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Memphis Cafe Celebrates its 20-year milestone

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By Greer Wylder
September 04, 2015

Memphis Café in Costa Mesa will be celebrating its 20-year milestone on Sunday, Sept. 6 in signature style. Classically trained chef and co-founder Diego Velasco is known for his distinctive gourmet interpretation of Southern home-style cooking with signature dishes. And, with its roadhouse style bar, Memphis is a popular destination for both classic cocktails, curated beer, wines lists and it boasts a long list of resident artists and DJs. The restaurant will be open to the public for brunch on Sunday and then closes for a VIP Backyard BBQ with Chef Velasco serving up smoked brisket, beer butt chicken, barbecued…

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Rare Wines Tasting Benefit for The Wooden Floor

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By Greer Wylder
September 04, 2015

Wine lovers can gather at the Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. for the 9th annual Keep the Promise: Wine Tasting Benefit for The Wooden Floor. Guests can taste 12 exquisite wines from around the world, each averaging 97 points and retailing up to $225 a bottle. All wines have been generously collected and donated by Newport Beach residents John and Janice Markley. The benefit helps support The Wooden Floor, an arts-based youth development nonprofit in Santa Ana that has served more than 75,000 low-income youth since its inception. In fact, 100 percent of its graduates complete high school on-time…

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Cirque de la Cure

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By Greer Wylder
September 03, 2015

UC Irvine Health Diabetes Center invites you to their 9th annual Celebrate the Center fundraising and networking cocktail party on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. By attending Cirque de la Cure, you will be supporting the Center’s efforts to rid the world of diabetes through local research with a global impact. Celebrate under the big tent, and mix and mingle with old and new friends! Over 90 percent of proceeds raised directly benefit research. Enjoy creatively prepared food stations, select beer and wine pairings, silent auction, opportunity wheel, research update, and…

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Designs by a Chameleon: Eve Lowey

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By Greer Wylder
September 01, 2015

We are thrilled to announce our newest addition to Greer’s OC, an Interiors section highlighting the best in home design trends from our favorite OC interior designer, Eve Lowey of Chameleon Design. Eve has a distinct ability to capture 21st century living through stylish, natural and modern design, which has built her a solid reputation in the design industry.  Her aesthetic addresses the combination of elements from the contemporary to the rustic, with an instinct for bringing trends into the foreground.  With more than 30 years of interior design experience and more than 70 design awards, Eve is the driving…

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FREE FRIDAY INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY

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By Greer Wylder
August 28, 2015

One lucky person will win two all access passes valued at $385 each to the La Costa Film Festival. The 3rd annual La Costa Film Festival (LCFF) is returning for four days of screenings, over 45 films from around the world, up to five world premieres, panels and special events September 10-13, 2015. Screenings and events will be held at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas – La Costa and the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at the Carlsbad City Library Complex.  Tickets available at: Lacostafilmfestival.org HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Follow Us @ instagram.com/dailydoseoc Like…

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