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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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Fall Fashion Advice with Leslie Christen

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By Greer Wylder
August 16, 2012

Need expert advice on what to wear this fall? You will be in good hands when you stop by Bardot Boutique in Newport Beach today from noon to 4 p.m. Our favorite fashion stylist, Leslie Christen will be assisting with building a fabulous fall wardrobe with French flirty, relaxed and seaside lifestyle fashions at Bardot.  Great new arrivals include a leather blazer from 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent, printed pants and silk blouses from ALC, maxi dresses from Clover Canyon ideal for layering with sweaters and jackets, and cute booties from Cynthia Vincent. Bardot also specializes in basics to special occasion…

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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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