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For the Love of Noodles in OC

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By Greer Wylder
March 13, 2017

By Bobby Navarro We love our noodles. We really, really, really love our noodles. Southern California has gone through a noodle renaissance ten-fold across its melting pot food scene, so the next step logical step is exploring the frontier of ultimate noodle-fusion. And no better time than March, the National Month of Noodles, to find our top picks for noodle dishes reinvented throughout OC. Prepare thine selves. Elbows Mac n’ Cheese | Cerritos & Brea Committed to noodletarians everywhere, Elbows has brought the ultimate gift for the pasta passionate: Mac n Cheese bites. Forego your forks and dig in hands…

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Learn to Cook St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at Surfas

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By Greer Wylder
March 13, 2017

You can learn how to make a delicious St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at Surfas Culinary District at SOCO on Thursday, March 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. You'll learn tips and tricks to make an authentic Irish dinner consisting of corned beef and cabbage with herbed root veggies, Irish soda bread and mouth-watering champs so scrumptious you'll never want regular mashed potatoes again! There will also be a mouth-watering Shamrock pie for dessert. No St. Patty's Day celebration would be complete without a pint or two of Guinness, so all participants must be 21 or older.  Cost $65 per person.  Surfas Culinary…

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Win a Toyota Prius for JDRF!

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By Greer Wylder
March 10, 2017

You could win a new Toyota Prius and help fund a cure for type 1 diabetes! The drawing will take place at the JDRF Dream Gala on Saturday, March 18 at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. The winner doesn’t need to present to win. The Toyota Prius is valued at $26,000. Raffle tickets are available for $100 each, or 3 for $250, or 7 for $500. Only 500 tickets will be sold - get yours today!  The car was generously donated by Capistrano Toyota in San Juan Capistrano. To enter the raffle, call 949.553.0363 or click here. For more information, email…

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Hammitt Anniversary Sale

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By Greer Wylder
March 10, 2017

Attention fashionistas! Here’s an anniversary party you won’t want to miss. Hammitt, a luxury handbag and accessories company, is celebrating 9 years by hosting an anniversary party and bi-annual sample sale on Saturday, March 11 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Studios. The event is free but RSVP’s are required to attend. RSVP here. Giving back to loyal customers, Hammitt is known to provide guests with a day they will never forget by treating attendees to specialty cocktails, gourmet bites and entertainment along with the beloved Hammitt sample sale. Manhattan Beach Studios is at 16000 Rosecrans…

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34th Annual Spirit Run at Fashion Island

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By Greer Wylder
March 09, 2017

The annual Newport-Mesa Spirit Run is celebrating its 34th year of bringing fitness and fun to adults and children, while supporting local schools. It will be held on Sunday, March 12, at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The Spirit Run includes seven adult races (5k, 10k, 15k, elite mile, sub elite, open mile, and dog mile), and eight youth races (5k, six 1/4 to 1-mile races, and Toddler Trot). Spirit Run also offers a 5k Family Walk. In between races, participants and spectators will enjoy a Youth & Fitness Expo. The expo offers live music, a pancake breakfast and other…

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