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Bourbon By The Beach

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2017

The Bolsa Chica Land Trust was lucky enough to procure a rare bottle of the 1980 vintage of the Buffalo Trace O.F.C. This extremely rare bottle was graciously donated to the Bolsa Chica Land Trust by the Buffalo Trace Distillery to assist us in their charitable endeavors.  You are invited to join "Bourbon by the Beach," from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, at Saint Marc's at Pacific City in Huntington Beach. The event will also include appetizers paired with an exclusive four course tasting of high quality bourbons from the Buffalo Trace Distillery family, including Eagle Rare…

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For steak aficionados, Chianina Steakhouse

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2017

There are so many great restaurants to enjoy during Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week 2.0 through Saturday, Feb. 25, and we highly recommend Chianina Steakhouse on Naples Island. It’s part of the acclaimed Michael’s Restaurant Group that also includes Michael’s on Naples, Michael’s Pizzeria, and the newest Working Class Kitchen. For steak aficionados, this is the place to dine. Chianina has its own herd of cattle near Ogden, Utah (the only restaurant in the U.S. to breed and raise Chianina and serve it – no other restaurant in the U.S. offers Chianina steak).  The only other place to enjoy…

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Open Sesame at Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2017

With Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week in full swing through Saturday, Feb. 25, you do not want the week to pass without a visit to Open Sesame’s flagship location in Belmont Shores. Since 1999, this beloved local Lebanese restaurant has been offering the best in wholesome and delicious foods in a warm and casual exotic setting. Founder, Ali Kobeissi offers the best in made from scratch Lebanese cuisine with many dishes from his family’s recipes. At Open Sesame, it’s encouraged to celebrate with a feast-- you’ll want to start with plates to share such as a mezza of Hummus,…

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European Luxe Disposable Napkins

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By Greer Wylder
February 20, 2017

We just discovered the napkins, a luxury Swiss line of disposable napkins. You won’t be able to tell by look or feel that they are disposable! Designed in Switzerland and produced in Italy, their collections blend the elegance of linen with the convenience of paper. The napkins just partnered with DwellStudio and launched a new Kitchen Line and Bamboo Line--their first green collection. This eco-friendly line features beautiful napkins made of 100% natural bamboo fibers that are both sustainable and completely compostable. The napkins line brings class and ease to dinner parties, cocktail hours, family dinners and BBQs. The collection includes placemats, cocktail, traditional,…

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National Margarita Day at Cha Cha Latin Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
February 20, 2017

In celebration of National Margarita Day on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Cha Cha Latin Kitchen in Brea you can enjoy any of the signature Grande Margaritas for just $12 all day long. All of Cha Cha's margaritas are hand-shaken with premium 100% Blue Agave tequilas and freshly squeezed seasonal juices, such as the Cha Cha's Margarita, shaken with Siete Leguas 100% blue agave, Elderflower liqueur, fresh lime and ruby red grapefruit juice. For those looking to spice things up, the Mango-Habanero Margarita is made with Pueblo Viejo 100% blue agave, mango, fresh lime juice and habanero chili infusion. This Mexican restaurant is…

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