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Strut Bar & Club Debuts this Summer

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By Greer Wylder
May 21, 2019

Strut Bar & Club will unveil Costa Mesa’s newest nightlife destination this summer in the former Holiday location on W. 19th Street.  Strut will offer an ALL inclusive playground for every form of self-expression. Strut is being master planned by the award-winning design firm of Davis Ink and will offer two unique, nostalgia driven spaces under one roof. Strut Bar will be open daily and offer an approachable bar setting with elevated craft cocktails and a curated menu of small plates. Strut Club will be open Friday and Saturday evenings to entertain Orange County by paying homage to one of…

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Celebrating National Burger Month at SoCal’s Burnt Crumbs and Burntzilla

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By Greer Wylder
May 21, 2019

You never need an excuse to devour a juicy burger, but just in case you can celebrate National Burger Month all this month or National Burger Day on May 28 with an array of delicious burgers from SoCal's Burnt Crumbs and Burntzilla. Burnt Crumbs The Western Burger - This award-winning burger (named as one of OC's best burgers by Orange Coast Magazine) features a premium Angus beef patty, smoked cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, BBQ sauce, and crispy onion rings. Have a napkin  (or five) ready. The Pastrami Burger ($15) - Calling all carnivores! Not for the faint of stomach,…

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Girls Inc. brings back Smart-Ups Summer Program

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By Greer Wylder
May 20, 2019

Girls Inc. brings back Smart-Ups – a summer program for young girls currently in grades 3rd through 5th (who will be entering 4th – 6th grades in Summer 2019) that is sure to be a memorable and impactful summer for all participants. The program runs  Monday – Friday; July 1st -July 31st from 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. at Chapman University in Orange. Smart-Ups is a place for young girls to learn leadership, economic literacy and business skills by creating their own mini-society and opening up their own business.  Participants will learn about marketing, advertising, budgeting, confidence building, body positivity and…

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Water Park Summer Kick Off

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By Greer Wylder
May 20, 2019

Kickoff the start of summer at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on May 24 to May 27 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. as they launch the Water Park! They have brand new inflatables for the largest inflatable obstacle course in SoCal. They also offer a new fleet of watercraft rentals, including Radiant Rides. Tour the Back Bay on one of these watercraft and you might even find dolphins and sea lions. Water Park Tickets are on sale now for $25 per person. They can be purchased at the door. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is at 1131 Back Bay…

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New ocean-inspired offerings at Driftwood

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By Greer Wylder
May 17, 2019

Adding to his already acclaimed menu of ocean-inspired offerings, Driftwood executive chef Rainer Schwarz offers dishes featuring fresh, vibrant Spring ingredients. Among the new items is the DK Seafood Tower, a seafood lover’s dream, filled with Maine Lobster Tail, King crab leg, poached jumbo Mexican shrimp, oysters on the half shell, Spanish octopus ceviche, and tuna tartare. A sampling of Chef Rainer’s new menu items includes the following dishes: Small Plates House Cured Steelhead Salmon cucumber and dill creme fraiche, brioche toast points, Peruvian peppadews. Duck Confit & Goat Cheese Ravioli beurre blanc, sauteed mushrooms, toasted pistachios. Large Plates Whole Roasted Dover Sole "sauce Grenoble", potato onion brandade.…

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