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Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

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By Greer Wylder
December 12, 2014

Join one of the most revered holiday celebrations in SoCal at the 20th annual Festival of Lights at the historic landmark Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside through Monday, Jan. 5. The spectacular display attracts upwards of 250,000 visitors. The hotel is illuminated with more than 3.6 million lights that decorate an entire city block. There are also more than 400 animated figures, angles, elves and carolers. There are also a variety of packages for overnight stays that come with specials for the holidays: You can go all out for and book a Santa’s Suite Experience that includes an intricately-decorated, two-bedroom…

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Festive Culinary Experiences at Pinot Provence

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2014

Pinot Provence at the Westin South Coast Plaza is kicking off the season with innovative culinary experiences and specialty libations into the New Year. Pinot Provence presents Les Nuits Roties, a limited-time offering of a whole rotisserie-roasted duck or chicken for two available Wednesday through Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Executive Chef Alfonso Ramirez carefully crafts the slow-roasted rotisserie duck and chicken, full of robust fall flavors, and pairs with seasonal vegetables for a cozy autumn dining experience. Les Nuits Roties Menu: Whole Roasted Duck for Two Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Vanilla-Scented Turnips, Chinese Long Beans, and Pink…

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Spaghettini in Seal Beach and Now Beverly Hills!

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2014

For the past 26 years, the award-winning Spaghettini in Seal Beach has offered incredible Northern Italian cuisine, legendary entertainment and one of the best brunches in SoCal.  Co-owners Laurie Sisneros and Cary Hardwick have created a one of a kind destination for a premium dining experience as well as a place to enjoy some of top names in entertainment. The latest and most exciting news for Spaghettini family is that they are opening a second location today, Spaghettini & the Dave Koz Lounge in Beverly Hills. Closer to home, Spaghettini’s original location in Seal Beach is going all out with…

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Dining Gift Cards with Bonuses

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2014

For a limited time, if you purchase gift cards at the following restaurants you can also receive a bonus, too! Marie Callender’s  $5 Bonus Card with every $25 gift card purchase. Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill $10 Complimentary Card with every $50 gift card purchase. Mimi’s Cafe $5 Coupon with every $25 gift card purchase. The Counter (Irvine) $5 Reward Card with every $25 gift card purchase. Cheesecake Factory ‘Slice of Joy’ Card valid for a complimentary slice of cheesecake with every $25 gift card purchase. King’s Fish House Guests who purchase $100 worth of gift cards will receive a…

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Doughnuts To End Child Homelessness

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2014

Enjoy a gourmet doughnut at Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee in Costa Mesa through December and help end child homelessness in Orange County. The premier specialty doughnut shop has partnered with Project Hope Alliance, a local non-profit committed to ending the cycle of homelessness one child at a time through their monthly SideCares program with initiatives. The December SideCares initiatives include: Doughnuts for Santa - Wednesday, December 17 from 4-6 p.m. - Project Hope Alliance will host a group of their children at the Costa Mesa offices for a very special "Doughnuts for Santa" party. Children will have the opportunity to decorate their very own Sidecar doughnuts and wrap them as gifts for their…

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