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St. Regis Monarch Beach Farm-to-Feast

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By Greer Wylder
August 14, 2014

Experience the exclusive Farm-to-Feast event with the chefs of the St. Regis Monarch Beach at the Resort's Botanical Garden on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of ocean views and supporting local farmers and artisan products, while enjoying chef prepared dishes by the Resort's award-winning culinary team. Executive Chef Raj Dixit of Michael Mina's Stonehill Tavern and Executive Resort Chef Frederic Castan, with Executive Chef Graem Blair of Motif Restaurant and the Resort's Pastry Chef Frederick Moreau, along with Chef Franck Tassic of Monarch Bay Club and Larson Warkentin of Club 19, will be offering their…

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Great Bites at SOL

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2014

Join SOL Cocina Newport Beach on Thursday, Aug. 14 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for an evening of GREAT BITES benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Enjoy live music and Partida Tequila, as well as delicious eats from Chef Deb’s kitchen and handcrafted cocktails from the bar. Tickets cost $60 (plus tax and gratuity), $20 from every tickets will benefit CFF. Raffle tickets are available for $5 with great prizes. 50% of every SOL Partida Margarita will be donated to CFF. For more information or to purchase tickets, email Paige at paige.solcocina@gmail.com or call 949.675.9800. SOL Cocina is at 251 E.…

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And the Winners Are…

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By Greer Wylder
August 12, 2014

The Golden Foodies are pleased to unveil the three nominees in each of the Golden Chef, the Golden Pastry Chef and Best New Restaurant award categories. The nominees of these top 3 categories were determined by peers in the culinary industry and embody the highest excellence of culinary expertise in Orange County and beyond. And the Nominees Are… Golden Chef Chef Alan Greeley- The Golden Truffle Chef Andrew Sutton- Napa Rose and Club 33 Chef Michael Rossi- The Ranch Restaurant Golden Pastry Chef Chef Dave Rossi- The Ranch Restaurant Chef Heather Fisher- Selanne Steak Tavern Chef Shelly Register- A Restaurant…

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‘Dinosaur 13’ Tonight

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2014

The OC Film Society is proud to announce the advance screening of “Dinosaur 13,” the opening night hit from Sundance tonight at the Lido Theater at 7:30 p.m. You can join the OC Film Society and watch the hit documentary, as well as a Q&A following the screening with director Todd Douglas Miller and paleontologist Peter Larson, co-author of “Rex Appeal.” You must be an OC Film Society member to see the film and it’s free for members. Membership costs for $129 and includes at least 12 advance screenings and events throughout the year.   Lido Live Theater is at…

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Wine Tasting Benefit for the Wooden Floor

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2014

Wine lovers can gather at the Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach on Thursday, Sept. 25 for the 8th annual Keep the Promise: Wine Tasting Benefit for The Wooden Floor. Guests can taste 12 exquisite wines from around the world, each averaging 95 points and retailing up to $223 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 75,000 low-income youth since its inception. In fact, 100 percent of its graduates complete high school on-time and immediately enroll in college. …

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