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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Now Open in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2025

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, the award-winning restaurant specializing in classic Mediterranean fare with a modern twist, is now open in Irvine. The restaurant is owned and operated by experienced entrepreneur Dany Askar and his family, who are focused on delivering delicious food with legendary service.The fast-casual Mediterranean eatery elevates convenient dining with an extensive selection of fresh, authentic dishes that fulfill the brand’s mission to Live Your Life Deliciously. Using recipes passed down for generations, the menu includes popular classics like The Great Greek Gyro and Australian lamb, steak, garlic shrimp, or chicken Souvlaki plates, all prepared in-house using…

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Wine, Words & OC Stories—Born in OC Booksigning at Hi-Time Wine Cellars

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By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2025

Join me on Wednesday, February 26, from 5–7 p.m. at Hi-Time Wine Cellars for an evening of wine tasting and a book signing. Enjoy some wine, refreshments, and charcuterie as I sign copies of Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California. A huge thank you to our hosts!Here’s a fun fact: I interviewed Chuck Hanson—one of Hi-Time’s founders and one of the fifty profiles in my book. Now in his nineties, Chuck still pops in weekly to help pick wines and hand out friendly $5 gift cards. In Born in OC, he shares his incredible…

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An Evening with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Tracy K. Smith at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith for an evening of compelling conversation with acclaimed poet and educator Tina Chang. As part of the Center’s In Conversation series spotlighting contemporary American authors and poets, this event promises an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on Monday, March 3, at 8 p.m.Tracy K. Smith has been a force in the literary world since her debut in 2003. Her poetry collection Life on Mars won the Pulitzer Prize, and her memoir Ordinary Light was a finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Across genres, her writing is powerful,…

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Christine Brennan to Speak at 27th Witte Lectures

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By Greer Wylder
February 19, 2025

The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation presents the 27th Witte Lectures, featuring award-winning sports journalist Christine Brennan.Brennan’s talk, “Today Is the Greatest Day for Women in Sports – Until Tomorrow: The Story of Title IX and the Empowerment of Women in Sports,” will explore the impact of Title IX and the evolution of women’s sports.The lecture will take place at the Friends Room at the Central Library, located at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach on the following dates:Friday, Feb. 21, 7–9 p.m. (includes a light supper and wine)Saturday, Feb. 22, 2–4 p.m. (includes refreshments)Brennan is a national sports columnist for…

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Napa in Newport: An Evening of Fine Wine, Dining, and Giving

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By Greer Wylder
February 18, 2025

Renowned for its exceptional showcase of Napa Valley’s finest wines, Napa in Newport returns for its 11th annual gala on March 1, 2025, at the luxurious Pendry Newport Beach. This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable evening, seamlessly blending world-class wine, gourmet cuisine, and a steadfast commitment to philanthropy.Guests will experience an exclusive Grand Tasting featuring limited-production wines from Napa’s most sought-after vintners, with Morlet Family Vineyards serving as the Honorary Vintner Chair. The evening will include a meticulously curated dinner by Chef Philip Tessier of PRESS restaurant in St. Helena, followed by an exhilarating live auction featuring rare wines,…

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