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Churned Creamery Opens in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
June 13, 2017

One of our favorite custom ice cream shops, Churned Creamery just opened their newest location in Irvine at the Woodbury Town Center. Irvine is the 5th location of this growing Southern California concept, which recently opened their Cypress location and recently announced plans to unveil stores in Temecula and Yorba Linda. Churned Creamery freshly prepares handcrafted artisanal ice cream, using traditional churning and freezing methods with breakthrough batch freezing equipment. Created in small batches, Churned only uses fresh milk, cream, fruit and imports the finest ingredients from around the globe. Healthy alternatives and non-dairy options are always available as well,…

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New Brunch at Pacific Hideaway

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By Greer Wylder
June 13, 2017

The newest Huntington Beach dining destination, Pacific Hideaway at Shorebreak Hotel launched a daily brunch offering from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. With breakfast-y items such as Banana Muffin French Toast with condensed milk, candied pecans, strawberries, bananas, California Breakfast Burrito with scrambled eggs, bacon, waffle fries, avocado, cheddar cheese, sweet thai chili sauce, and afternoon bites like Ahi Poke Tostadas wonton chips, yuzu-sriracha slaw and Hideaway Burger with cheddar, ‘keep it 100’ sauce, house-made pickle, waffle fries, Pacific Hideaway’s brunch menu takes guests from early morning to mid-afternoon with a  beachside vibes. Special a.m. cocktails include the What's Up Doc? with reposado…

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Oak & Coal, Yakitori and Craft Beer Eatery

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By Greer Wylder
June 12, 2017

Eastside Costa Mesa just landed a new Japanese-style yakitori and craft beer eatery. Oak & Coal features Japanese skewers of organic, free range poultry, wagyu beef, free range pork, and fresh vegetables cooked slowly over Japanese oak. And, you can also enjoy a rotating tap selection of craft beers from various local breweries. The menu also includes soba noodle dishes as well as daily handmade kimchi dumplings in limited supply. Owner Jeff Chon also runs The Alley in Newport Beach, Tabu Shabu, and The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa. Happy Hour runs from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Enjoy…

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Little Lido Kids Club

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By Greer Wylder
June 12, 2017

At my favorite indie book store in Orange County, Lido Village Books, you can introduce your kids to their Lido Marina Village Kids Club on Thursday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bring the kids and enjoy a reading of Escargot by Dashka Slater and Sydney Hanson, followed by an interactive sing-a-long on the patio outside of Lido Village Books. Kids can enjoy a fun snail-inspired craft and moms will love the specials from participating Lido Marina Village retailers including 10% off your book purchase at Lido Village Books and Sugarfina candy bags and $25 off purchases at…

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Wine Wednesdays at A Market

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By Greer Wylder
June 12, 2017

The place to be on Wednesday is at A Market’s new Wine Wednesdays featuring special wine tastings. On Wednesday, June 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. you can enjoy rosés from around the world. The evening includes wine tastings paired with gourmet small bites courtesy of the A Market culinary team. You can enjoy: Lallier Brut Rose NV - Champagne, France AIX Coteaux D’Aix En Provence Rose 2016 - Provence, France Nervi Rosato di Nebbiolo Rosa 2015 - Piedmont, Italy Casa Do Valle Rosado 2016 - Vinho Verde, Portugal Brick N Mortar Rose 2016 - Sonoma Coast, California The price is…

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