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Last Minute Valentine’s Gifts from OC’s Best

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By Greer Wylder
February 09, 2018

For the sweet-tooth: B.Toffee, a handcrafted, luxury toffee brand based out of Orange County. Crafted with premium ingredients (savory butter, fine domestic sugars, premium Guittard & Callebaut chocolates, all topped with superior quality pecan nuts) and that can be found in specialty retailers such as the A Market in Newport Beach, Where’s the Party? In Costa Mesa, gourmet grocers and through their e-commerce website.   Pastry chef Elyssa Fournier of Mixed Bakery is easily one of the most talented bakers we know. She bakes from home in Corona del Mar and there’s nothing she can’t create—although fan favorites are her…

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Side Deal performing at Coach House

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2018

Side Deal will be performing with Skunk Baxter on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. Side Deal is a brand new band from Grammy winner Charlie Colin, of Train, multi-platinum artist Stan Frazier of Sugar Ray, and features Jeff “Skunk” Baxter of Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers. The band also includes Joel and Scott Owen of PawnShop kings, named Rolling Stones Magazine’s “New Bands to Watch 2016.” Side Deal also shares the stage with founding members of other bands and musicians you love creating the ultimate, one of a kind experience…

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ENJOY A FOUR-COURSE MENU ON VALENTINE’S DAY at the Ranch

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2018

THE RANCH Restaurant & Saloon known best for its elevated interpretations of American and traditional cuisine and an extensive list of exclusive wine and whiskey will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special four-course dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Crafted by Executive Chef Michael Rossi, the menu features a variety of dishes prepared from scratch, with produce sourced from the restaurant’s own local heirloom farm. The four-course dinner starts at $95 per person and includes: FIRST COURSE: choose from Asparagus Hummus with Feta, Piquillo Peppers, Hazelnuts and Pita; or Country Fried Petaluma Quail with Brussels Sprouts, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fuji Apple,…

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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Donates $35,000 to Surfers Healing to Support Children

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2018

More than $35,000 was donated to Surfers Healing as a result of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s Annual Holiday Surfboard Auction and SUP/Surfing Santa Competition. Surfers Healing is a foundation for autism that hosts free surf camps that introduce children with autism and their families to the therapeutic properties of surfing. Last year, Surfers Healing took more than 5,500 children surfing during surf camps held across the country from Malibu and Doheny Beach in California to Wrightsville Beach, NC and Toronto, Canada. The collection of donated surfboards were auctioned off and over the years has highlighted boards from well-known artists like…

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Tasty Snacks and Sips at House of Blues

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2018

Find the perfect Happy Hour haven with a new selection of tasty snacks and sips at House of Blues Anaheim Restaurant & Bar. The brand new happy hour menu features delicious items priced at $4-$6, available from 3-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Head to the bar to indulge with delights like Bayou fritters, voodoo eggrolls, popcorn shrimp and much more. For refreshments, enjoy well cocktails, Fireball and Sauza Blue tequila shots and select beers for $4; call cocktails, sangria and house wines for $5; and house margaritas, Moscow mules and select 23-ounce beers for $6. HAPPY HOUR HIGHLIGHTS include Bayou…

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