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True Foods Revamps Signature Menu

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2016

True Food Kitchen at Fashion Island in Newport Beach just introduced new changes to its signature menu-- the menu highlights ingredients with natural health benefits based on the principals of Dr. Andrew Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet. The new menu offers re-invented favorites such as the Roasted Toybox Squash, Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta and Grilled Avocado. Vegetarian “Bowls” can be topped with a protein such as tofu, chicken, steak or shrimp to create a healthy, hearty dish including the Ancient Grains bowl featuring miso glazed sweet potato, turmeric, charred onion, snow pea, grilled Portobello, avocado and hemp seed and the Spicy Panang Curry with organic potato, long bean, bok choy, carrot,…

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Dali Display in Beverly Hills

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2016

Twelve iconic Salvador Dali sculptures are on display in Beverly Hills at Two Rodeo Drive now through September 23. The free exhibit, marks the first and largest outdoor showcase of Dali’s sculptures in the United States, and offers the rare opportunity to see Dali’s surreal art up close and outside of a museum or gallery setting. Dali’s three-dimensional bronze monumental sculptures are up to 12 feet tall, and others range in size from four to nine feet. Complimentary guided tours are available to the public on weekends by Galerie Michael from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.…

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Surf Glam Apparel

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2016

Surf Glam is a new surf-inspired brand for women, created by a mom who is passionate about surf and fashion lifestyle. She also wants to protect California coastlines by giving a portion of her proceeds to the Seahorse Trust and Surfrider Foundation. You can choose from tees, tanks, sweatshirts and a few accessories. To view the whole line, go to surfglam.com.

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Cold Brew Coffee with a Twist

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By Greer Wylder
August 09, 2016

Cold brew coffee enthusiasts can rally around the taste—it’s less bitter—and health benefits---it’s lower in acid than regular hot brewed coffee. We just discovered Mason Cold Brew Coffee-- an organic, fair-trade cold brew coffee that’s roasted, brewed and bottled in Mason jars in Los Angeles. The company was founded by two siblings, Anna and Elijah Senn who distinguish their cold brew coffees by adding natural flavors—Mason Cold Brew comes in four flavors including original, vanilla, lavender and mint. The flavors are subtle and come from real ingredients, including organic lavender buds, vanilla beans and mint leaves. The cold brew is…

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International Ballet Festival, Gala of the Stars

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By Greer Wylder
August 09, 2016

For one night, world-renowned ballet stars will share the stage at Festival Ballet Theatre's 9th annual Gala of the Stars at the Irvine Barclay Theatre on Friday, August 12.  It’s an unforgettable evening of dance with celebrated classical repertory as well as breathtaking contemporary dance. Guest dancers include Tiler Peck, New York City Ballet, Robert Fairchild, New York City Ballet, Maria Kochetkova, American Ballet Theatre, Daniil Simkin, American Ballet Theatre, Cory Stearns, American Ballet Theatre, Xander Parish, The Mariinsky Theatre, Yuan Yuan Tan, San Francisco Ballet, Jamie Kopit, American Ballet Theatre/SBA Alumni, Constantine Allen, Stuttgart Ballet, Agnes Su, Stuttgart Ballet/SBA Alumni, Mari Kawanishi, Staatsballet Berlin, and Frederico Spallitta, Staatsballet Berlin.  Tickets…

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