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Indochino’s Black Friday Sale

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2018

As the global leader in made-to-measure apparel, Indochino at Fashion Island has developed the shopping experience of the future. Born out of the belief that you don’t need to spend a fortune on a custom wardrobe, Indochino was the first company to disrupt the traditional retail format by making perfect-fitting, personalized apparel on a mass scale. Customers take on the role of designer, picking out every detail of their suits, shirts and more to make them truly one-of-a-kind. These garments are made to their precise measurements and shipped directly to their door in two weeks, hassle free. During its Black…

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Electric Bike Company Offers A Demo Ride Day

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2018

On Friday, Nov. 23 from noon to 4 p.m., the Newport Beach-based Electric Bike Company is teaming up with HB Cycles to host a Demo Ride Day! Whether you’ve been thinking about purchasing an e-bike, or you’re curious about what they are and how they work, this is the perfect opportunity for you to come and try one out. Bring the whole family and take a ride around Huntington Beach to learn what these high quality, affordable electric beach cruisers are all about! Electric Bike Company owner Sean Lupton-Smith will also be in attendance and available to answer questions about…

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A Well-Deserved Surprise: 9-Year-Old Orange County Leukemia Survivor Gets Special Shopping Spree

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By Greer Wylder
November 20, 2018

At the age of 9, Matthew Morales of Fullerton has the strength and bravery of someone well beyond his years.  After being misdiagnosed three separate times in a span of two weeks, Matthew was diagnosed at four years old on Jan. 10 2014 with a rare form of childhood leukemia, B-Cell ALL Ph+. Once diagnosed, Doctors said he had hours left; Matthew spent six days in PICU before he could start treatment. After an intense 3-year treatment, most of which was inpatient, Matthew finished cancer-free in February 2017. Sadly, Matthew relapsed July 10, 2017, at seven years old and due to the…

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Thanksgiving Inspired Ice Cream

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By Greer Wylder
November 20, 2018

Thanksgiving-inspired ice cream flavors are a thing at Salt & Straw in Anaheim. You can get in on their “A Thanksgiving Celebration” series with flavors inspired by favorite Thanksgiving dishes with offerings such as Salted Caramel Thanksgiving Turkey, Roasted Peach & Sage Cornbread Stuffing and Spiced Goat Cheese & Pumpkin Pie. Flavors are available through Friday, Nov. 23. with pints to pick up in the shop or for delivery through Postmates. For every pint of Thanksgiving flavors purchased, Salt & Straw will donate one to the Orange County Food Bank, who works to alleviate hunger in Orange County. Roasted Peach & Sage Cornbread Stuffing —…

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Top Hotels Offering Thanksgiving Feasts

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By Greer Wylder
November 19, 2018

Let some of the best hotels in OC prepare a Thanksgiving feast for you and your family. The following hotels go all out to make your Thanksgiving special. Thanksgiving at Montage Laguna Beach at The Loft Thursday, November 22, from 12 to 9 p.m. The culinary team is creating a celebratory Four-Course Holiday Tasting Menu with a choice of Appetizers like Maine Lobster Bisque. Second Course options include Pumpkin Agnolotti and Pan-Seared Diver Scallop, and entrees are Mary's Farm Turkey with traditional accompaniments, Slow-Roasted Beef Short Rib with polenta and glazed carrots or Pan-Seared Baja California Striped Bass. Tempting desserts…

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