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Sushi Roku Turns One Supports Three Charities

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By Greer Wylder
June 26, 2016

Sushi Roku Newport Beach at Fashion Island will be celebrating its one-year anniversary by donating 25% of all sales to three local charities Sunday, June 26 through Thursday, June 30.  The three beneficiaries are Hoag Breast Center, CHOC Children’s, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) funding critical type 1 diabetes research. Sushi Roku Newport Beach’s special anniversary menu will feature a la carte specials designed to showcase its award-winning sushi experience. You can also enjoy half off all sake and wine by the bottle as the fundraiser culminates on Thursday, June 23. On “Thirsty Thursday” Sushi Roku Newport Beach offers 50% off its entire selection…

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The Del Taco : Bigger and Better

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By Greer Wylder
June 26, 2016

The hottest new fast food taco just came out. The Del Taco is bigger and better with more seasoned beef (or lean ground turkey) and more hand-grated cheddar cheese, plus crisp lettuce and chopped fresh tomatoes in a bigger, crunchier or soft shell.   You can go online to check out the buy one, get one free special. Find a Del Taco near you here.

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Star Wars Day at the OC Zoo

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By Greer Wylder
June 24, 2016

The OC Zoo in Orange celebrates Star Wars Day on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a fun day with live Star Wars characters, crafts, games and photo opportunities. Zoo animals will receive special treats and there will be animal meet-and-greets throughout the day. The first 100 children ages 12 and under to attend the event in a Star Wars costume will receive a special gift and complimentary train ride ticket for the Irvine Park Railroad. All visitors are encouraged to wear Star Wars costumes. All event activities are free with a paid zoo admission of…

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Yoga Gear Weekend Warehouse Sale

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By Greer Wylder
June 24, 2016

Make the trek to El Segundo for some great buys on yoga gear this weekend. Manduka's summer weekend warehouse sale offers up to 80% off premium and  sustainable yoga essentials today through Sunday, June 26.  Manduka is the creator of high-performance yoga gear designed for and by yogis. You can take advantage of 50-80% off on eco-friendly yoga mats, yoga towels, mat carriers, blocks, sandals and new Made For Yoga Apparel line. Open 10 a.m. to 7 pm. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Maple Warehouse is at 1924 B Maple Ave. in El Segundo.

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Loopy for Churros

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By Greer Wylder
June 23, 2016

By Asma Mohammed The Loop: Handcrafted Churros in Westminster celebrated its grand opening recently on June 12 and has had a line out the door everyday since then, and with good reason. The atmosphere is minimalist and fresh, using whites and neutrals for the decor and a blackboard for the menu. They offer several options for types of fresh, handmade churros. Firstly, four types of base churros are offered: plain, sugar, cinnamon, and cinnamon sugar. Three options are available for churro flavor pairings: a plain churro with dipping sauce (multiple options including Nutella, chocolate, caramel, etc.), a glazed churro with various toppings (glaze options…

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