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LEAP OVER TO CATALINA FOR $29 (x3)

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2016

You can get away to Catalina for $29 x 3 for a leap year special. The Santa Catalina Island Company is offering a special so that you can affordably ‘leap’ 26 miles to Catalina Island. From now through February 14, 2016, you can register online to receive a promo code to book the Leap Over to Catalina Package. Valid only on Leap Day, February 29, the package features island essentials priced at $29, including $29 overnight accommodation at Hotel Atwater, $29 round trip boat transportation and a $29 three-course meal at Avalon Grille.  The promo code will be released to all interested travelers who register online. The code will be distributed…

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St. Regis Valentine’s Dinner + David Yurman Bracelet

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2016

The award-winning Stonehill Tavern at The St. Regis Monarch Beach is offering an intimate five-course dinner on February 14 and a limited edition David Yurman bracelet (not available in-store or online) with the purchase of a bottle of Champagne.  Valentine’s Day 2016 starts with Salt-Baked Heirloom Beets with taleggio feuille de brick, tahitian vanilla, blood orange vinaigrette---paired with Domaine Tempier Rose, Bandol, France 2014. The next course, Japanese Madai with hearts of palm, tosaka nori, oyster and pearls--paired with Sans Liege White Blend Cotes-du-Coast, Central Coast 2011. The next course, Michael’s Lobster Pot Pie served with baby vegetables, brandied-lobster cream,…

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Grand Opening Blackmarket Bakery on Broadway

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2016

Blackmarket Bakery on Broadway in Santa Ana will be celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, February 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. Chef and owner Rachel Klemek will donate 15% of her sales to Isaiah House which provides more than 3,000 meals each week to those in need within the community.  During the event, you can sample her award-winning, made-from-scratch baked goods - including signature cookies, mousse cakes, tarts and confections - participate in an old-fashioned “cake walk,” and sample their "on tap" craft beer and hard cider. The band Echo Sparks will be performing starting at 6:30 p.m. Blackmarket Bakery’s grand opening…

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Free Fro-Yo at Yogurtland—National Frozen Yogurt Day

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2016

Yogurtland will be celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day on Monday, Feb. 8 with free yogurt and toppings from 4 to 7 p.m.! While supplies last you’ll also receive a limited edition Hershey’s collectible spoon. Yogurtland’s celebration of all things frozen yogurt will include the return of two handcrafted flavors: Hershey’s Chocolate Milkshake and Peppermint Pattie. Yogurtland pioneered the self-serve fro-yo phenom and stands out from its competitors thanks to its team of flavorologists who develop the proprietary recipes for more than 100 flavors. All of Yogurtland’s flavors include live and active culture frozen yogurt and are produced in a kosher-certified…

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Hello Kitty Cafe Truck in OC

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2016

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be rolling into the Irvine Spectrum and parking at the Giant Wheel on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The cafe on wheels will have new goodies including a macaron box set with one surprise Sanrio character macaron inside, an adorable Hello Kitty Cafe mug and a pink Hello Kitty Cafe t-shirt. You can also order adorable doughnuts, mini cakes and other treats. Later this year, the Hello Kitty Cafe Pop Up will open at Irvine Spectrum Center. Irvine Spectrum is at 670 Spectrum Drive in Irvine.

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