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Quality Sandwiches at the District

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2012

Finally, you can taste Capriotti’s award-winning sandwiches at its first Orange County location that just opened at The District at Tustin Legacy. More than 30 years ago the first family-owned Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opened in Delaware, and they’re still serving its nationally acclaimed, the Bobbie fresh roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mayo; and our favorite, the Capastrami with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and cole slaw; or a SlawBeJoe with roast beef, provolone cheese, Russian dressing, and cole Slaw. You can’t go wrong with its cold subs too. We recommend the Homemade Turkey Fresh slow roasted, pulled turkey; or homemade roast beef with a secret pulled roast beef…

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Spooky Sushi Party

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2012

Looking for the right spot to celebrate Halloween? RA Sushi is hosting Boo Bash parties from 7 p.m. to close at its Huntington Beach and Tustin locations. Enjoy some freakish fun with food and drink specials like the Voodoo Crispy Chicken and Grape Ghoulade and a fantastic costume contest with beats spinning all night long. The first place costume winner will go home with a $100 RA gift certificate, and for second place, a $25 RA gift certificate. During the events, enjoy a variety of “Boo Bites,” including Voodoo Crispy Chicken: crispy chicken, sautéed with onion, green pepper and Japanese pumpkin; tossed in a sesame chili sauce…

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Behind the Orange Curtain

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By Greer Wylder
October 22, 2012

One of the most frightening films we’ve ever seen, “Behind the Orange Curtain,” a true story that reveals addiction in Orange County with affluent youths will be showing on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the San Juan Hills High School in San Juan Capistrano. There will be two screening and a Q&A after the event. Some free tickets are still available. San Juan Hills High School Theater at 29211 Vista Montana in San Juan Capistrano.  

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Pumpkin Party

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2012

Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop  is throwing a special pumpkin carving party on Saturday at 10 a.m. hosted by Mike Saraylian of Harvest to Home, who planted and maintains the gardens at Greenleaf. Join the party by paying $20 per pumpkin, which comes complete with a carving kit and Mike’s expert guidance on how to design the ultimate jack-o’-lantern. The best pumpkin will win a $40 gift certificate to Greenleaf. Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop is at 234 East 17th St. in Costa Mesa. 949.200.3950.

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Love, Chaos, Dinner

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By Greer Wylder
October 18, 2012

Teatro ZinZanni, part comedy, caberet and dinner is making its debut in Southern California at Segerstrom Center for the Arts with a new production – Love, Chaos & Dinner – Wednesday, Oct. 24–through Monday, December 31. Guests will experience a three-hour fast-paced show served with a delicious five-course feast and premium libations from Chef Joachim Splichal’s Patina Catering. Teatro ZinZanni will be performed in a intimate Spiegeltent (traveling tent) on the Arts Plaza on Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m.; and Sunday at noon at 7 p.m. Tickets to see Teatro ZinZanni’s Love, Chaos & Dinner start at $122.85 and are…

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