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The World’s First Taco Donut at Puesto

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2017

Puesto is now offering the world’s first taco donut as a secret menu item. Chef Katy Smith created this decadent taco, by folding filet mignon into a bed of melted cheese on the griddle and then forming a crispy, cheesy wrap into the shape of a donut. She then tops it with Maine lobster, avocado slices, chipotle crema and cilantro crema; served atop a bed of stone-ground, blue corn tortillas to absorb the mess. Since it’s essentially six tacos melded together with premium ingredients such as filet mignon and lobster, it’s priced at $60. It could also be the world’s most…

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Walk on the Wild Side with the ENC at Room & Board

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2017

You're invited to join the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) at Room & Board SOCO on Sunday, August 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a day of family fun! Guests of all ages will love meeting live animals while enjoying sips and snacks and a traveling naturalist from ENC will lead the group with interactive games, story time and a fun sing-along. This event is free and open to the public.  Room & Board at SOCO is at 3309 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa.

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Marvel’s Inhumans and IMAX to Host National Dog Day Event with Bulldog Rescues

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2017

If you're considering adopting a bulldog, now is the time! In celebration of National Dog Day on Saturday, August 26 from 1 to 5 p.m., IMAX and “Marvel’s Inhumans” are partnering with SoCal Bulldog Rescue and Bulldog Club of America to celebrate National Dog Day with a Meet the Breed event in front of the Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 IMAX. Not only will you be able to play with their adorable bulldogs and hopefully start the process to take home your own loyal and royal companion, but you will also have the chance to take photos with the GIANT Lockjaw.…

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Free Classes for Caregivers from Alzheimer’s Association

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2017

Caring for Someone with Mid-Stage Alzheimer's (Part 3) on Monday, August 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Huntington Beach. Alzheimer’s Association’s Orange County Chapter is offering a free class designed for the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. You can join them for this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s. Part three (3) of this series provides information on respite care options including informal care, day services, in-home care services…

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And The Final Results Are in, The Golden Foodie Awards Nominees Are…

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2017

Week Two of the 2017 Golden Foodie Awards in are in! Congratulations to the nominees: 2017 Best Wine Program The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar Napa Rose The Ranch Restaurant 2017 Best Beer Program TAPS Fish House & Brewery Irvine HopScotch Skyloft 2017 Outstanding Community Service Bruno Serrato - Anaheim White House Restaurant Dave Hanna - Hanna's Prime Steak Pascal Olhats - Pascal's 2017 Restaurateur of the Year Alicia Whitney - Seasalt & Sealegs, Huntington Beach Teresa Razo - Villa Roma, Laguna Hills Blake Mellgren - Craft House, Dana Point 2017 Best Dessert Menu in Orange County Ralph Brennan's Jazz…

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