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SPIRITS TASTING at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2016

Join the annual Spirits Tasting at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach on Sunday, May 22 from 1-5 p.m. You can blind taste and evaluate more than 30 spirits from all over the world while enjoying the beautiful bay views at the resort hotel. At the event you can learn how to taste fine spirits from Professor Neat, and have a chance to win prizes and gifts. There will also be appetizers and beverages served. As a special for our readers, you can get 20% discount off the ticket price by using the promo code: GREER20. Tickets are available here.…

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Spring Trends at Private Shopping Event

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By Greer Wylder
May 17, 2016

Fashion followers can discover top collections at a private shopping event hosted by Julia Post and Christina Armijo along with Saks Fifth Avenue at the Island Hotel’s Balboa Room on Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m. Enjoy Champagne and light bites as they present irresistible trends from Saks Fifth Avenue, Rebecca Taylor, Vince, Aris, A.L.C., Derek Lam, IRO, Helmut Lang, Agent Provocateur and many more. You can also get the latest skin care tips and receive a complimentary deluxe gift from Decorte, available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue. RSVP at pnkleo@aol.com. Island Hotel is at 690 Newport Center Drive in…

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Yappy Hour at The Ritz-Carlton

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By Greer Wylder
May 17, 2016

Join other canines and their companions at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel to sniff and schmooze at Yappy Hour debuting on Thursday, May 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Dogs will enjoy lapping up libations, thanks to flavor water – bacon, chicken, beef or vegan – while guests relax with a glass of Mutt Lynch Unleashed Chardonnay, Merlot Over and Play Dead, or Chateau d’Og Cabernet Sauvignon. Cocktails, beer and a selection of barbecue items are available for purchase. As part of the resort’s Community Footprints program, proceeds from Yappy Hour will benefit the Wounded Veterans Initiative of Canine Companions for…

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“Strip Down” Summer at V Palm Springs Hotel

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By Greer Wylder
May 16, 2016

Just in time to escape June gloom, the V Palm Springs Hotel is offering a “Strip Down” Summer Promotion through Sept 22. The hotel will be taking 25% off best available rates on guest rooms (each boasting outdoor space with relaxing swings). And, also take 25% off food and drinks at Elixir, the poolside bar, which serves Asian-Fusion BBQ fare from New York-based Blank Slate Group (with one time child prodigy chef Greg Grossman at the helm). The hotel is further revitalizing South Palm Springs following a $15 million dollar re-imagination of the former property. And, if you book for 2 nights or more, you can relax a…

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Springtime Brunch At The Rooftop Lounge

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By Greer Wylder
May 16, 2016

Laguna Beach's most popular and lively rooftop restaurant, The Rooftop Lounge, offers weekly Sunday Brunch, boasting hand-muddled mojitos, California casual fare, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and is dog friendly! Located atop the La Casa del Camino Hotel, Rooftop Lounge's brunch menu is offered every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Highlights from the menu include Lobster Frittata, Huevos Rancheros, Eggs Benedict Florentine and the American Scramble with bacon and sausage, potatoes on the side. 1289 S. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 949.497.2446.

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