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Experience Thailand, International Culinary Tours

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By Greer Wylder
August 26, 2019

International Culinary Tours, specializing in food, wine and cooking tours to Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, South America and Asia is planning a Thailand trip on February 1 to 13, 2020. Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Krabi Archipelago from Feb. 1-13, 2020, 13 days | 12 nights. Highlights: Imagine yourself in the bustling city of Bangkok at the floating markets. Immerse yourself in nature at an Elephant rescue center in Chiang Mai. Relax on your private yacht in the Andaman Sea. Practice yoga in beautiful settings. Experience Thai culture through its food, cooking classes. Price is $3,295. For more information, visit internationalculinarytours.com…

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Bacchus Bar & Bistro at Quail Hill

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By Greer Wylder
August 26, 2019

Did you know that Bacchus Bar & Bistro in Irvine offers 50+ wines by the glass and over 200 wines by the bottle? They’ve also added to their seasonally inspired menu crafted by Chef Leo. It’s a great place to stop in for a glass or pick up a bottle of wine to bring home that you can't find elsewhere. Also enjoy live music, private events, wine dinners, and a wine club. The menu offerings includes: Cheese and Charcuterie, Chef’s Cheese selection, Shady Canyon Board, and Burrata. For the Table: BBQ Shrimp, Hummus, Lamb Lollipops with mashed potatoes, Pork Lollipops…

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Legends of Hollywood Childhelp Diamond Jubilee Gala!

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2019

The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp will celebrate its Legends of Hollywood Childhelp Diamond Jubilee Gala on Saturday, October 19, at The Resort at Pelican Hill. Event Chairs Joy Estrada and Gina Van Ocker along with Honorary Chair, Janet Ronnenberg will lead the committee in transforming the main ballroom to bring legendary Hollywood back to life. It will be an evening to remember with dinner, dancing to live music by Daring Greatly, silent and live auctions, and casino-style gambling, all to raise money toward stopping child abuse and neglect, and to support the children under Childhelp’s care. For 60 years,…

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Sunday Jazz Brunch at Oak Grill

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2019

Oak Grill at Fashion Island Hotel knows how to put out its Sunday best, and Chef Brittany Valles certainly knows how to wow diners – dates, friends, family – with jazzy brunch dishes they’ll love. On Sunday, Sept. 1 live jazz music begins. Brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the new menu, are House-Made Monkey Bread (while supplies last); Breakfast Flatbread with bacon, over easy egg and marinara sauce; and other shareables. Interesting Starters include Grilled Pound Cake, House-Made Smoked Salmon and Sweet or Savory Crêpe. From the Main entrées, guests can select one Starter and one…

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Utopia comes to the OC

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2019

Join the Ethos Contemporary Art in Newport Beach as they bring select works from their LA show "Utopia" to Orange County on Saturday, Aug 24, 6-9 p.m. Check out the latest in street art and other paintings. Free one-hour parking at the Lido Marina Villiage  (not Valet). No host afterparty at Zinqué. Come have a toast and find out what is new at Ethos Gallery. Ethos Contemporary Art represents established local and international contemporary artists. They specialize in large scale paintings, monumental steel, marble and bronze sculpture, museum level art glass, and works on paper. Call for a complimentary home art consultation. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.…

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