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Chocolate Awards!

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By Greer Wylder
July 29, 2011

On Sunday, "Chocolate: The Event" festival will unwind with a grand Gala Chocolate Awards from 4 to 10 p.m. at UltraLuxe Cinema in GardenWalk, Anaheim. Starting at 4 p.m. there will be a a celebrity-studded red carpet, chocolate awards, movie memorabilia displays, "Golden Ticket" giveaways, swag bags, Wonka movie character look-alike's and chocolate tastings. Mel Stuart, the director of “Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory” will be attending and honored at the event. At 8 p.m. you can watch “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” in the UltraMax theater.  Tickets to closing night cost $75 each and include the VIP wrap…

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National Cheesecake Day!

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By Greer Wylder
July 29, 2011

This Saturday is National Cheesecake Day and The Cheesecake Factory has your cheesecake needs covered! When you visit The Cheesecake Factory (no to-go orders) you can get any slice at half-price. That includes pineapple upside-down cheesecake, wild blueberry white chocolate cheesecake, ultimate red velvet cake cheesecake and all the classics. To celebrate the day, The Cheesecake Factory will also be launching their new "Hershey's Chocolate Bar Cheesecake" that features Hershey's chocolate cheesecake between layers of chocolate cake and ganache, topped with chocolate frosting and chocolate chips - sounds like a delicious toothache! Check out the locations page at The Cheesecake…

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Celebrity Chocolate Challenge!

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By Greer Wylder
July 27, 2011

Celebrity Chef Challenge and Chocolate Fashion Show One of the best "Chocolate" events takes place Saturday when you can also watch many of Hollywood’s celebrity chefs in a celebrity chef chocolate challenge from 2 to 5 p.m. The competition categories include savory, dessert, cocktail and healthy. For a list of participating chefs visit here. And chocolate meets fashion from 7 to 9 p.m. when designers interpret chocolate-inspired fashions. Priority and VIP seating is available with the purchase of a VIP ticket.  For a complete list of designers check here.

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Semi-Annual Star Sale

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2011

Stop by Michael Stars at Fashion Island now for its semi-annual end of season sale going on through July 31. You can save up to 50% on summer dresses, tanks, tees and more. Hot colors for summer include geranium, sorbet, green apple, sapphire and shades of red. Michael Stars basics that everyone loves: cardigans, tee’s, ¾ length shirts, in classic colors, black, white and grey are not included in the sale. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Michael Stars is at Fashion Island in Newport…

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Wine and Fly!

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2011

John Wayne Airport opened its first new concession, and we say good choice starting with a wine bar! The new Vino Volo offers an international selection of wines by the glass or bottle, wine tasting, and gourmet foods. Vino Volo is in Terminal B across from Gate 7 and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. John Wayne Airport is at 18601 Airport Way, #41 in Santa Ana. 949.252.5200.

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