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Father’s Day at Old Vine Cafe

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By Greer Wylder
June 16, 2016

Another great place to treat dad this Father's Day is Old Vine Café, inside the Camp in Costa Mesa. Since opening eight years ago, Old Vine Café remains a favorite contemporary dining destination in Orange County. This Father's Day, owner and chef Mark McDonald is offering brunch specials such as his seasonal Baked Blueberry French Toast freshly baked and garnished with whipped cream and the Fresh Berry Crepe and stuffed with fresh blueberries. 2937 Bristol St. Suite A-102, Costa Mesa. 714.545.1411.

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Tender Greens and KCRW Scavenger Hunt

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By Greer Wylder
June 16, 2016

Tender Greens and KCRW are hosting a two-day photo scavenger hunt on June 18-19 in celebration of summer and Tender Greens’ 10th anniversary. Taking place on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, players will follow clues to snap photos from Santa Barbara to Orange County, Los Angeles to Palm Springs to earn points for prizes, compliments of Tender Greens and KCRW Fringe Benefits. The grand prize is a year’s worth of Tender Greens, valued at $5,000. There’s a $5 sign-up fee, donation to KCRW to support your public radio station! Register to play here. Follow the instruction after you…

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MAN-icure for dads

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By Greer Wylder
June 16, 2016

Just in time for Father’s Day, Images Luxury Nail Lounge in Newport Beach and Irvine is offering its new more masculine menu: the OC MAN-icure Menu, Orange County’s first (and only) mani-pedi services created specifically for men. Images Luxury Nail Lounge is a premiere nail salon and it offers all of the traditional manicure and pedicure services, like cuticle trimming, buffing, and filing, to ensure men look their best from head to toe. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 2525 Eastbluff Drive in Newport Beach. 949.720.9333. 6705 Quail Hill Parkway in…

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Electric Bike Parade in Support of HomeAid OC

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By Greer Wylder
June 15, 2016

In celebration of Pedego Electric Bikes’s new corporate headquarters in Fountain Valley, Pedego will host the world’s largest electric bike parade on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m. You can participate in the 12-mile round-trip ride to Newport Beach. RSVP is required here. Pedego bicycle rentals are available at no charge to the public on a first come, first served reservation basis. Pedego is donating proceeds from the bicycle ride as well as a Pedego Electric Bike for HomeAid OC's annual gala. A reception will follow the bike ride at 3 p.m. at the Pedego Experience Center with refreshments and Karaoke.…

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As Issued Relocates to Santa Ana

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By Greer Wylder
June 15, 2016

As Issued, the only bookstore in Orange County known for curating books in global art and design has relocated from Costa Mesa to Santa Ana to join as an extension to Marcas Contemporary Art, on 4th St. in the East End/Calle Cuatro District. As Issued provides an innovative and creative space of art and design books as a resource for artists, designers and more in Orange County.   Owner, Dana Jazayeri has provided services to a list of corporations and institutions, such as Target, Google, Fox Motorsports, Mazda, Hyundai, UCI, Orange County Museum of Art, just to name a few. Through…

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