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Golden Dine Out Nominees

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By Greer Wylder
September 05, 2012

Congratulations are in order for the final 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 Seafood Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach and Tustin. House of Big Fish and Ice Cold Beer in Laguna Beach. Scott's Restaurant and Bar in Costa Mesa. Most Delicious Dessert Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Anaheim for their Double Chocolate Bread Pudding. Savannah Chop House in Laguna Niguel for their Tres Leches Cake. The Matador Cantina in Fullerton for their Cookie Fundido.…

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Summer Film Series Continues

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By Greer Wylder
September 04, 2012

Cinema Orange Summer Film Series continues Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with the screening of the documentary, “Design & Thinking” at the Orange County Museum of Art in Newport Beach. The film takes an inside look at how corporations, entrepreneurs, change-makers and designers react to fundamental changes in society.  The film screens at sunset, approximately 8 p.m., and the Flip Truck will be onsite from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Cinema Orange, an off-shoot of the Newport Beach Film Festival spotlights indie films about art, architecture, innovators and culture shapers. Films are free with admission to the museurm. 850 San Clemente Drive in Newport Beach. 949.759.1122

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Fashion’s Night Out Kicks Off

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By Greer Wylder
September 04, 2012

Fashion’s Night Out is taking off at Saks Fifth Avenue South Coast Plaza on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted by Dream Guild of JDRF Orange County you can enjoy a killer evening of fashion filled with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, runway show, interactive photo lounge, beauty bars and tons of fabulous giveaways to support JDRF. 10% of evening sales will go towards JDRF. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Quattro. To RSVP, call 714.540.3233, ext. 210.

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Style Week is Coming

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By Greer Wylder
August 31, 2012

Next week’s festivities at Style Week Orange County won’t just be about fashions, on Wednesday a Restaurant Rave will be celebrated at Irvine Spectrum Center. The second annual food frenzy combines entertaining cooking demos from Chef Jamie Gwen, and complimentary tastes from casual and fine dining restaurants.  Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Giant Wheel Court, enjoy samples from Paul Martin’s American Grill, Dave & Buster’s, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, The Veggie Grill, and more. You can make the evening a food tour, starting with honey glazed walnut shrimp at Capital Dim Sum – Seafood– Bar, or order some classic pizza and pasta at  Pizza Kitchen, or a…

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Endless Summer at The Deck

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2012

Labor Day means summer season is coming to an end, but you can celebrate an "Endless Summer" Beach Bash at Pacific Edge Hotel and The Deck on Laguna Beach. You can go for a day of rest and relaxation or spend the day swimming, surfing or stand up paddling. The Deck on Laguna Beach will be offering a special Beach Baja Menu and Margarita Bar (go for the Blueberry Margarita), and listen to a guest DJ spin the hot tracks. You can step up the beach experience by reserving a Labor Day Cabana Package. For more details on the Cabana Package, call 949.281.5704.  Pacific Edge Hotel…

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