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Saying Goodbye to Pie-Not

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By Greer Wylder
June 24, 2019

Pie-Not, the Aussie-style pie shop in Costa Mesa will sadly close on Sunday, June 30. Its Pacific City’s LOT 579 food hall location in Huntington Beach already closed last week. Its savory pies and pastries, as well as authentic Aussie desserts such as the Lamington, paired with 100% Australian coffee were beloved by fans for the past six years “Pie-Not has been a labor of love from the start,” said co-founder and owner, Ryan Lopiccolo. “We can’t thank our community enough for their support and enthusiasm for Pie-Not over the past six years. We will miss our days in the…

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Champagne & High Heels

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By Greer Wylder
June 21, 2019

What woman doesn’t want to wear high heels without pain, cramps or other discomfort? Find out how you can keep your feet supported and pain free, even while wearing your favorite heels, at Champagne & High Heels, a pop-up shop and presentation at Newport Center Orthopedic on Tuesday, June 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy light bites, Champagne, special offers, and a brief presentation about the first-ever high heel insole, available in the U.S. exclusively at Newport Center Orthopedic. Handcrafted in Germany, the first-ever high heel insole by Medi, a worldwide leader in compression and orthopedics, is…

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THREE NEW CHEFS Join MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH

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By Greer Wylder
June 21, 2019

Three new talented chefs are joining The Montage Laguna Beach at the elegantly casual all-day dining spot The Loft and the signature restaurant Studio. Executive Chef David Serus of Le Mans, France oversees culinary operations ar Montage Laguna Beach including special events, meetings, weddings and banquets. After attending cooking school in Quimper, France, he served a year in the French navy and then worked at two Michelin Star restaurants – one in London and the other in the South of France. He’s worked at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and The Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts across the U.S. He was…

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A taste of ALOHA, Slater’s 50/50 style!

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By Greer Wylder
June 20, 2019

In celebration of Hawaiian Foods Week, you’re invited to Slater's 50/50 in Huntington Beach Saturday, June 22 from 2-5 p.m. for the ultimate beachfront Hawaiian Luau and an epic professional burger-eating competition starring SPAM! Festivities will include live Haka dance performances, a prize wheel, complimentary samples of the new King's Luau Burger, and the main event: two competitive eaters going head-to-head to see who can be the FIRST to finish the massive Big Island Feast Burger. The behemoth burger, a new addition to the Slater's menu, is designed for 4-6 hungry guests and piled high with a 2.5 pound beef…

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Summer Fun at Waterfront Beach Resort

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By Greer Wylder
June 20, 2019

Celebrate summer with the entire family at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel. Located steps away from the sand in Huntington Beach, the full-service resort and spa is family-friendly and luxurious. Weekends at the Waterfront Resort Hotel have something fun for everyone through Labor Day!  Fridays & Saturdays: Enjoy MANKOTA, the Polynesian fire and dance show taking place at the Driftwood Beach Club fifteen minutes before sunset.  Every Saturday: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., kids can get complimentary glitter tattoos and dance to live DJ music at the pool deck.  Every Sunday: The fun continues with a balloon artist and steel…

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