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Whole-ly Delicious!

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By Greer Wylder
October 12, 2011

Whole Foods Market at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach is in celebration mode too. On Thursday, it’s one-year anniversary party lasts all day with special sales through Sunday. The event features local vendors offering samples from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; a cake cutting celebration starts at 1 p.m.; or stop by for Champagne tasting from 5 to 8 p.m. During the tasting you can sample Champagnes, cake and cheese for just $5 per person. Live music will be performed by Preachers Sons, Ashley Caille and Anna Nelson. Whole Foods features a pizza and beer bar, a bakery, a “beach bar 405” featuring a new burger and pommes frites menu;…

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iStyle!

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By Greer Wylder
October 12, 2011

How to tote and protect your iPad in style? We just found a nice resource for fashionable iPad cases for the ladies over the weekend. Not only are most renowned designers such Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Burberry in on the craze (we favor Marc Jacob’s cases, available at Apple, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus), we’re also fans of the Deux Lux collection at Doll Boutique and Gifts in Costa Mesa. Deux Lux iPad cases and sleeves range from $54 to $66 and the brand also offers glamorous duffle bags with sequin encrusted bottoms, cosmetic bags, wallets, and more. The line is known for their creative colors, unique textures like metallic…

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Salad 101

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2011

Who knew such a simple kitchen creation could be even better? Chef Jenny Ross, owner of our favorite raw food restaurant in Costa Mesa, is hosting a salad making demonstration at noon on Oct. 15 at OC Great Park. Chef Jenny will be demonstrating a dressing recipe and sharing how to use different greens to make fresh, homemade salads. Jenny's restaurant, 118 Degrees, features original recipes including salads, entrées and desserts, from living lasagna and portabella tacos, to kombucha martinis and chocolate truffles.  The demonstration will be at the Farm + Food Lab, immediately after the Salad Bowl Garden garden…

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Calling All Zombies

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2011

There is one rehearsal left for Night of the Dancing Dead! If you've been hiding your zombie dancing skills, now is your chance to shine.  From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, join other dancing undead at the Art Center in Huntington Beach for a lesson on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" dance by dancers from the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts. Show off your skills at Night of the Dancing Dead on Oct. 19 at four different locations at the Art Walk between 6 and 9 p.m. Zombies of all ages are welcomed, as well as all skill…

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Small Bites, Big Causes

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By Greer Wylder
October 07, 2011

Here’s a rare opportunity for you to enjoy the exclusive and elegant Center Club in Costa Mesa. On Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the Center Club is open to all for its premiere culinary fundraiser, Small Bites for Big Causes. Some of the finest local chefs will engage in a spirited competition showcasing small plate fare. Other festivities include live entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit MDA’s Augie’s Quest, For OC Kids Neurodevelopmental Center and ClubCorp’s Employee Partners Care Foundation. Some renowned participating chefs include Chef Jean Pierre Dubray of Pelican Hill Resort, Chef Bill Bracken of Island  Hotel, Chef Britta Pulliam of Britta’s Café, and Chef Lindsay Smith-Rosales…

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