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Sherman Library & Gardens Christmas Light Walk

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2018

Get in the holiday spirit and stroll through the Sherman Library & Gardens and enjoy unique holiday light displays and festive decorations now through Dec. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. nightly.  There’s a hot chocolate bar and make your own 'smores packets are available for purchase. Free for Members/$10 Non-Members. Children 3 and under and free Tickets available at the gate. For more information visit slgardens.org or 949.673.2261 Sherman Library & Gardens is at 2647 E. Coast Highway in Corona del Mar.

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The Butchery’s Holiday Boxes

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2018

‘Tis the season for giving! Just in time for the holidays, The Butchery launched holiday gift boxes available through their online store. Available in three separate options (The Family Box, The Prime Box, and The Wagyu Box), the holiday boxes offer a discount and free shipping anywhere in the US. The Prime Box for $200 offers a $35 discount and is packed with 2 Prime Ribeye, 2 Prime NY Strip, 2 Prime Filet Steaks, 1lb Applewood Smoked Bacon, and 2lb Lemon Pepper Marinated Chicken. For more details, and to place your online order, visit butcheryonlinestore.com.

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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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