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Escape in the City

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By Greer Wylder
August 27, 2012

Still looking for a place to escape to on Labor Day weekend? Chef Charlie Palmer’s new boutique hotel, Mystic at Union Square in San Francisco is offering a 20% off Labor Day special through Sept. 6. Rooms start at $179 to $349. The contemporary hotel boasts an ideal location at Union Square and is close to Chinatown and the Financial District. Each of the 81 newly renovated rooms are cozy, designed in white with poppy-red-accents, exposed brick, mirrored headboards and on the second floor, you can the enjoy a signature Palmer bar and eatery. The Burritt Room is a speakeasy-style…

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LA Food Fest

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2012

Foodies won’t want to miss the LA Epicurean Festival on Sunday in historic Downtown Los Angeles. The casual event brings together culinary specialties and extraordinary wines and spirits, under one roof. It’s an opportunity for you to try products that are usually only available to chefs. You can pair and compare, taste and take home favorite selections. There are two sessions to attend, from 3 to 6 p.m. or 7 to 10 p.m. Session one includes food and beverage tastings, a chance to discover 500 products, live entertainment, and sugar sculpture by master pastry chef Stephane Treand, a booksigning by Michel…

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Wireless Discounts in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2012

A new Wireless Neighborhood store at Woodbury Town Center is celebrating its grand opening Friday through Sunday.  Wireless Neighborhood offers Verizon Wireless cell phones, Internet devices and services as well as mobile accessories. During the grand opening, the store will offer $50 off any phone or mobile broadband device as well as 30% off accessories. At the event there will also be a spin-to-win wheel, popcorn and music, and exchange a flyer for a coupon good for either a complimentary hamburger from The Counter or a cupcake from Casey’s Cupcakes, both also at Woodbury Town Center.  To get a flyer,…

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And the Nominees Are…

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By Greer Wylder
August 21, 2012

Congratulations are in order for 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... The Nominees for Best Italian Food in Orange County are: Antonello’s at South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana. Cucina Alessa in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach. Lucca Café in Irvine. The Nominees for Best Indian Food in Orange County are: Mayur in Corona del Mar. Royal Khyber at South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana. Tamarind of London in Newport Beach.…

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Dog Days of Summer

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By Greer Wylder
August 17, 2012

SusieCakes is celebrating the Dog Days of Summer through during August to support National Dog Shelter Day. Stop by SusieCakes in Newport Beach and donate a new pet accessory and you’ll receive during a 2-for-1 special on cupcakes. On Aug. 26, National Dog Shelter Day, SusieCakes will donate all items collected to local shelters. SusieCakes is asking for dog toys, dog treats, dry dog food, blankets and towels, dog beds, and leashes and collars. The cupcake offers is good for in store purchases only, limited to two dozen cupcakes.  Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. SusieCakes is…

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