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Golden Dine Out Nominees

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By Greer Wylder
August 14, 2012

We are thrilled to announce the top 3 nominees in the Golden Dine Out categories! The winners will be announced at the Golden Foodie Awards on Sept. 30 at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach. And the nominees are... Best American Food in Orange County: Playground in Santa Ana Savannah Chop House in Laguna Niguel The Crow Bar and Kitchen in Corona del Mar   The Nominees for Best Mexican Food in Orange County are: Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen in Orange Javier's in Newport Beach and Irvine SOL Cocina in Newport Beach The Nominees for Best Vegetarian Food in Orange County…

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Win a Shopping Spree!

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2012

Enter to win a $1,000 Shopping Spree with a Personal Shopper and town car service to fabulous shopping destinations. Visit Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center, The Market Place, or more than 35 neighborhood centers throughout Irvine and Newport Beach and enjoy these sophisticated, yet relaxed open-air shopping destinations. Also included in the prize package is a 2-night stay at the Island Hotel Newport Beach, a AAA Five Diamond property that combines luxury with casual elegance, and Dinner for 2 at True Food Kitchen in Fashion Island. Enter to Win here

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There She Blows!

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2012

The time is now for spotting blue whales and huge pods of dolphins on whale watching excursions. Newport Landing Whale Watching cruises reports that the odds are in your favor that you will see migrating blue whales, even finbacks and minke whales have been spotted. The company is offering a $15 whale watching cruise special now through Sunday, Aug. 19. Cruises depart at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. daily and they last two and a half hours. Newport Landing is at 400 Main St. in Newport Beach. 949.675.0551.

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Back to School Sale at HSS

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2012

Back to school shopping is already starting at Huntington Surf and Sport. All four HSS stores will open today at 8 a.m., the sale will continue through Sunday. A huge sidewalk sale will take place outside and the entire store will be reduced 20 to 50%. Select wetsuits are priced at $99.99, and you’ll receive a free t-shirt with $50 purchase. HSS carries top name brands for including Hurley, Billabong, Volcom, Quiksilver, O’Neill, RVCA, Stussy, Matix and more! 300 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. 714.841.4000. 120 Main St. in Huntington Beach. 714.374.6266. 3801 Warner Ave. in Huntington Beach. 714.846.0181.…

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Try this Rum

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2012

With Enrique Iglesias/Jennifer Lopez performing in concert Saturday at Honda Center in Anaheim, it’s a perfect time to discover Iglesias co-owned Atlantico Rum that just became available from the Dominican Republic. It’s now exclusively featured at Seasons 52 at South Coast Plaza in summer cocktails including the Watermelon Refresher made with hand-crafted Atlantico Platino, fresh watermelon, and agave nectar; the Strawberry Lemon Euphoria  made with Atlantico Reserva, fresh strawberry, lemon juice, lemon wedges and mint. This rare rum has won countless awards and is considered one of the finest rums in the world. It’s a blend of small batched rums aged…

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