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The Hybrid Workout

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2014

Looking for new ways to get in shape? Bari, the popular cardio-sculpting fitness studio in New York City just expanded to Newport Beach. Bari is a cutting edge fitness formula that includes sensory cardio, trampoline cardio and muscle sculpting to burn fat and work every muscle from every angle possible. Find out for yourself, what all of the great hype is about. As an introductory special, Bari is offering a free single class to all first-time clients when they use this code at checkout: barione. And exclusively for Greers’ OC readers, you can use the code: bari&greersOC for 15% off all series and…

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Let Blackmarket Caffeinate You

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2014

As if Blackmarket Bakery at the Camp in Costa Mesa wasn’t already our favorite bakery in Orange County. Now Chef Rachel Marie just launched a full espresso menu featuring Kean Espresso and La Marzocco. They will pull, pour, steam and swirl your favorite espresso drinks including cappuccinos, caffe mocha, macchiato, caffe latte, café au lait, and Americano. Plus, Blackmarket specials like the s'more lattes and "from scratch" syrups. And stop by Sunday, spend $25 and you’ll receive a free box of handmade Blackmarket chocolates---a perfect gift for mom. (That will be easy to do after you see their cookies, tarts,…

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The Center For Autism Grand Opening

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2014

Come out to celebrate the grand opening of the Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders new 21,000 square-foot facility in Santa Ana on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Under one roof, the newly renovated space offers a wide range of treatment options for families, including ABA, social skills classes, psychology, psychiatry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and a wellness program.  There will be face painting, balloon making, art stations, yoga and goodies for kids of all ages. Newport Rib Company will be catering the event and Front Porch Pops will be providing handmade popsicles. CHOC’s…

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Greer’s OC Award Winning Blog

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By Greer Wylder
May 06, 2014

Excited to win First Place for Best Entertainment/Lifestyle Blog at the Orange County Press Club Awards gala last night at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. For a complete list of winners in all categories, visit here. Best Entertainment/Lifestyle blog First place: Greer Wylder Greer's OC 1. Nuthin' But a G Burger 2. Pizza Your Way 3. Registering Fashion 4. Global Artist Shepard Fairey Makes Diabetes Visible Pictured above with Nancy Luna, the award-winning Fast Food Maven reporter for the Orange County Register.

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Pie-Project

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By Greer Wylder
May 05, 2014

We’re huge fans of Pie-Not in Costa Mesa, the gourmet Australian meat and vegetarian pies and pastries shop that also serves our favorite organic Bun Coffee from Australia. And, although we’re not always up for promoting Kickstarter campaigns (there are just so many), this is a worthy one, especially if you know and love Pie-Not. They are baking up a plan to expand its savory treats and delicious desserts by offering bake-at-home pies and mini-pie catering. Kickstarter will help Pie-Not reach their goal of raising $50,000 to create the frozen bake-at-home program for pies, supplies for catering the “little guys”…

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