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LA-based Female-Owned Company Gives Back

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2019

In honor of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, LA-based Copper Cow Coffee, a women-owned and sustainably sourced Vietnamese pour-over coffee startup, will be donating 20% of all sales to Women for Women International, an organization that helps marginalized women in Afghanistan, Rwanda, Iraq, and other high-conflict areas reach their social and economic potential. Copper Cow Coffee is a portable pour over with zero gadgetry that makes great Vietnamese coffee. The single-use filter (biodegradable and compostable) is designed to replicate traditional Vietnamese phin but is pre-filled sustainably sourced Vietnamese coffee (not instant). Just place over any cup and add…

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The 2nd Annual OCWineFest

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2019

OCWineFest returns to San Juan Capistrano March 9 and 10, to sip for a cause, bringing top wineries into one location for two days of wine tasting and wine education on the historic grounds of A Stone’s Throw Winery, with many OC-based winemakers, luxe exhibitors, and great philanthropic organizations in the mix. All tickets include unlimited tastings and a souvenir glass. Ideal for the wine novice to the aficionado balancing fun, exploration, and education with wine and beer tastings, food pairings, seminars, and a chance to meet some of the area’s top sommeliers and winemakers. The event will also feature…

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International Women’s Day Sajj and Daphne’s Specials

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By Greer Wylder
March 07, 2019

This International Women’s Day, SAJJ Mediterranean is encouraging guests to treat the strong, hard-working women in their life with buy one, get one FREE entrees all day long on Friday, March 8. Choose from their signature Sajj wrap, pita sandwich, rice or freekeh bowl, or salad and top it with all of your leading lady’s favorites. Visit either OC location in Irvine (6366 Irvine Center Drive) or Rancho Santa Margarita (22245 El Paseo). Daphne’s is also celebrating International Women's Day by offering $5 Athena Salads through its Pita Points loyalty program. The signature Athena Salad changes its ingredients seasonally, and…

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Women in Wine | CUCINA enoteca x Buehler Vineyards

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By Greer Wylder
March 07, 2019

Wine enthusiasts can join Cucina enoteca Irvine on Friday, March 8 at 6 p.m. for an evening and four-course wine dinner hosted by Helen Buehler of Buehler Vineyard. They’ve been making Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel for more than four decades. Their goal is to combine meticulous vineyard management and minimal winemaking techniques to create wines of complexity and depth at a fair and reasonable price. Four course dinner | $60 per person Featured Wines: 2016 | Russan River Chardonnay, 2015 | Napa Valley Zinfandel, 2015 | Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. All wine available for purchase after the event. Reservations are available online at urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-enoteca-irvine,…

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Peter Millar opens at Fashion Island

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By Greer Wylder
March 06, 2019

American luxury apparel brand Peter Millar has partnered with GARYS men’s store to open its first West Coast location in Fashion Island on Thursday, March 7. The newest Peter Millar boutique offers sophisticated lifestyle apparel and elevated sportswear to dress men of all walks of life – from business exes and men about town to athletes. Apparel available in store will include the brand’s finely crafted sartorial Peter Millar Collection, elevated Crown Sportswear, as well as luxury performance apparel and activewear from the Crown Sport line. The collection is proudly worn by numerous golf professionals on the PGA tour. Come…

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