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SOCO Uncorked 2016: An Indulgent Food and Wine Pairing Experience

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By Greer Wylder
March 29, 2016

Whether you’re an aspiring foodie or culinary master, SOCO Collection is Orange County’s favorite dining destination for gourmet cuisine, tasty snacks, and everything in between! On March 31, SOCO and The OC Mix’s award-winning eateries are joining forces for the 2nd Annual SOCO Uncorked – a one night-only food and wine tasting extravaganza. Set in SOCO’s open-air courtyard, SOCO Uncorked will feature delicious bites from more than a dozen of Orange County’s hottest restaurants including Pueblo, Taco Maria, Portola Coffee, Shuck Oyster Bar, ST Patisserie Chocolat, and Bistro Papillote among others. With each small bite, guests will also enjoy a…

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Stella & Dot Trunk Show at Lulu Too

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By Greer Wylder
March 29, 2016

Join Lulu Too in Costa Mesa for a special Stella & Dot trunk show on Thursday, March 31 from 2 to 6 p.m. Stella & Dot, a San Francisco based boutique-style jewelry and accessories line is available exclusively at in-home Trunk Shows or personal styling appointments. It’s one of a kind collections are designed by celebrated New York designers and featured in “Gossip Girl,” In Style and Lucky Magazine as well as on the wrists and necklines of popular celebrities. “The Today Show,” Wall Street Journal and The New York Times have praised Stella & Dot for its innovative social shopping concept bringing  together the best of ecommerce, social media, personal…

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Exploring Food Through Travel

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By Greer Wylder
March 28, 2016

Orange County based International Culinary Tours specializes in small (16 or less) private guided tours focused on food and cooking. The experiences are designed for food enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in the culture, culinary experiences and traditions of the regions visited. Each tour offers travelers with at least two days of private cooking classes, tasting experiences of the region’s artisan delicacies and guided visits to local markets. International Culinary Tours just announced the 2016/2017 schedule of tours in Bali, Thailand, Vietnam/Cambodia. They also offer tours to France, Spain and Italy too. The Bali Tour is a 10 day/ 9 night…

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CHOC Follies XIX, “Carly and the CHOCO Factory”

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By Greer Wylder
March 28, 2016

The 19th annual production of CHOC Follies, “Carly and the CHOCO Factory, An Orange County Musical of Sweethearts, Swindlers and Swashbucklers” is running from Thursday, March 31 to Saturday, April 2 at the Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. In this loving spoof of the classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Carly, a sweet, single Orange County girl, dreams of visiting the magical factory where Choco, the beloved CHOC mascot, resides. Millie Zonka, who secretly guards the magic that transforms the dreams, runs the factory, and faces complications brought on by a band of crazy…

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SHOW: THE SUPPER CLUB Bourbon St. Speakeasy

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By Greer Wylder
March 25, 2016

You can be transported to a Bourbon St. Speakeasy at SHOW: The Supper Club, a one-night-only performance at Campus Jax in Newport Beach on Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. SHOW: The Supper Club is a full sensory dining, dancing and live entertainment experience. It features live music, captivating performers, and daring burlesque dancers and a New Orleans-inspired four-course prix fixe dinner. “SHOW: The Supper Club was created as an option for those wanting to escape into a fantasy after a long work week for a big night out, with great tasting menus and top entertainment in a sophisticated environment,”…

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