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Michael’s On Naples Inaugural Winemaker Dinner of the Year

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By Greer Wylder
January 18, 2017

Our favorite Italian restaurant outside of Italy, the award-winning Michael’s On Naples will host its first Winemaker Dinner of the year with Luca Currado Vietti of Vietti Winery on Monday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. The six-course menu, which reflects Luca’s winemaking motto blending contemporary with traditional, is the creation of Chef Eric Samaniego with wines selected by Sommelier Massimo Aronne.  The special menu includes… To start, Bagna Cauda with traditional Piemontese Fondue with Roasted Winter Vegetables paired with 2015 Roero Arneis. And then, an antipasti--Carne Cruda, Raw Beef Tenderloin Sliced with Lemon, Olive Oil, Shallots and Parmigiano paired with 2011…

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A Noodle Festival like no other

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2017

By Asma Mohammed FoodBeast is a hugely popular food news source, so it's no surprise that their Noods Noods Noods festival tribute to instant noodles was such a success. With over 29 different food vendors in Downtown Santa Ana offering their own noodle-inspired creations and about a dozen different types of beer, the festival was a hit, completely selling out of the $60 VIP tickets. The creations were mostly mixed with seafood, creating a sushi type of look and taste. Many notable restaurants were there with their own exclusive creations, such as Bruxie, Dos Chinos Food Truck, The Kroft, and Norigami.…

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Join us for Three Day Rule’s OC Launch Party

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2017

Help us celebrate the launch of Three Day Rule, the nation's leading matchmaking company, in Orange County and find out why this modern take on matchmaking is getting so much buzz across the country! Three Day Rule’s OC Launch Party is on Wednesday, January 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Red O at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Meet founder, Talia Goldstein + learn how Three Day Rule is changing the dating game. Free consultations with their Matchmakers. Enjoy light bites, cocktails and mingling with the most eligible singles in OC. RSVP to rsvp@clover-pr.com by January 18. Red O - Fashion Island…

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Jerry Herman: The Broadway Legacy Concert

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By Greer Wylder
January 16, 2017

Broadway fans will love the Jerry Herman: The Broadway Legacy Concert running January 19 – 21 in Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. For three nights, six talented singers will take to the stage performing many of Jerry Herman’s beloved musical numbers from Mame, Mack and Mabel, Hello, Dolly! and La Cage Aux Folles. The performers include Karen Morrow, Debbie Gravitte, Scott Coulter, John Boswell, Jason Graae and Ron Raines. In addition, each evening will feature two new local students who will share the stage during these performances as part of The ASCAP Foundation Jerry Herman Broadway Legacy…

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2nd Annual Shuck-It Event

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By Greer Wylder
January 16, 2017

Ways & Means Oyster House in Huntington Beach will host its 2nd Annual Shuck-It Event on Tuesday, January 17 at 11 a.m. with the local police department, firefighters and lifeguards to raise money for charity! The event boasts fierce competition all for a good cause, as $3 from every oyster eaten will be donated to the winning team’s charity of choice. Team members from the Huntington Beach Police Department, Fire Department and local lifeguards will be given 60 seconds to eat as many oysters as they can, while spectators cheer on their favorite team. Tickets to the event are $20 per person, and $5 of each…

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