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Clouds Got In My Way

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2014

Lahaina Galleries at Fashion Island presents an artist reception for California-based artist Cheryl Kline on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. Kline’s large abstracted landscapes of the sky includes 14 paintings and the collection, entitled “Clouds got in my way,” offers a unique perspective of the artist’s celebration of the grand and awesome skies off the Pacific Coast.  Kline also founded Kline Academy of Art in West Hollywood, devoted to teaching excellent painting and drawing skills to artists of all levels. Admission is free, RSVP to lgi@maui.net Lahaina Galleries is at Fashion Island, 1173 Newport Center Drive in Newport…

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OC Pumpkin Offerings

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By Greer Wylder
October 07, 2014

Tis the season again… it’s autumn, and if you love pumpkin as much as we do, here’s a roundup of pumpkin offerings in Orange County. Gourmet Waffle Sandwich: Bruxie: Every fall, they feature a Pumpkin Cheesecake Bruxie with Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling, Candied Pecans & Ginger Snap Cookie Crumble. They also feature a delicious Pumpkin Spice Shake made with real Wisconsin frozen custard The Cheesecake Factory The restaurant that brings more than 250 menu items also offers a classic, creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake baked in a graham cracker crust and sprinkled with chopped pecans. Or try their Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake, finished…

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Free Kenny Loggins Concert

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By Greer Wylder
October 06, 2014

Kenny Loggins will be performing a free concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine. The Turning Runways into Greenways event celebrates the expansion of the next 688 acres of the Orange County Great Park.  A ceremony from Five Point Communities and the City of Irvine starts at 6 p.m. with food trucks, too. All ages are welcome.  Enter from Trabuco Road – off of Sand Canyon Ave. Follow signs to the event. Orange County Great Park is in Irvine.

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The 2014 Golden Foodie Awards on Greer’s OC TV

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By Greer Wylder
October 02, 2014

On Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach, the 2014 Golden Foodie Awards recognized the achievement of local culinary experts. Celebrity guests, star chefs and food fanatics sipped on exquisite cocktails and tantalizing cuisines. The red carpet affair awarded Golden Foodie Statues those in the local culinary industry who embody the highest excellence of culinary expertise and voted on by the people of Orange County. You can take a look here

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And the 2014 Golden Foodie Award Winners Are…

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By Greer Wylder
October 02, 2014

And the 2014 Golden Foodie Award Winners Are... Best Indian Cuisine: Tamarind of London Best Vegetarian Cuisine: 118 Degrees Best Burger: Slater's 50 / 50 Best Beer List: Provisions Best Mexican Cuisine: The Matador Cantina Best Cocktail: 320 Main Best Mediterranean Cuisine: Rosine's Mediterranean Best Food Writer: Cathy Thomas Best Food Talk Radio Show: The Fork Report with Neil Saavedra Best Pizza: Il Dolce Pizzeria Best Italian Cuisine: Mare Culinary Lounge Best French Cuisine: Pinot Provence Best Seafood: Bluewater Grill Best Happy Hour: Chapter One: The Modern Local Best Bartender: Koire Rogers, ARC Best Taco: Sol Cocina Best Californian Cuisine:…

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