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Wellness Week Returns to Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
August 14, 2019

Take a break from the demands of everyday life and find your self-care sanctuary in Newport Beach during Wellness Week on August 23-29. Build your own wellness retreat from their menu of city-wide offerings, from holistic hotel packages and energizing active experiences to healthy eats and restoring spa services, Newport Beach invites you to relax, reset and rejuvenate. Local businesses such as Balboa Bay Resort, Pelican Hill, Gratitude Café and more offer wellness deals for a week. There will also be a “throwback Thursday” kick-off event at Fashion Island with an aerobics class lead by Newport Peach plus store pop-ups…

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Newport Beach Wine & Food Oct. 3 - 6

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2019

Newport Beach Wine & Food is only two months away (returning from October 3-6 this year), and tickets are going quick for some of the weekend's most coveted events. Limited tickets are still available for Saturday and Sunday's Grand Tasting event featuring endless bites from more than 40 of OC's top restaurants, 250+ varieties of world-class wines, and interactive chef demos from Richard Blais, Antonia Lofaso, Hubert Keller, Brooke Williamson, and more. Highly-anticipated events like the Fire It Up beachside barbecue, JUSTIN Isosceles vertical library tasting, Cristal & Caviar pairing with Chef Alan Greeley, and Cult Wines of Napa seminar…

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Affogato a la Rose

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2019

As temperatures rise this summer, Davio’s at the Irvine Towers has the perfect dessert to cool down with. "Affogato a la Rosé," is perfect for hot summer days and nights! A take on the Frozé, Davio's version is made with 2 scoops of housemade peach sorbet, fresh raspberries, and rosé prosecco poured tableside. The full menus can be found here. Davio’s is located at 18420 Von Karman Avenue in Irvine. 949.477.4810.

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new surf city inspired menu at Tanner’s

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2019

Tanner’s Restaurant inside Paséa Hotel & Spa, the newest four-diamond hotel in Huntington Beach, launched a new surf city-inspired menu through the fall. It features local, sustainable ingredients inspired by the international flavors of renowned surf cities from around the world paying homage to famous surf spots from Hawaii to Australia and beyond, to honor the waves of the world.  NEW DISHES INCLUDE: Pan Seared Barramundi – Sydney, Australia. Tomato Tamarind broth, Fingerling Potatoes, Spring peas, sweet peppers and asparagus. Roasted Organic Peri-Peri Chicken - Cape town, South Africa. African Spice Roasted Jidori Chicken, Harissa Crusted White Yams, Mint Yogurt.…

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OC Punk Scene on Display at Chapman University Aug. 17 - Dec. 18

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By Greer Wylder
August 12, 2019

Orange County’s punk rock scene is on display at Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University with an opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Kids of the Black Hole: The First Two Decades of Punk in Orange County exhibit spotlights the visual culture of O.C. punk musicians, artists, and fans from the 1970s to 1990s. The regional aesthetics and politics of punk are explored through a unique collection of flyers, fanzines, clothing, album art, and memorabilia. Free to attend. Display curated by Rand Boyd and Wendy Gonaver of the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections &…

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