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James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2015

Escape to San Diego for an incredible culinary weekend getaway that you’ll never forget. The James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour partnered with The Lodge at Torrey Pines for an exclusive farm-to-table culinary event on May 29-31 with an alfresco dinner prepared by celebrity chefs. Mention “LA Times” for 10% off the two-night room package at LodgeTorreyPines.com/LUXE  The Lodge at Torrey Pines is at 11480 N Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla.

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Eyebrows by Tam!

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By Greer Wylder
May 15, 2015

For more than a decade, the darling Tam Tran has been my favorite eyebrow specialist. She’s a pro, and the best kept secret at at the Diva Salon & Spa in Santa Ana. The salon is easy to get to and not far from South Coast Plaza. Tam will get your eyebrows perfectly shaped and waxed. Tam charges $18, and she works Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It’s best to make an appointment, she’s popular, but she’ll fit you in. South Coast Market Place at 2781 W. MacArthur, Ste. M in Santa Ana. 714.432.7044.

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Sip + Shop for a Cause at The District at Tustin Legacy

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2015

Join The Denim Lab in The District at Tustin Legacy for a Sip and Shop for a Cause event on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. You can shop the latest apparel and accessory fashions from Paige Denim. Free People, clover cloth and Lebrisa Designs. Guests will enjoy Champagne and light bites, a braid and lipstick bar by Phenix Salon Suites, henna designs by Maria Pelayo and live music by Carlos Naranjo. One lucky guest will win a gift card to the Denim Lab, a clover cloth shirt of their choice and Amethyst Gold Dipped Arrowhead Necklace by Lebrisa Designs…

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England’s Own Shakeaway

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2015

Milkshake enthusiasts will be over the moon on this one: U.K. based Shakeaway, the self-described “World's Largest Milkshake Bar Company” just opened a location at The Strand in Huntington Beach. The original Shakeaway opened in Bournemouth, England, a small coastal town in 1999. Shakeaway’s endless possibilities features more than 180 ingredients so that you can customize your order to create delicious milkshakes and smoothies with options such as extra crunchy ice and fat-free frozen yogurts.  You’ll be in awe of the selections that are categorized as chocolatey, cakey, cookies, luxury, sweety, fruity, everything elsey, fit and healthy, and even a…

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Taste of the Tavern

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2015

Join the second annual Taste of the Tavern, an exclusive food and wine tasting at Selanne Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach on Saturday, May 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to benefit the Santa Margarita Catholic High School Ice Hockey Program. Guests can taste high-end wines and champagnes, a tequila bar featuring Libre Spirits tequila, a sampling of hors d’oeuvres, small plates and desserts throughout the restaurant. There were also be silent and live auctions including getaways to the Wailea, Maui and Mammoth, Anaheim Ducks and Kings autographed items and game tickets, cigars, Master Drive skills clinic and much…

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