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Chef Craig Strong Introduces New Summer Menu at Ocean at Main

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By Greer Wylder
May 23, 2019

Michelin-starred Chef Craig Strong has unveiled a new menu at his Ocean at Main in Laguna Beach. Inspired by his recent travels through Italy, Greece, and Croatia, Strong’s new summer dishes mark the first major menu overhaul since the restaurant opened in October. Recently honored as a Best New Restaurant by Orange Coast Magazine and named among James Beard award-winning critic, Brad A. Johnson’s 75 Best Places to Eat, Ocean at Main has made a splash in the heart of Laguna Beach. Awakening the senses to a summer spent abroad, Strong’s new menu delivers the richness of European fare through Spanish…

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The Annual Liquid Run at Newport Dunes

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By Greer Wylder
May 22, 2019

The Annual Liquid Run is returning to Newport Dunes this Memorial Day Weekend for the largest inflatable obstacle course fun run on May 25, 26 & 27th. Tickets are on sale now at the-liquid-run. The Liquid Run is specially designed for you and your friends to splash, bounce, and bound through a floating obstacle course with over 50 challenging (but fun!) obstacles to traverse, all on top of clean, clear water. They’ll also have fun for all your family and friends including a Free Play Zone, Music, food, liquid libations lounge and much more! Now’s the time to make a…

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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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