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South of France Feast Paired with Jazz Fusion

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By Greer Wylder
October 10, 2017

Back Bay Bistro welcomes legendary musician and French gourmet chef, Bunny Brunel, for a special evening of jazz fusion and a feast inspired by the South of France on Saturday, October 14, dinner is served at 6 p.m., concert is at 7:30 p.m. The dinner concert will feature an all-star band of highly acclaimed jazz performers, Bunny’s signature seafood main course with a curated wine pairing, and the panoramic view of the Back Bay. The dinner starts with choice of Pumpkin Spice Soup with Crème Fraiche, or Bistro Salad with Mixed Greens, Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Feta, and Champagne Vinaigrette. Three…

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Something Rotten! Premieres at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2017

The completely original new musical, Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw of The Book of Mormon and Aladdin, with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award and Tony Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Tony Award nominees Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O’Farrell, premieres at Segerstrom Center for the Arts November 7 – 19. This hilarious new musical comedy tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two playwrights stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star Will Shakespeare. When…

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Lost Art Bar at McFadden Public Market

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2017

McFadden Public Market has updated its collection of concepts with the introduction of Lost Art. The themed bar is Santa Ana's contribution to the art world — a collective art work catering to the DTSA community — as well as a craft cocktail bar. Lost Art brings a living, breathing space dedicated to the surrounding art community, showcasing the work of local artists along with a new menu of expertly crafted cocktails inspired by them! The upscale, art-centered bar has taken the place of Under Control, the former downstairs bar at McFadden. The food hall has also said goodbye to…

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Project Juice in the Pumpkin Spirit

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By Greer Wylder
October 06, 2017

Project Juice, the certified organic cold-pressed juice and clean foods company, is pumped for fall, and introducing its favorite pumpkin flavors with its new Pumpkin Spiced Protein Oats and Pumpkin Butter Toast, available now at Project Juice Laguna Beach. Pumpkin Butter Toast: This perfectly toasty-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside gluten-free vegan toast is everything that’s right in the pumpkin world. Combining bee-free honey, spiced pumpkin butter, and almonds, the Pumpkin Butter Toast is a great source of fiber, protein and healthy fats, and is well-suited for a quick breakfast or as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. ($4.95) Pumpkin Spiced Protein Oats: This delightfully hot bowl…

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And the 2017 Golden Foodie Awards winners Are…

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By Greer Wylder
October 06, 2017

Nominees & Winners of the 2017 Golden Foodies are: 2017 Bartender of the Year: Jose Zepeda - Hopscotch Paul Joseph Piane - Orange Hill Restaurant Tanner Johnson - Watertable Winner: Jose Zepeda - Hopscotch 2017 Best Cocktails in Orange County: Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens Vine Restaurant & Bar Hopscotch Winner: Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens 2017 Best Bar Program: The Ranch Restaurant The Blind Rabbit Vine Restaurant & Bar Winner: The Ranch Restaurant 2017 Best Lunch Spot in Orange County: The Deck Sgt. Pepperonis Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens Winner: Sgt. Pepperoni’s 2017 Best Brunch in Orange County: Bosscat Old Vine Cafe…

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