Their colorful creations are hand-stitched in Italy and made with premier quality crocodile, alligator (porosus), and python sourced from Africa. Each Krenoir bag is lined with natural suede and available in three sizes from mini to large that can be dressed up or down with a crossbody strap making them easily interchangeable from day to night. Unique to Krenoir bags are the bold hand-painted animal-themed handles, giving timeless silhouettes a kitschy-yet-chic twist.…

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Mandy Patinkin in Concert: DIARIES at Musco center

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2019

Mandy Patinkin in Concert: DIARIES presents the acclaimed actor, singer, storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer on Sunday, November 24 at 4 p.m. at Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University in Orange. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raved The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening of song. DIARIES is a marriage of many of Patinkin’s favorite Broadway and classic American tunes, along with selections from his newest recordings on Nonesuch Records, Mandy Patinkin Diary January 2018 and Mandy Patinkin Diary April/May 2018. From Randy Newman to Stephen…

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El Torito Westminster Celebrates a New Look

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2019

El Torito in Westminster has a brand-new look and is celebrating with a grand re-opening party on Thursday, November 21. The local hot-spot invites the public to join in on the celebration which will feature Free Tacos (Chicken, Steak, Carnitas & Fish), Happy Hour Specials all-day, a mariachi will perform from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and there will be a DJ from 7 p.m. - close.  Guests will enjoy a refreshed restaurant with a remodel that includes: new quartz bar top, remodeled lounge area, new flooring throughout the restaurant, as well as new signage and interior and exterior paint.  This is…

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