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Final Week Golden Foodie Voting

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2016

It's the final week of the Golden Foodies--People's Choice Food Awards. It’s your last chance to vote for OC’s best local chefs, libations and cuisine of chef driven and independent restaurants for the upcoming 5th annual Golden Foodie Awards celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Fairmont Newport Beach.   The third week’s categories (Monday, Aug. 15- Sunday, Aug. 21) will include Best New Restaurant, Dessert, Steak, Wine, Cocktails, Asian Cuisine and Best Sushi. . You can vote here. At the end of each week, the top 3 nominees for each category will be announced via the Golden Foodie Awards Facebook. You…

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Orange County’s Newest Craft Brewery

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2016

Anaheim’s newest and most unique craft brewery, Unsung Brewery just opened in the newly renovated Make building next to the Anaheim Packing House. Unsung’s owner and award-winning craft beer maker, Mike Crea, explains his specialty: “We strive to craft beer of uncanny flavor and depth that plays well with food.  Our lineup reflects a blending of Midwest heritage with West Coast progression.” Here’s the thing, Unsung was inspired by of all things heroes and heroines from comic books. Mike says, “I feel the brewer is the unsung hero; out of the public eye brewing in a potentially dangerous environment for…

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Tony Bennett Returns to Segerstrom

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By Greer Wylder
August 12, 2016

Music legend Tony Bennett returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Sunday, October 23 in Segerstrom Hall performing songs from his his celebrated six-decade career. The 19-time Grammy Award winner will celebrate his 90th birthday this year and his fan base continues to span all generations. With 24 songs that made the Top 40, including “I Wanna Be Around," “The Good Life," “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” and his signature song,” I Left My Heart In San Francisco,” which garnered two Grammy Awards. It’s a must see show. Single tickets start at $59 and are…

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Grab and Go Wheatgrass Fix

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By Greer Wylder
August 12, 2016

Love or hate the taste of wheatgrass? It’s been touted for years for its health benefits and for containing all kinds of important minerals, vitamins, amino acids and even protein. Now, there’s a new tasty beverage that solves the problem of getting your wheatgrass fix at a juice bar, or the hassle of juicing at home. Nutriblade released the first premium grab and go bottle that contains the equivalent of five wheatgrass shots, does not contain any artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, and is ​certified organic, ​non-GMO, gluten free, and vegan.  Each bottle contains the 13 vitamins; 12 minerals; 20…

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Laguna Art-A-Fair’s Golden Ticket Drawing

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2016

Laguna Art-A-Fair will celebrate the 50th day of the season on the 50th year with a Golden Ticket Celebration on Saturday, August 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. In addition to the Golden Ticket drawing, food and drink will be provided by the artists, who will all be dressed in gold to celebrate the occasion! The celebration will include live music and a festive atmosphere provided by the artists. A nyone who has spent  $200+ at the Laguna Art-A-Fair sales booth from June 24 to Aug. 13 will have a golden ticket entered into the golden box. The winner must…

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