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John Varvatos 10 Year Anniversary Celebration at South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2015

Renowned men’s fashion designer John Varvatos celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the John Varvatos store at South Coast Plaza with a special VIP cocktail party. More than 350 guests, fans and friends of the John Varvatos brand came out to honor the decade long store and meet John Varvatos. Throughout the John Varvatos store, you can shop for luxurious, well-appointed assortment of both the John Varvatos Collection and John Varvatos Star USA lines curated for the local lifestyle.  John Varvatos Collection reflects Varvatos’ chic, rock n’ roll gentleman esthetic and offers a strong focus on luxury tailored…

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vegan farm-to-table food delivery

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2015

Too busy to cook, but want to eat fresh and healthy foods? We just discovered a new vegan farm-to-table food delivery service, Laguna Beach based Sourced Conscious Cuisine from Chef Jon Pflueger, formerly of Vertical in Laguna Beach, as well as The Ritz, Ritz-Carlton, Hush and Montage and Jessica McLeish, a raw food specialist.   Sourced Conscious Cuisine delivers a weekly box of prepared vegan meals made with the freshest available produce sourced from organic and hydroponic farms in Orange County.  All meals are gluten-free and made without refined flours or sugars.  A new menu is offered each week created…

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Taoist Living with Eva Wong

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2015

Eva Wong, author and 19th-generation Taoist lineage carrier, will be at the Center for Living Peace in Irvine for a special two-day event on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25.  With her latest book in mind, "Being Taoist," she will share ways to incorporate Taoist practices both in the community and everyday life. Eva will be giving  invaluable ways to live a Taoist lifestyle enhances health, inner peace, and social harmony.  On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. you can attend “Being Taoist in the Community” where Eva will explore the sacred environment of family, neighborhood, and the spirit world. She’ll…

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Biodara and Drinkbar Juicery Pop-up at West Elm

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2015

Beautify yourself inside and out while stopping by the pop-up shop with Biodara Organic Skincare Collection and the Drinkbar Juicery at West Elm at South Coast Plaza on Saturday, Oct. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. You can discover Biodara Organic Skincare Collection while you sip on organic cold pressed juices from Drinkbar Juicery. Biodara is one of our favorite organic skin care lines and you’ll want to experience it for yourself. Mention this and receive 20% off the Biodara. West Elm is at South Coast Plaza, at 3333 Bear St. in Costa Mesa.

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6th annual Long Beach Urban Farm Dinner

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2015

Experience a feast for your eyes, ears and mouth at the 6th annual Long Beach Urban Farm Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 4 to 9 p.m. set and served at The Growing Experience, an urban farm in North Long Beach. You can taste appetizers and an amazing multi-course dinner created by local chefs using fresh, local ingredients while listening to great music by MOVE and DJ Mr. Bill and taking in the beauty of an urban farm. Host Chef Paul Buchanan with Primal Alchemy Catering along with participating chefs: Chef Greg Daniels, Haven Gastropub, Provisions Market; Chef Craig Brady,…

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