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Valenza Chocolatier Holiday Pop-Up Shop

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2018

Valenza Chocolatier celebrates its 6th annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop at the Hood Kitchen in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, Dec. 18 through Wednesday, Dec. 19 from noon to 7 p.m. Make your holiday gifting season memorable with Valenza Chocolatier’s Holiday Collection. Each chocolate or confection has its own unique Italian history while capturing the holiday spirit with ingredients such as amaretto, cinnamon, clove, candied orange peel, hazelnuts, limoncello, pecans, nutmeg, and more. It’s the perfect gift for a holiday party host/hostess or stocking stuffer for the ultimate chocolate lover. “Being half Sicilian (Valenza is my maiden name), I grew up making an…

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The Sweetest Dessert Buffet

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2018

Calling all dessert enthusiasts! You will love the new decadent dessert buffet at Habana at Irvine Spectrum! You can indulge in Cuban-inspired treats including Churro Cubanos with fresh coconut syrup, seasonal pies, rich chocolate cake, flan, and even a Plantain Flambé! You can indulge in these new and exciting sweets every Tuesday through Friday from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. and enjoy live music while you treat yourself to sweetness. Experience the dessert buffet for only $12 with the purchase of an entrée.* Habana is at 706 Spectrum Center Drive in Irvine. 949.419.0100.

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Festive Tea at AVEO Table + Bar

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By Greer Wylder
December 14, 2018

Enjoy festive tea time at Aveo Table + Bar at the Monarch Beach Resort on Saturday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 22. Sip on classic hot teas including the signature Monarch blend of passion fruit and California mandarin, with additional options like lavender Earl Grey and a lemon mango tango. Light bites will be displayed in a buffet style with delightful tastes of strawberry-champagne goat cheese, lobster mango salad, eggnog eclairs, and much more! $75 per adult plus ($45 for bottomless champagne). $30 per child. Monarch Beach Resort is at 1 Monarch Beach Resort North in Dana Point.

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Winter Wonderland at Union Market

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By Greer Wylder
December 14, 2018

A Winter Wonderland is coming to Union Market Tustin on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy magical “snowfall”, complimentary photos with Santa & the Snow Queen, tasty bites & sips from your favorite eateries inside Union Market Tustin, plus kids’ crafts, entertainment and more! Portola Coffee Roasters will be serving complimentary samples of Starlight Mint Mocha. The Central Bar will be serving a tasting of a holiday cocktail.  Hatch will be serving a tasting of a holiday tiki cocktail. Bear Cheese Tarts will be serving complimentary bites of their signature baked cheese tarts. All Coco will be…

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Celebrate National Day of the Horse

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By Greer Wylder
December 13, 2018

Come out to celebrate National Day of the Horse at the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day encourages people to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States. Enjoy free pony rides, food and fun, gift and horse vendors, and demonstrations: Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Western Reining, and Western Pleasure. Free parking in the lot on Ellis, just west of Goldenwest. No parking available at the Equestrian Center. Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center is at 18318 Goldenwest Street in Huntington Beach.

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