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Valentine’s Day Dining at Mesa and Restaurant Habana

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By Greer Wylder
February 13, 2019

Considering where to dine out on Valentine’s Day? Two of my fave restaurants in Orange County, Mesa and Restaurant Habana in Costa Mesa and Irvine, are planning special offerings for couples and singles. Mesa The chic cocktail-haven and eatery will be offering a prix fixe menu for couples this Valentine's Day, as well as an In Love With Myself mixer at the bar top and lounge area. For those interested in the prix fixe menu, Chef Abad will be offering an amuse bouche, followed by a three-course menu featuring Tuna 'Nicoise' as the first course (haricot verts, blistered tomato, confit…

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THE RANCH SALOON WELCOMES BLOWN AWAY: A TRIBUTE TO CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND HONEY COUNTY

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By Greer Wylder
February 12, 2019

The Ranch Saloon, known as one of Orange County’s best venues for live country music and line dancing, will be welcoming Blown Away: a tribute to Carrie Underwood and Honey County to the Saloon this February. Blown Away, scheduled to play on Wednesday, February 13, will feature the talents of Amanda Ferris and Arnie Newman’s Country Club Band in its tribute night to Carrie Underwood. They are prepared to showcase some of the top hits from the #1 Female Country Pop Singer of the decade! Honey County, performing on Wednesday, February 27, is a popular, female trio country music band…

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FULLERTON MEXICAN RESTAURANT Celebrates VALENTINE’S DAY

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By Greer Wylder
February 12, 2019

Hidalgo Cocina & Cocteles in Fullerton is celebrating Valentine’s Day by offering a 3-course prix fixe menu for $45 per person and includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. The restaurant will still offer its traditional menu on that day. Located at the Villa del Sol in Fullerton’s Historic Downtown, Hidaldo was recently purchased by husband/wife duo Ryan and Brianne Dudley, owners of The Cellar Restaurant, also situated at the Villa del Sol.   Its vast menu consists of Mexican and other Latin dishes served in a hacienda-like setting or al fresco in its garden-like patio. The Valentine’s Day menu…

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Valentine’s Day at Surf & Sand Resort

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2019

Surf & Sand Resort is offering more than stunning views for couples enjoying Valentine’s Day this year. Located directly on 500 feet of Laguna Beach sand, it provides the perfect escape for a romantic staycation or Valentine’s Day dinner. Couples can cozy up on private balconies and experience, Surf & Sand Resort's new Sunset, Caviar & Bubbles offering where Champagne and caviar can be served up on their oceanfront balconies for a romantic sunset experience. The culinary team prepares Ossetra Caviar and Buckwheat Blini with all of the perfect accouterments including crème fraîche, chives, egg white, and egg yolk hard boiled and…

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Best-Selling Physicist Brian Greene returns to Soka

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2019

Critical Conversations at Soka, a distinguished speakers series featuring artists, instigators, and thought-leaders, features best-selling physicist Brian Greene on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Named “The single best explainer of abstruse concepts in the world,” by The Washington Post, Dr. Greene will discuss “The Creative Spark: Unleashing the Drive to Innovate,” sharing wild stories from the frontiers of science that demonstrate how staying the course while shedding expectations, maintaining individuality while working collaboratively, and accepting failure while pushing for success – all coalesce to spark innovative results in academics, business, and science. Dr. Greene’s talk will be followed by a conversation…

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