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VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS – GRATITUDE NEWPORT BEACH

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2017

Still wondering where to take your loved one today? Our favorite organic and vegan restaurant, Gratitude at Castaway Commons on Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach is offering delicious Valentine’s Day specials.  “LOVING” Dessert Special, $10  is strawberry meringue heart on pecan date cacao crust, topped with cashew coconut whipped cream, chocolate sauce and marinated strawberries. You can stop in for  “ENAMORED” a Natural Libido Stimulant Shot, rose water, ashwaganda, ginseng, maca, mucuna, GT’s Tantric Turmeric Kombucha, lemon, agave, hibiscus flower tea  “MAKE LOVE NOT WAR” Cocktail, $13 tequila anejo, rose water, house grenadine, lime, apple bitters, ashwaganda, ginseng, maca, mucuna, aquafaba.…

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Compelling and Impressive the 20th Annual Witte Lectures

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2017

The 20th annual Witte Lectures, a high profile series from the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation (NBPLF), will be continue on February 16 at 7 p.m., with the 'Looking Through Orange-Colored Glasses' series. Other renowned speakers on a variety of compelling topics will include Joe Nocera, Dr. Wade Davis and Isabel Wilkerson appearing through April 2017. The lineup includes three Pulitzer-Prize winners, a respected columnist from The New York Times and a hailed ‘Explorer of the Millennium’. The NBPLF encourages you to reserve your seat for a chance to hear from the following renowned speakers: On February 16 at 7 p.m., Charles Martin of Mont…

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Puesto’s Handmade Bonbons

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By Greer Wylder
February 13, 2017

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Puesto at Los Olivos Marketplace in Irvine will be selling Pastry Chef Jessica Scott’s handmade chocolate bonbons. Inspired by her recent trip to Mexico City, where she attended the annual Chocolate Expo, the assortment will include White Chocolate Passionfruit, Guava Jamaica, Dulce de Leche Café, Dark Chocolate Guajillo Ganache and the limited edition Valentine's Day Rose Horchata bonbon. Boxes of five chocolates will be $10. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Puesto is at 8577 Irvine Center Drive a Los Olivos Marketplace in Irvine.…

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FREE HELLO KITTY WINE FOR COUPLES

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By Greer Wylder
February 13, 2017

If you’re a Hello Kitty fan, Antonello at South Coast Plaza Village  is the place to be. You’ll receive a free bottle of Hello Kitty Wine for all couples enjoying the special Valentine’s menu on Monday, Feb. 13 only. The four-course menu starts with Antipasto, Carpaccio di Polipo e Aragosta, a thinly sliced octopus and Maine lobster drizzled with organic Tuscan olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon, topped with roasted heirloom tomatoes and arugula. The first course is Ravioli d’Aragosta, a heart shaped lobster ravioli in a saffron cream sauce with lobster claws and seaweed caviar. The second course is grilled lobster…

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Romantic Treatments at Zianna Wellness

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2017

Orange County’s newest luxury day spa and holistic healing center, Zianna Wellness in Anaheim Hills is the perfect place to relax, balance, and heal with a full line-up of rejuvenating and romantic services offered through February 18.  From a Hot Stone Massage to a Mani/Pedi Duo and Ultimate Love Package for those looking to indulge, this brand new wellness center is your one-stop-shop for love and relaxation this Valentine’s Day.  THE ULTIMATE LOVE PACKAGE: SALT SCRUB, MASSAGE, FACIAL, MANICURE & PEDICURE | $445 each Zianna Wellness’ signature Valentine’s Day treatment, this relaxation marathon for two includes a 60 minute Himalayan Salt Scrub,…

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