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superfood-infused Horchatas on Cinco de Mayo

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2019

Ivan Calderon of Taco Rosa and Taco Mesa will be the first in Orange County to offer traditional Valencia-style horchatas made with organic tiger nuts debuting on Cinco de Mayo. His new Original Horchatería menu will feature signature horchatas infused with superfoods like turmeric, ashwagandha, maca, and cacao. Among the oldest cultivated plants in ancient Egypt, tiger nuts were brought to Valencia, Spain in the early 13th century and were popularized through the regional refreshment — horchata de chufa. Despite the root vegetable’s popularity in Spain, tiger nut-based horchatas are practically non-existent in Latin America where post-Inquisition interpretations of the drink…

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M. Butterfly, Closes South Coast Repertory’s Season

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2019

David Henry Hwang’s M. Butterfly, a tale of obsession, perception and the allure of fantasy, will conclude South Coast Repertory’s 2018-19 season. Hwang’s break-out hit—a Tony Award-winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist—is about more than steamy seduction and fantasy; inspired by a true account, it’s a compelling story of espionage, East-West relations, and betrayal. Desdemona Chiang, in her SCR debut, directs the show on the Segerstrom Stage, May 11-June 8. Tickets are available online at scr.org. Tickets start at $23. Discounts are available for full-time students, patrons 25 years of age and under, fulltime educators, seniors and groups of 10 or…

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Mother’s Day Shopping at Elyse Walker

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2019

What’s new at Elyse Walker in Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach? You can treat Mom to something special, on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, jewelry designer, Zoë Chicco will be hosting a special pre-Mother’s Day trunk show at Elyse Walker Newport Beach. It’s your chance to build your own unique 14k gold charm necklace in person. Zoe and her team will customize it for you on the spot with their portable engraving machine. Instant gratification and a signature keepsake all in a day's work! You can also shop for vintage designer jewelry dating back to the 1900s.  The curated…

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Stay Home and Do Some Good on Derby Day

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2019

The Ebell Club of Laguna Beach invites the community to join them for their “Non-Event.” In lieu of hosting their Kentucky Derby event, Ebell Club of Laguna Beach wants your dollars to go further from the comfort of your own home. Rather than funding a venue, band or food – they want 100% of your donation to go back to the community who needs it most.  No derby attire needed to join the winners circle. Your donation will go directly to the 24 organizations and four scholarships they fund yearly. So kick off your shoes, stay home and do some good by donating to Ebell…

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Toast Kitchen + Bakery Donating May’s Proceeds to Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2019

It has always been John Park’s, executive chef and owner of Toast Kitchen + Bakery, mission to utilize his culinary talents to serve the community.  Toast donates 10% of all proceeds each month to a different charitable organization year-round, and this month Toast is benefitting Bracken’s Kitchen.  Bracken’s Kitchen partners with various businesses, restaurants and food industry companies to provide food for the homeless.  Toast Kitchen + Bakery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – closed on Mondays. Visit Toast with your family and friends to enjoy breakfast,…

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