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Chef Amy Lebrun appointed Executive Chef of Lido Bottle Works

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By Greer Wylder
February 28, 2018

Lido Bottle Works at Lido Marina Village just promoted original sous chef Amy Lebrun to executive chef. She replaced chef Joel Harrington who moved out of state to pursue new culinary opportunities. Lebrun started her culinary career in 2001 at The Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel where she worked with O.C. chefs including Harrington and Dee Nguyen of Break of Dawn. Over the years Amy has had leadership roles in several high-volume and corporate venues including The Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel; The Resort at Pelican Hill; 24-Carrots and Wyndham Avenue of the Arts. Her culinary flourish is most evident in…

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Enter to Win a New Car to help cure T1D

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By Greer Wylder
February 27, 2018

It’s exciting to announce the Hogan family, through Capistrano Toyota, is generously donating a fully loaded 2017 Toyota Rav4 Limited FWD in Electric Blue Storm (MSRP: $37,071) to be raffled at the JDRF Dream Gala on Saturday, March 17 at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. The donation is in support of their daughter Mckenzie Jane and many others like her, who daily fight against type one diabetes. They hope that one day their donation can help cure T1D. You too can help Mckenzie and those like her to find a cure for T1D buy purchasing a raffle ticket! Tickets cost $100…

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Orange County’s Top Leaders Unite To End Homelessness

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By Greer Wylder
February 27, 2018

 “United to End Homelessness,” a community-wide initiative led by Orange County United Way and comprised of top leaders from business, philanthropic, government and faith-based sectors will officially launch on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at University of California, Irvine. Its mission is to ensure that integrated and sustainable solutions are implemented for people suffering from homelessness in Orange County. At the event, “United to End Homelessness” will announce its leadership team while rolling out a comprehensive Public Awareness campaign to educate the Orange County community about who the homeless are, their needs and what must happen to provide long-term, sustainable solutions. This…

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57th annual Adoption Guild Patroness Spring Luncheon

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2018

Anyone looking to “adopt” a worthy cause can do no better than joining the 57th annual Adoption Guild Patroness Spring Luncheon, “Celebrating Family.”  It will be held on March 2, 2018, at the Newport Beach Country Club, where 250 guests will dine together in the ballroom while watching a fashion show sponsored by Grayse, the new design house from mother/daughter duo Marie Gray and Kelly Gray. These two Orange County icons (formerly of St. John Knits) will dress the models in the spring collection from Grayse, which puts a modern spin on luxurious separates. Of course, the fun begins much…

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The Ultimate Dude Ranch

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2018

Spring break is around the corner, and if dude ranches and unplugging are your thing, you will love Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, AZ. It’s one of America’s original, old-time cattle and guest ranches, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year! As the ultimate dude ranch experience, activities include miles of horseback riding trails through mountains and desert, fishing, biking, hiking, Jeep adventure, a kids’ camp and more. The Ranch’s amenities include four tennis courts among the towering saguaro and ocotillo, several swimming pools, and more than 150 horses for lessons and rides from sun-up to sunset. A variety of lodging options provide…

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