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The Bungalow Restaurant Celebrates National Martini Day

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By Greer Wylder
June 18, 2018

The owners of the Bungalow Restaurant will be celebrating National Martini Day on Tuesday, June 19 with specially priced martinis offered all day. The Bungalow, a favorite neighborhood restaurant made famous for their OVERSIZED SIGNATURE MARTINIS since 1996, will offer twelve specialty martinis at the value price of $6.19 throughout the day and evening.  The specially priced martinis will be available in the bar only. “National Martini Day is a perfect fit for The Bungalow, as this iconic drink has always had its permanent place in the line-up of classic cocktails on our menu,” said co-owners Jim Walker and Louie Feinstein.…

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Kaleidoscope Free Summer Kids Events

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By Greer Wylder
June 18, 2018

Children can enjoy a variety of free activities and entertainment at Kaleidoscope this summer, when the center’s annual Kaleido Kids events return on Tuesday, June 19. Co-sponsored by Jump ‘n Jammin and held in Kaleidoscope’s center courtyard, the fun events are every Tuesday from June 19 through August 1 at 11:30 a.m. The series of events will conclude with the annual Kaleido Kids Carnival on Tuesday, August 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kaleidoscope donates all proceeds from Carnival tickets to Make-A-Wish® Orange County and the Inland Empire, and has raised more than $50,000 for the non-profit over the…

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Del Mar’s Culinary and Craft Beer Events

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By Greer Wylder
June 17, 2018

In addition to free concerts, Del Mar brings together the best of San Diego’s buzzing culinary and craft beer scenes with a variety of delicious events. Bringing craft beer enthusiasts joy will be delighted such as Burgers and Brews, the annual Craft Beer Fest and, to spice things up, a Wing Fest and Michelada Fest. Back again to dish out the best SoCal bites on four-wheels is Del Mar’s Food Truck Festival on August 11. Then, barbeque lovers can taste dozens of smoked meats at Del Mar’s Turf & Surf BBQ Championship on Sunday, August 19. Wednesdays are getting a…

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Bands at the Beach, The Really Big Show

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By Greer Wylder
June 17, 2018

You’re invited to the Really Big Show benefiting a Really Great Cause on Saturday, June 23 from noon to 6 p.m. There will be four awesome bands playing on the beach at Newport Dunes Resort including Side Deal, Swingin’ Tikis, Electric Cool-Aide and Superdelux. There will also be food trucks, as well as beer and wine. Proceeds from the show will support wounded military personnel through The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation with surfing and ocean therapy. Tickets cost $50 and are available at thereallybig.show. The Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive in Newport Beach.        

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Oggi’s Sports | Brewhouse, Pizza Launches New Summer Lovin’ Menu

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By Greer Wylder
June 16, 2018

Oggi’s Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza, the concept that has defined craft brewing, fresh pizza, and brewpub favorites in a sports-themed atmosphere for the past 26 years, has launched a new featured menu, celebrating produce that flourishes in the summer months. Four new menu items join the current lineup of signature dishes, each expertly paired with one of the award-winning craft beers, locally-brewed at Oggi’s new Summer Lovin’ menu is available at the Garden Grove, Fullerton and Mission Viejo locations.    New offerings include: Summertime Salad: Peppery arugula tossed in a honey lemon vinaigrette with pickled red onions, candied walnuts,…

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