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Break Bread Not Hearts This Valentine’s Day with Boudin

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2016

San Francisco's original sourdough bakery since 1834, Boudin Bakery is baking up delicious Chocolate Raisin Sourdough Hearts now through February 14. The limited time heart-shaped loaves are freshly baked with love and combine the tangy flavor of Boudin’s signature sourdough with plump raisins and everyone’s favorite aphrodisiac, dark chocolate. Priced at $8.99 each. Boudin Bakery has five locations in Orange County: South Coast Plaza is at 3333 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. 714.689.2253 2803 Main Street, Space A in Irvine. 949.222.9111. Metro Pointe Shopping Center is at 901 S. Coast Drive in Costa Mesa. 714.557.1849. Westfield MainPlace Mall is at…

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Sip N Shop Pop Up Today!

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2016

Sip N Shop is an urban market pop-up shop today from noon to 8 p.m. on Babcock Street in Costa Mesa, near 16th and Placentia. It’s an urban market experience with a few local vendors featuring women’s clothing, bohemian baby clothing, surfing attire, home decor, jewelry, beach throws and much more. Some participating merchants include Brokedown Clothing, Anna Kosturova, Nueva Vida, SlipIns Surfskins, Gypset Mermaid and Nicky + Stella. 1604 Babcock Street in Costa Mesa.

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Love Italian Style

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2016

You can treat your special someone to an evening to remember this Valentine’s Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille at the Irvine Spectrum or Carolina’s Italian Restaurant in Garden Grove. Each restaurant will be featuring a delicious menu, designed to be enjoyed as a romantic dinner for two.  BRIO Tuscan Grille’s two-course prix fixe menu is available Friday, February 12 to Sunday, February 14. Prices start at $23.50* per person The menus includes a choice of soup or salad, with a choice of the following entrée menu items (no substitutions: Cold Water Lobster Tail with Shrimp Risotto; Sea Scallops & Ratatouille…

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Valentine’s Dining, Gifts and Romantic Cooking Classes

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2016

Need more great ideas for Valentine’s Day to celebrate with your loved one? Here are some great options for dining, gifts and even romantic cooking classes to take with your Valentine. The Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar Rancho Santa Margarita will be serving an indulgent five course prix-fixe menu for $70. You can enjoy dishes like a turnip and heirloom carrot salad, spaghetti squash, duck breast or chicken breast, scallops or filet mignon, and toffee pudding (with foie gras ice cream!) 949.888.0072 The Ritz Prime Seafood in Newport Beach will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a prix-fixe menu featuring delicious…

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Special Valentine’s Menus at Top Eateries

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By Greer Wylder
February 09, 2016

This Valentine’s Day, you can treat your loved one to a special dinner at the following top local restaurants. From fine dining, to ocean front options, and one of the highest rated new sushi restaurants in Orange County—here are some perfect places to celebrate your love. Babette's - Newport Coast Join Babette's Newport Beach on Sunday, February 14 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. as they provide guests with an experience to give them an unforgettable Valentine's Day. They will be featuring their regular offerings as well as a special Valentine's a la carte menu for those looking to enhance…

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