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Roger’s Gardens’ Christmas Extravaganza

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By Greer Wylder
November 18, 2013

Roger's Gardens’ Chrismas Boutique is open and in celebration of its 50th anniversary the talented creative director and merchandising team went all out to create an elaborate Christmas marketplace. The Christmas gallery features 20 themed trees decked with ornaments, garlands, wreaths and treasures collected from around the world.  At the entrance, there’s a contemporary American Christmas theme with the emphasis on entertaining so that you can set your table with fine linens and exquisite centerpieces. At the back of the Gallery, you can find old world European Christmas treasures such as nutcrackers and wooden toys, sitting alongside trees adorned with…

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It’s World Diabetes Day!

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2013

Today is World Diabetes Day. I'm involved in the making of "The Human Trial," the first major film about diabetes that will raise the profile of type 1 diabetes, prioritizing funding for research for a cure. How to get involved? Purchase a limited edition Shepard Fairey print and visit thehumantrial.com

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DEVOUR at Seal Beach Restaurant Week

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2013

The inaugural Seal Beach Restaurant Week—DEVOUR—starts today through Saturday, Nov.16. Along with several other flagship Seal Beach restaurants including 320 Main, Crema Café, and Hennessey’s Tavern, Beachwood BBQ  hopes to shine a spotlight on the high-quality fare in the area. For DEVOUR Beachwood BBQ will be offering a 3-Course Southern BBQ menu for just $30, including items like roasted beet tartar, beef carpaccio, shrimp n ’grits, pan seared snapper, smoked honey glazed baby back pork ribs and pumpkin bread pudding. To conclude Seal Beach Restaurant Week, Beachwood BBQ will be participating in the Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Nov. 16 from…

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HIP District Happenings

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2013

Merchants in the renamed business district in Laguna Beach called the HIP District, (HIP for historic and interesting places) in the seven-block span of Pacific Coast Highway from Thalia to Bluebird, are rolling out special events for November and restaurants are reminding locals of their catering services. Among several special events are the following: Award winning artist, Paul Cheng is featured the entire month at Artist Eye Laguna Gallery along with a diverse collection of artwork by 17 Southern California artists. Artist Cheng will be at Thursday's Art Walk at Artists Eye at 1294 S. Coast Hwy. 949.497.5898. Laguna Beach…

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Halloween Cupcake Fix

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2013

Casey’s Cupcakes, the award-winning cupcake boutique with four locations in Orange County (Fashion Island, Laguna Beach, Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine Woodbury Center and soon at Bella Terra Huntington Beach) can take care of your Halloween cupcake cravings with its new festive cupcakes. Choose between the Pumpkin Patch Perfection cupcakes with pumpkin spiced cupcake, vanilla buttercream frosting and graham cracker crumbs and a dollop of light and fluffy whipped topping, pumpkin spice and gold glitter ($4 each); or its Spooky Halloween Cupcakes with vanilla bean flavor with vanilla buttercream. You’ll have to preorder six, and mix and match specially designs. Order…

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