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Saying Goodbye to Sababa and Hello to Better Chains

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By Greer Wylder
July 09, 2015

After a successful five-year run as one of Long Beach’s most popular places to dine, drink and mingle, Sababa Restaurant & Lounge at The Marketplace will close its doors for good on July  31.  That means you have a few weeks left to enjoy Sababa’s signature dishes and menu of Mediterranean fare along with handcrafted cocktails and alfresco dining.  “This was a difficult decision for me,” says Rochman, who opened Sababa, which means “cool” in Hebrew, in 2010.  “I’m in the process of securing jobs at other restaurants for as many of my employees as possible.  Many of those who…

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Yogurtland’s New Flavors Inspired by Candy Crush

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By Greer Wylder
July 07, 2015

Irvine based Yogurtland is jumping on the Candy Crush bandwagon by introducing its newest Candy Crush Saga inspired flavors made with real ingredients and an opportunity to win big at Yogurtland. Through Sept. 13, Yogurtland's "Sweet Treats" campaign offers new handcrafted delicious fro-yo flavors and toppings (Blue Raspberry Gummi Bears, Frosted Donuts, Sugary Squirms, Chocolate Wafer Wharfs, Candy Fish and Color Bombs) with a collectible Candy Crush character spoon. Two collectible cups will be available over the ten-week promotion. There’s also an instant win sweepstakes with hundreds of 'unlimited cup' prizes and 10 grand prizes offering winners free yogurt for…

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GOODWILL BOUTIQUE IN HUNTINGTON BEACH

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By Greer Wylder
July 06, 2015

Goodwill of Orange County just opened its newest OC Goodwill Boutique in Huntington Beach, in the former Classic Closet location at Five Points Center on Beach Boulevard. The newly remodeled store offers a fun, boutique-like interior with a 2,400 square-foot expansion, new fitting rooms, restrooms and shopping carts. It’s the third store of its kind from Goodwill of Orange County; the two other locations are in Tustin and Lake Forest. This is where your can find fashion-forward designer goods sold at great prices. And know that with every purchase you make, 92 cents of every dollar will go back into…

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Oak Grill & Aqua Lounge One-Year Party

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By Greer Wylder
July 02, 2015

You can attend the one-year anniversary party for Oak Grill and Aqua Lounge at Island Hotel Newport Beach on Friday, July 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy food stations like the Summer Halibut Ceviche as well as tray passed appetizers from Chef Marc Johnson. Drink stations include farm-to-table Margaritas, Moscow mules, Whiskey tastings, and wine of course. Mix and mingle, wine and dine, enjoy live music and find out what’s next for both Oak Grill and Aqua Lounge Admission is $50 per person and you can purchase tickets here. Island Hotel Newport Beach is at 690 Newport Center Drive…

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Fresh Avocados + Del Taco = Yum

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By Greer Wylder
June 30, 2015

Our favorite Mexican fast food eatery, Del Taco launched an UnFreshing Believable menu complete with fresh, sliced Hass avocado such as the new Epic Grilled Chicken Avocado Burrito or add avocado to any of the existing menu item Del Taco’s new avocado menu additions include: Epic Grilled Chicken Avocado Burrito, loaded with six fresh slices of Hass avocado, freshly grilled chicken, handmade pico de gallo, fresca lime rice, seasoned black beans and salsa casera wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. $5.29 (price can vary). Add fresh avocado to any item:  One or three slices of fresh Hass avocado. One slice priced…

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