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Room & Board SOCO’s Annual Clearance & Floor Sample Event

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By Greer Wylder
December 22, 2017

Before the season’s festivities come to a close, join Room & Board at SOCO and The OC Mix for their annual Clearance Event beginning Tues., December 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. During this one-time-only shopping event, the modern, American-made home furnishings retailer will offer their discontinued products and floor samples for 20% to 50% off. Nearly 90 percent of Room & Board’s sustainably sourced and environmentally conscious home furnishings are made right in the United States, and feature timeless designs that will last for years to come. Quantities are limited, so act quickly for the best selection of…

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Pacific City Presents Jo & Paul’s Sonic Boom

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By Greer Wylder
December 21, 2017

Jo & Paul's Sonic Boom will bring their unique sound to Pacific City on Thursday, December 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Mix one talented British guitarist named Jo 'Dog' Almeida (Dogs D’Amour) with one eccentric frontman, Paul Mars Black (L.A. Guns, Black Cherry), add generous dashes of blues, pop, and roots rock and roll and bake until finished. The result? Jo & Paul's Sonic Boom! Join the fun evening of wistful lyrics combined with feel-good melodies resulting in a vibe that will stay with you long after the evening has ended.  For more information, please visit gopacificcity.com. Pacific City…

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OC Based Kicktail Energy Mixers

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By Greer Wylder
December 21, 2017

A new, first-of-its-kind natural energy cocktail mixer line has hit the shelves and bars of Orange County, bringing a brand-new product concept to market. OC based Kicktail Energy Mixers are enriched with caffeine, taurine and B-group vitamins, giving classic cocktails a boost of energy without compromising a customer’s drink-of-choice. Cans of Kicktail can also be consumed own as a zero to low sugar energy drink. Newport Beach native Darin Rasmussen was on a mission to research and develop an energy product that would enhance his cocktails, rather than overpower his drinks with sweeteners and medicinal flavors. He became tired of…

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Moulin’s Parisian Holiday Market Takeover

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2017

Moulin’s Newport Beach patisserie has transformed into a Parisian holiday market. Named One of The Best Holiday Markets in the US by Food & Wine, Moulin’s market will run through December 31. From the moment you enter Moulin’s patisserie, you’ll be transported to Paris with the smell of freshly baked pastries, the sound of French Christmas music playing, and the sight of artisan tarts glimmering in the pastry case. From floor to ceiling, the patisserie is brimming with beautiful holiday baskets of all sizes filled with everything a true Francophile could ever dream of.  Some highlights of this market a display case glistening…

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Holiday gift card incentives

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2017

Holiday gift card incentives abound! Here's some that give a reason to pick up restaurant gift cards for last minute presents--a bonus for the buyer to keep or gift as well!   TAPS Fish House & Brewery For every $100 in gift cards purchased through December 31st,  receive a certificate for a complimentary Sunday Brunch—a $38.99 value. Voted "Best Brunch" in Orange County Register's Best of OC 2017,  TAPS lavish brunch extravaganza includes seafood on ice, a carving station, made-to-order omelets, charcuterie and gourmet cheeses, a variety of TAPS signature dishes, a decadent dessert bar with a chocolate fountain and…

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