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National Lasagna Day At Brio Tuscan Grille

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By Greer Wylder
July 27, 2016

In celebration of National Lasagna Day, Brio Tuscan Grille at Irvine Spectrum is going all out with discounts all day Thursday, July 28 and Friday July 29 on their mouthwatering Lasagna dishes. Specializing in delicious, northern Italian cuisine with an emphasis on the finest and freshest ingredients available, BRIO’s signature Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno and Vegetable Lasagna with eggplant, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, spinach are not to be missed! On Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29, Brio will be offering the following specials: Available for lunch only--half serving of Vegetable Lasagna or Lasagna Bolognese served with a side salad.…

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Spa Gregorie’s GNO for Working Wardrobes

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2016

Spa Gregorie’s invites you to an evening of self-indulgence that also gives back at its “Girls Night Out” parties on Thursday, July 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Spa Gregorie's Newport Beach and Thursday, August 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Spa Gregorie's Rancho Santa Margarita. You can your friends can indulge in some serious pampering, with bites, refreshments, tunes, beauty services, and a pro photographer to document the fun - all while supporting the Working Wardrobes philanthropy, a nonprofit helping community members with troubled pasts reenter the workforce. For bites, the spa is partnering up with organic vegan restaurant Cafe Gratitude and…

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A New Light And Airy Antonello

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2016

After nearly 40 years, Antonello Ristorante at South Coast Plaza Village--one of Orange County’s premier Italian dining destinations---just introduced a refresh. Its Old World ambience with dim lighting, muted carpeting, dark leather chairs and dated upholstery is now light and airy. Antonello 2.0 is a new era marked by light-colored walls; distressed reclaimed wood accents; ledge-stone arches and walls; starburst chandeliers and wall sconces; as well as new carpeting and reupholstery.   “As we venture into our fourth decade, we wanted to transform the restaurant in keeping with today’s standards,” said chef/owner Antonio Cagnolo. “In addition to the design, we will…

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Ruby’s Burger Day Kicks Off Ruby Dooby Foundation

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2016

In honor of Ruby’s Diner’s namesake, Ruby Cavanaugh, the company is launching the Ruby Dooby Foundation. The Ruby Dooby Foundation will carry on Ruby Cavanaugh’s charitable spirit and dedication to the health and well-being of children. To kick off the Foundation, Ruby’s Diner restaurants (except Shake Shack and airport locations) will hold a special burger day event on Wednesday, July 27 from 11:30 a.m. to closing. During this time, Ruby’s will offer the popular Ruby Cheeseburger and fries for the special price of $2.99, and for each burger sold $1 will be donated to the Ruby Dooby Foundation.   Local Ruby's Diner's participating…

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An all New ‘Sound of Music’

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2016

An all-new production of “The Sound of Music” is underway now at Segerstrom Center for the Arts through Sunday, July 31. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, the lavish new production is making its premiere at Segerstrom Center as part of a North American tour. The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp family is thrilling theatergoers with its Tony,- Grammy- and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. According to director Jack O’Brien, “The Sound of Music” has been in our ears for decades, as…

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