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Week Three, And the Nominees Are…

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By Greer Wylder
August 22, 2016

The results are in for the final week of voting for the Golden Foodies - People's Choice Awards. The winners will be announced on September 25th at the Golden Foodie Awards. And the nominees are… Best New Restaurant Sea Salt in Huntington Beach Ironwood in Laguna Hills Vaca in Costa Mesa Best Dessert Mixed Bakery in Corona del Mar Cucina Enoteca in Newport Beach and Irvine AnQi at South Coast Plaza Best Steak Selanne Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach The Ranch in Anaheim Hanna's in Rancho Santa Margarita Best Wine List The Ranch in Anaheim The Winery Restaurant and Wine…

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Q&A With Patty Praisler of Rococo

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By Greer Wylder
August 22, 2016

Patty Praisler is celebrating her 10 year anniversary at Rococo in Dana Point on Thursday, Aug. 25. She has two locations in Orange County---one in Dana Point and in Costa Mesa. She shares with us some of her fashion tips and the secret to her success. 1. You are celebrating your 10-year anniversary at Rococo, which means you started before the recession hit. How did you adjust to handle that period? We were very fortunate we had a very loyal customer base that continued to support Rococo. And our location helped a lot, too. 2. How has fashion changed in…

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Contemporary Resale Shopping for Charity

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By Greer Wylder
August 20, 2016

Looking for some new fashion and home finds? At Laura’s House Resale Stores in both San Juan Capistrano and in Lake Forest, the shops are set up more like an Anthropologie store then a resale shop. And, better yet the shops not only assist Laura’s House clients directly with basic needs, but also provide funds to directly support the programs and services they are offer to so many families in need. You can find designer and brand name clothing for men, women and children. There’s also jewelry, handbags, shoes, artwork, antiques, collectibles and gently used books and home furnishings. Laura's…

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Broadway Season Preview Show

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By Greer Wylder
August 19, 2016

You can catch an exciting evening and a special preview of the blockbuster 2016/17 Broadway series at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on Monday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. You’ll will be treated to memorable live performances from five of the season’s hit shows: "Beautiful – the Carole King Musical," "A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder," "Fun Home," "Finding Neverland" and "Matilda the Musical." Seating is general admission, and guests can reserve a spot with a $10 per person reservation fee. The $10 fee can be applied towards tickets to any Segerstrom Center performance through September 17, 2017.…

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“The Endless Summer” at Salt Creek Beach

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By Greer Wylder
August 19, 2016

The iconic surf poster from “The Endless Summer” started as a photograph taken at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. And, on Saturday, August 20 at 7 p.m. you can watch a free screening of Bruce Brown’s “The Endless Summer” surf film where it all began. Invite your friends and family, bring a blanket or low-back chair, pack a picnic and enjoy this iconic and family-friendly film. “The Endless Summer” will start around sunset at 7:30 p.m. Since it is an outdoor event, it’s best to wear warm clothing. The free movie screening is open to the public of all…

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