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A Sailor’s Brunch

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By Greer Wylder
June 29, 2012

Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach rolls out its first summer edition of Parrot Head Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy Bayside’s famed three-course brunch with choices such as Bayside Benedict on toasted brioche with smoked salmon or Black Forest ham, poached egg and citrus Hollandaise; or an open faced lobster sandwich; or prime beef culotte steak. The extras include live entertainment by Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Duet Band, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. The free-flowing, three-course Champagne Brunch costs $29.95 per person, plus tax and service. The brunch also features drink specials, including Landshark Beer,…

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Miracles at Mimi’s

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By Greer Wylder
June 26, 2012

Bring joy to families and kids in local children’s hospitals by participating in Mimi’s for Miracles Month during the month of July. At all Mimi’s Cafes you can make a donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and receive a Miracle Balloon paper icon with a $1 donation and a balloon lapel pin with a $5 donation. All proceeds will go to local CMN Hospitals. Mimi’s is also making Friday, July 6, as Mimi’s Muffins for Miracles Day. Order a free Strawberry Shortcake muffin, Mimi’s newest creation, with a donation and any purchase at Mimi’s Cafe restaurants. [url=http://www.mimiscafe.com]http://www.mimiscafe.com[/url]

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Summer Cinema

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By Greer Wylder
June 25, 2012

A fantastic new artsy summer film series debuts Thursday at sunset at the Orange County Museum of Art thanks to Cinema Orange. All films will be screened on the museum patio and are free with admission and to museum members. The Flip Truck will start serving foods at 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Arrive early to see the galleries of Jack Goldstein x 10,000 running through Sept. 9.  At 8 p.m. catch the screening of “Gerhard Richter Painting,” a documentary about Richter, a media-shy painter who allowed filmmaker Corinna Belz into his studio while he worked on a series of…

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Expert Skin Care

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By Greer Wylder
June 25, 2012

We just discovered an esthetician worth knowing about. Robin Marie Lawrence, based in both Costa Mesa and Palm Springs, offers expert skin care therapy to clients who seek out her expertise. She has more than a dozen years experience working with plastic surgeons, however she can work magic on skin without Botox, fillers and surgical treatments. Her specialties include skin resurfacing like DiamondTome and Dermaplaning treatments, as well as holistic chemical peels using natural products such as Vitamin A peptides, red wine vinegar distillate and acids derived from exotic lotus roots. The treatments can give your skin a healthier glow,…

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THE TASTES OF SUMMER

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By Greer Wylder
June 22, 2012

Celebrate the start of summer at the inaugural Taste of Doheny in Dana Point Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and there aren’t any confusing tickets or scripts to deal with, you just pay cash directly to the incredible food vendors.  The event features live music, exhibits, a kids zone, surf cars, rock climbing wall, wine, microbrews, food from local restaurants, and delicious drinks from the Rastarita Mobile Margarita Bar, microbrews and wineries. ​Parking is free along Niguel Road and Stonehill. Taste of Doheny at Sea Terrace Park in Dana Point.

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