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LA-Based Caffe Luxxe Expands to Long Beach

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2019

LA-based Caffe Luxxe just opened its 7th location at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach. It's known for roasting all coffees by hand, locally. It's a farm-to-cup concept, which means their commitment to serving great coffee begins thousands of miles away at family-owned and operated farms that practice sustainability.   Caffe Luxxe commemorates each opening with an exclusive coffee blend release, and in keeping with tradition, the company will debut their Naples Blend, named for Long Beach’s picturesque waterfront neighborhood, which Caffe Luxxe, takes its inspiration from Italy. A blend of coffees from Brazil and Guatemala, the medium-bodied Naples Blend…

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THE SCIENCE OF GINGERBREAD AT DISCOVERY CUBE OC AND LA

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2019

Discovery Cube Orange County and Discovery Cube Los Angeles invites you to explore Gingerbread Slopes and celebrate the holiday season at The Science of Gingerbread, California’s largest gingerbread competition and a display featuring more than 200 entries annually. With the community’s participation and use of creative design and engineering, spectacular gingerbread structures will come to life through Jan. 5. About the Competition: Individuals of all ages, organizations and classrooms are proudly displaying their gingerbread structures at Discovery Cube Los Angeles and Discovery Cube Orange County for the duration of the event. Competition categories include “Best Holiday Theme,” “Best by an…

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Orange Hill’s Christmas Day Champagne Buffet

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By Greer Wylder
December 16, 2019

Tis' the season to gather with family and friends at Orange Hill to enjoy a Christmas Day Champagne Buffet! On Wednesday, December 25 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Champagne Buffet features Breakfast Favorites, Herb Crusted Prime Rib, Holiday Ham, Slow Roasted Turkey, Leg of Lamb, Crab Legs, Sushi and More! Adult $80 | Children $35 (5-12) Breakfast items are available until 3 p.m. Make your reservation today at theorangehillrestaurant.com Can't make it on Christmas? Join them on Christmas Eve for dinner from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. featuring a Pre-Fixe Menu. (regular menu will not be available). 6410 E. Chapman in…

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Sip And Shop at Voluspa in support of JDRF

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By Greer Wylder
December 16, 2019

Voluspa Fashion Island is hosting a holiday sip & shop on Monday, Dec. 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. You can sip Champagne, snack on sweets, smell holiday fragrances, and wrap up all your new gifts to go. Purchases will include a complimentary holiday mini votive and 20% will go to JDRF Orange County to help fund their mission to help create a world without Type 1 Diabetes. Voluspa is at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.717.6841.

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Mixed Pop Up Bake Sale

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By Greer Wylder
December 13, 2019

Leave the holiday baking to the pros this season. You can pick up all of your holiday treats from award-winning Mixed Bakery at a Pop Up Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec, 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at West Elm in South Coast Plaza. All of your holiday favorites will be there including Cookies, Chocolate Saucisson, Brownies, Lemon Bars and more. You can also contact Pastry Chef Elyssa Fournier directly for special orders at 949.903.bake, or elyssa@mixed-bakery.com West Elm is at South Coast Plaza at 3333 Bear St Ste 231 in Costa Mesa. 714.662.1960.

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