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Diwali Feasts at Tamarind

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By Greer Wylder
October 23, 2014

The Golden Foodie award-winning restaurant for Best Indian Cuisine in OC, Tamarind of London is honoring Diwali, a five-day festival celebrated by Indians worldwide with a limited time three-course feast. Tamarind’s special Diwali menu prepared by Chef Imran Ali will be available for $39 per person through through Monday, Nov. 3. The first course starts with your choice or a kebab platter with malai chicken, lamb kebab and swordfish tikka; or vegetarian platter with hara bara, panner tikka and aloo tikki. With the second course you can choose from butter chicken in a creamy tomato sauce, or classic rogan josh…

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Tour de Cure Surf 2 Summit OC

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By Greer Wylder
October 22, 2014

Be a part of the Stop Diabetes movement by taking part in the American Diabetes Association’s annual fund-raising cycling event, Orange County’s Tour de Cure Surf 2 Summit, on Saturday morning. The ride is ideal for any level from the occasional to the experienced cyclist. There are three road routes and two mountain courses to choose from. Each ride features rest stops with food, volunteers to cheer riders on, and bike mechanics to keep bike in good shape. At the finish line, enjoy live entertainment, a vendor village with more than 20 booths, a silent auction, a kid’s bike rodeo,…

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West of West Wine Festival Orange County

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By Greer Wylder
October 17, 2014

Wine lovers can get in on the West of West Wine Festival Orange County presented by Orange Coast Magazine at the Grand Terrace at Honda Center  on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can samples wines from more than 30 West Sonoma Coast vintners and enjoy a day in the sun with friends. Entertainment includes an exciting Sommelier Challenge between Orange County's top sommeliers, hosted by Next Vintage Wine Shop at Charlie Palmer; delicious gourmet tastings from Chef Jojo Doyle of Grand Terrace at Honda Center, Chef Saekyong Kim of Charlie Palmer, Chef David Shofner of Wineworks for Everyone, Chef…

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The Who Hits 50!

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By Greer Wylder
October 17, 2014

The Who will celebrate their 50-year legacy with “The Who Hits 50!” tour arriving at Honda Center in Anaheim on Wednesday, Sept.16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Honda Center performance are on sale now at thewho.com, ticketmaster.com, all ticketmaster retail outlets and by phone at 800.745.3000, and at the Honda Center Box Office on Saturday, October 18 at 10 a.m. Set lists will include The Who’s entire career, from the band’s early days to classic albums including Who’s Next, Tommy, Quadraphenia, My Generation and Live at Leeds, through today. Prices range from $49.50 for Upper Level Terrace Seating to…

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The Original Rock ‘N Roll Barbershop

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2014

Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, The Original Rock ‘N Roll Barbershop for men and women – is opening a new shop in in the Crossroad Shopping Center in Irvine tomorrow. Floyd’s 99 will be offering half-price haircuts during the grand opening. It’s known for offering a great haircut at a reasonable price in a unique rock ‘n roll themed atmosphere. Each location boasts its own individuality; walls are plastered with posters of bands and musical artists. With personal connections to type 1 diabetes, Floyd's 99 is a strong supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the largest charitable funder of T1D…

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