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CHOPS Jobs For Restaurant Industry & Job Seekers in OC

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By Greer Wylder
July 31, 2017

If you’re a restaurant owner or interested in finding work in the industry, you can visit CHOPS Jobs, a new career website connecting restaurants with job seekers in the fields of food, beverage, and hospitality. The site, has been endorsed by acclaimed industry professionals including Chef Ross Pangilinan of Mix Mix Kitchen Bar, Chef Noah Blöm of ARC, Restaurant Marín and the Guild Club, and Laurent Vrignaud of Moulin. Created by recruiting veteran, Stacy Sato, CHOPS Jobs is the first-of-its-kind resource in Orange County, providing not only specialized job listings, but valuable resources for culinary job seekers and employers alike. In…

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Scents and Men’s Haircuts New to Union Market

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By Greer Wylder
July 31, 2017

Union Market just opened Scent Avenue, a specialty shop for all things aromatic. You can stop in for candles, diffusers, bath bombs, wax melts and more – from brands such as Nest, Archipelago and Voluspa. Scent Avenue is next to Shangri-La. Open noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 949.748.8535.   Black Steel Barbershop, a concept from longtime O.C. barber Sebastian Cabrera, just opened at the Union Market. The retro style barber shop specializes in haircuts and grooming services starting at $23. You can choose from straightrazor shaving, hair styling, beard grooming and…

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COASTAL KITCHEN LAUNCHES LUNCH & NEW HAPPY HOUR

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By Greer Wylder
July 28, 2017

Dana Point's darling restaurant, Coastal Kitchen is now serving lunch daily and new happy hour specials for the summer. The Southern California inspired restaurant is now open every day at 11:30 a.m, serving signature lunch items such as the classic Tuna Melt, Cheeseburger, and the Fried Brie Salad featuring crispy garbanzo beans, grapes, Granny Smith apples and agave-madras vinaigrette. If you miss lunch, you can still take advantage of the restaurants new happy hour specials! Monday-Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., you can enjoy an array of sips and small bites, all for under $10 as part of their summer happy…

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SEAFOOD SUNDAY AT BRUNOS ITALIAN KITCHEN

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By Greer Wylder
July 28, 2017

Brunos Italian Kitchen, Downtown Brea's soul-satisfying Italian restaurant, recently debuted Seafood Sunday, where seafood lovers can enjoy weekly specials featuring dishes such as Whole Grilled Orata, Cioppino, Grilled Pacific Swordfish, and Venitian Style Lobster Stew. Executive Chef Glen Tinsley prepares the seasonal seafood entrees with locally-sourced ingredients from the farmers' market. The weekly promotion is offered every Sunday night for $24 per person. Brunos Italian Kitchen is at 210 W Birch St. in Brea.

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Michael Chang Tennis Classic

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By Greer Wylder
July 27, 2017

World champion tennis players Michael Chang and Kei Nishikori will compete in a World Class Doubles Pro Exhibition on July 29 at 5 p.m. at the Newport Beach Tennis Club to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County and the Chang Family Foundation. Chang became the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles title when he won the French Open in 1989 at 17. Nishikori is currently ranked in the World Top 10. Chang has served as Nishikori’s coach since 2014. The exhibition match is part of the Michael Chang Tennis Classic (MCTC) fundraiser event being held at the…

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