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In Black & White Q&A with Greg Daniels, Executive Chef Haven Gastropub

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By Greer Wylder
August 19, 2014

Our new Q&A series, Greer's OC: In Black & White is an ongoing segment on Greer's OC TV where we will talk to some of our favorite people in Orange County who are making a difference. Next up, Greg Daniels, Executive Chef & Partner of Orange County’s Haven Gastropub and Provisions Market, both in Old Towne Orange. Before opening Haven five years ago, Chef Daniels worked in the kitchens of Chefs Pascal Olhats and Andrew Sutton, which built on his culinary school training. Daniels’ culinary training also went beyond the kitchen walls. To this day, he travels extensively to sample…

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Final Week of Golden Dine Out

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By Greer Wylder
August 18, 2014

It’s the final week to vote for OC’s best restaurants for the upcoming 3rd annual Golden Foodie Awards celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Fairmont Newport Beach. The Golden Dine Out's categories are Asian, Seafood, Most Delicious Dessert, Californian, Indian, Best Bartender and Best OC Food Writer. Foodies can participate by dining out, sampling the restaurants’ dishes and voting for their favorites in each category.

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And the Nominees Are…

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By Greer Wylder
August 18, 2014

The Golden Foodies are pleased to unveil the three nominees in each of the Best Happy Hour, Best Tacos, Best Sushi, Best Mediterranean Café, Best Italian Cuisine and Best Wine List 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. The Nominees for last week’s votes are in. And the nominees are… The Nominees for Best Happy Hour Are: 1. Wildfish Seafood Grille 2. Anqi Gourmet Bistro and Noodle Bar 3. Chapter One: The Modern Local The Nominees for…

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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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