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NB Film fest CLOSING NIGHT AND CELEBRATION

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2017

We’ll be sad to say goodbye to the 18th annual NB Film Fest; it will end its eight-day run with the Southern California premier of the Exception on Thursday, April 27 at 8:15 pm at the Lido Theater in Newport Beach. Following the screening you can attend the Closing Night Celebration at Via Lido Plaza. The outdoor event will feature top entertainment and hor d’oeuvres prepared by award winning Orange County restaurants as well as a bar hosted by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. The Exception starring Christopher Plummer, Lily James and Jai Courtney tells the story of a German soldier who…

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The 40-Year-Old Vegan

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2017

Want to get the inside scoop on how to eat vegan in a super tasty way? Sandra and Susan Sellani, 57-year-old fraternal twins, grew up like most Italian families — eating! They now live on different coasts — Sandra in Newport Beach, and Susan in Pennsylvania--and while they still love to eat, they’ve just switched to healthier recipes now that they are over 40. “Growing up, we always loved to be in the kitchen, watching our mother and grandmothers cook their famous Sellani Italian recipes,” says Sandra, the West Coast vegan who coincidentally is also the Chief Marketing Officer for…

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Dining Discounts During NB Film Fest at The Triangle

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2017

Throughout the Newport Beach Film Festival, which closes Thursday night, select restaurants at The Triangle in Costa Mesa are offering special discounts to guests dining before or after a show at Starlight Triangle Cinemas, when they present their movie stubs or proof of purchase of movie tickets on their phone. La Vida Cantina will offer guests 15% off their bill if they show their NBFF tickets or proof of movie ticket purchase. Perfect for al fresco dining with this week’s warm weather, La Vida Cantina has a spacious patio with inviting palapas where visitors feel like they have been transported…

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Brouweri West Dinner at Harvest

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By Greer Wylder
April 24, 2017

LA's Brouwerij West and OC's Harvest at The Ranch at Laguna Beach are two of Southern California newest and brightest coastal eating and drinking destinations. On Tuesday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m., they are teaming up for a pairing dinner to showcase their beers paired with outstanding food. Brouwerij West Founder Brian Mercer, President Dave Holop and members of the brewery’s beermaking team will be on hand to discuss the beers along with Chef Imbelli as they eat and drink through the courses along with Harvest’s Chef Charles Imbelli. A former Zagat’s “30 under 30” honoree, New York City-born Chef Charles…

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Spring Spa Day at Body Design

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By Greer Wylder
April 24, 2017

Body Design is having a fun spring spa event on Tuesday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free mini spa treatments – massage, collagen eye treatments and paraffin hand dips. Plus, there will be juice by Project Juice, other healthy snacks, and a raffle for a beautiful basket. You can enjoy organic juice by Project Juice, skin care samples by Kerstin Florian. special offers and discounts for a drawing for a Spa Basket including two gift certificates for a massage and facial. Find out how to get summer ready with ZERO pain, ZERO surgery and ZERO downtime…

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