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True Food Kitchen’s New Seasonal Dishes

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By Greer Wylder
September 11, 2018

Even though summer might seem like it’s over, you can still enjoy summer's seasonal foods. And at True Food Kitchen at Fashion Island new menu items are available through October. The menu highlights ingredients with natural health benefits based on the principals of Dr. Andrew Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet. The new menu features a bounty of the season’s best ingredients at their peak of freshness, including Heirloom Tomatoes, Summer Berries, Watermelon and Lavender, alongside exciting new additions such as Forbidden Black Rice, Sweet Potato Noodles (aka Korean Glass Noodles), Fonio (a gluten-free West African ancient grain) and Black Walnuts.   New Dish…

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Celebrate all things Mexico with Pop-In@Nordstrom ¡Viva México!

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By Greer Wylder
September 10, 2018

Pop-In @Nordstrom, an ongoing series of themed pop-up shops that transitions every four to six weeks is celebrating all things Mexico with Pop-In@Nordstrom ¡Viva México! at South Coast Plaza and online at Nordstrom.com/pop. now through Sept. 30. It offers a vibrant assortment of home accents and accessories from Mexican artisans, as well as ready-to-wear apparel from Mexican designers using explorations of colors, shapes, and materials. A portion of the shop’s ready-to-wear assortment is brought in through a partnership with Cooperativa Shop, a destination for carefully curated emerging and established Latin American designers. It also showcases bold and beautifully handmade, Mexican…

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Oprah Winfrey’s “All-Time Favorite Guest,” Tererai Trent, Ph.D.

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By Greer Wylder
September 10, 2018

Oprah Winfrey’s “All-Time Favorite Guest,” internationally acclaimed educator, author and humanitarian Tererai Trent, Ph.D. will be the keynote speaker during NAWBO-OC’s quarterly meeting on Tuesday, September 18, at the Center Club in Costa Mesa from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is open to the public.  Dr. Trent’s award-winning book, The Awakened Woman: Remembering & Igniting Our Sacred Dreams, inspired the theme for NAWBO OC's 2018-19 term: “We Are Here.” NAWBO-OC provides information, resources and an environment for women business owners to thrive and grow. Dr. Trent is the founder of Tererai Trent International, a nonprofit dedicated to developing and rebuilding schools and improving…

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Help Feed The Hungry, Order a Cocktail For The Burrito Project

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By Greer Wylder
September 06, 2018

This September, The Burrito Project, Greenbar Distillery and local bartenders are coming together to help feed the hungry--one cocktail at a time! Greenbar Distillery is donating one burrito per each cocktail served at participating restaurants and bars using CITY Bright Gin. These cocktails have been individually crafted by bartenders in local Orange County including numerous restaurants and bars like Javier’s, The Cannery, Tribune, Trevor's at the Tracks, and Juliette Kitchen + Bar.  With a goal to serve 50,000 cocktails in September and give out 50,000 burritos statewide between October and December. For more information, visit theburritoproject.org and to get involved email ocburritoproject@gmail.com.

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The Blind Pig Restaurant + Bar Launches New Weekend Lunch Menu

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By Greer Wylder
September 06, 2018

The Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar in Rancho Santa Margarita, just launched their new weekend lunch menu. Created by Executive Chef Karl Pfleider, who focuses on shareable American cuisine with a global influence, the new lunch menu features dishes like Hiramasa Crudo with baby beets, yuzu vinaigrette, crispy quinoa, chili oil, and scallions; and the Bacon Cheeseburger with cheddar, pickles, and creamy mustard on a potato bun. Chef Karl’s lunch items pair perfectly with Bar Manager Ryan Autry’s craft cocktail creations like the Two Peas in a Pod with Pisco, gin, aquavit, sugar snap peas, mint, and lime; and the…

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