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Happiest Hour with Ocean Views

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By Greer Wylder
January 25, 2016

Looking for a new place for happy hour with striking ocean views? BLK Earth Sea Spirits in downtown Huntington Beach just debuted a happy hour menu of small plates priced from $5-$7 available Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. It’s ideal for a light dinner, or to share with friends. The menu offers a delicious array of small plates and appetizers such as bruschetta flat bread, BLK hush puppies, cheese bread, and hand-cut garlic fries or onion rings for $5; and barbecue rib fingers, ahi bites, ceviche tostadas, prime rib asparagus skewers and orange chicken with brown rice…

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The Art of Pasta Making at Pelican Hill

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By Greer Wylder
January 22, 2016

The Resort at Pelican Hill is offering pasta making classes with their in-house pastaia, Julia on Thursdays at 11 a.m. You can learn how to make traditional Italian egg-based pasta dough, as well as lobster tortelli and handmade spaghetti alla chitarra in the Andrea Ristorante pasta kitchen. Join Julia, on Thursdays at 11 a.m. for one hour of hands-on instruction and a delicious two-course lunch…made by you! Cost is $120 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Maximum of 3 people per class. Advance reservations are required by calling 855.467.6800 The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 Pelican Hill Road South in…

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House Salon’s Quick and Long Lasting Hair Treatment

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By Greer Wylder
January 22, 2016

Winter can be harsh on your hair, and now’s the perfect time to give your hair a nutrient rich treatment. The House Salon, a new high-end salon in Mission Viejo, is offering a new deep conditioning treatment by Kerastase called Fusio-Dose. It only takes five-minutes for the haircare beauty “shot” that can strengthen, moisturize, add shine, prevent breakage, and address other concerns, all personalized for your hair issues. Fusio-Dose can be customized using 20 possible conditioning combinations. It was also designed to prolong hair color between coloring appointments, and can be used as a pre-color treatment for optimal color absorption.…

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From the Dressing Room with “If/Then” at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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By Greer Wylder
January 21, 2016

Greer's Girl Kelley Moody interviews James Snyder who plays opposite Idina Menzel in "If/Then" for this episode of From the Dressing Room. You can watch here.  "If/Then" is playing in Orange County at Segerstrom Center for the Arts through Sunday, January 24. This Tony-nominated performance is directed by Michael Greif with music composed by Tom Kitt.  Idina Menzel is a Tony Award-winner and has starred in Broadway shows like "Wicked," and "Rent" and featured in Disney's "Frozen" and Fox's "Glee." Her stunning vocals will keep you hooked as you explore her character's path down two trails of life which are…

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Buy a Meal, Support a Student

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By Greer Wylder
January 21, 2016

Tonight marks the kick off for the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) food truck fundraiser. You can have a great dinner for a good cause from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the 15th Street parking lot at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach.  The CSF Food Truck night is an ongoing fundraiser to help raise funds for scholarships for Newport Harbor students. Mark your calendars for February 25, March 24, April 21 and May 26. Here’s tonight’s lineup: Sexy Burger: Innovative gourmet burgers with sexy names. A favorite with the NHHS community. Dos Chinos: Latin meets Asian cuisine! Mexican Asian fusion…

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