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On the hunt for a great burrito

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By Greer Wylder
March 29, 2017

By Asma Mohammed I'm always on the lookout for a great burrito, and Cali Tacos has made my list! Their menu is concise and they stick to what they do best, burritos! Their specialty burritos are big enough to serve two and are intimidatingly large! The Angel Burrito is a popular menu item: surf and turf with your choice of carne asada, carnitas, adobada, shredded chicken, or pollo asada mixed with large shrimps, rice, sour cream, guacamole, french fries, cheese, and their special cali sauce double wrapped in fresh tortillas. Their monstrous burritos do not compromise quality for quantity and are as delicious…

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New York Premiere of Documentary ‘Henry T. Segerstrom: Imagining The Future’

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By Greer Wylder
March 29, 2017

In celebration of the New York premiere of the documentary, Henry T. Segerstrom: Imagining The Future, Elizabeth Segerstrom and the Segerstrom Family, South Coast Plaza, Carnegie Hall, WNET and PBS SoCal were in attendance at Directors Guild of America on Monday, March 20. The film chronicles the personal journey and broad impact of Henry T. Segerstrom who was raised on a Southern California farm and played a part in discovering, celebrating and supporting some of the world’s great artists. The late Henry T. Segerstrom also co-founded South Coast Plaza, the internationally-recognized luxury shopping destination celebrating its 50th year this month.…

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The Modern Bento Box at Mix Mix

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By Greer Wylder
March 28, 2017

Mix Mix Kitchen Bar in Downtown Santa Ana, one of the best new restaurants in OC, just launched a new pop-up lunch concept, “Mix Box Kitchen”, which features a 3-course lunch for $15. Executive chef-owner Ross Pangilinan new lunch pop-up presents a modern bento box which features favorites from his globally inspired menu including Pork Cheek Adobo and House Made Chitarra “Carbonara” Pasta. During lunch, which runs from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., you can create your own modern bento box, offering globally inspired combinations of Pangilinan’s salads, snacks, and mains which borrow flavors from Mexico to Morocco and techniques…

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My Favorite Skin Treatments at Image Perfect Laser

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By Greer Wylder
March 28, 2017

Who doesn’t want their skin to look its best? After doing a ton of research on the most beneficial skin rejuvenation treatments I could find in OC, it came to one: IPL photorejuvenation at Image Perfect Laser in Irvine. I wanted a treatment to improve my skin’s appearance, you know common skin woes, including fine lines, melasma and sun spots. This minimally invasive skin procedure can also treat signs of aging such as broken capillaries, texture problems and rosacea. And, there's no downtime. I met Teresa Cadwallader, R.N., owner of Image Perfect Laser and booked an IPL Laser Treatment for…

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Boat Co. Talk Show with Duke Edukas and Paul Burnett

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By Greer Wylder
March 27, 2017

Join Boathouse Collective in Costa Mesa and Boat Co. Talk Show host Derek Sabori tonight at 7:30 p.m. in a candid and personal discussion with local retail legends Duke Edukas and Paul Burnett, co-owners at Surfside Sports. Duke and Paul, have run the local action sports industry retailer, Surfside Sports since ’92. They’ll share stories about their early days, the risks, the rewards, and the relationships that have fueled their business for the last 25+ years. From their early days in Huntington Beach to their Newport Beach location, to their big move up to Costa Mesa, Duke and Paul have…

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