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Christmas Eve at Tavern House

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By Greer Wylder
December 16, 2022

Spend Christmas Eve overlooking the sparkling Newport Beach Marina at Tavern House. The popular waterfront restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve for brunch (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) and dinner (4 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Guests can look forward to a menu of Chef David Wilhelm’s signature comfort cuisine complemented with a selection of seasonal specials including a Duck Liver & Foie Gras Mousse, Christmas Prime Rib, and Crispy Roast Peking Duck. A selection of seasonal cocktails is available, including the Smokey Mapled Mark. This seasonal riff on an old fashioned, it’s a soul-warming, multi-sensory experience that plays up the…

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Orange County’s Michelin-Recognized Khan Saab Offers Asian Specials for Christmas Eve & Day

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By Greer Wylder
December 13, 2022

Michelin-Bib Gourmand-winning Desi restaurant Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen has introduced a menu of limited-time Christmas specials featuring elevated Asian dishes over the Christmas holiday! In addition to the Fullerton restaurant’s regular, 100% Halal menu of traditional favorites like Butter Chicken and Pani Puri, as well as more creative dishes like the Sloppy Khan (a Desi version of the Sloppy Joe with Keema Pav Wagyu Beef on a ‘gun-powder’ dusted pav bread), Khan Saab is offering four Asian specials due to the growing popularity of this cuisine during this time of the year. From December 23rd to the 25th, Khan Saab guests can…

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Summerhill Presents Holiday Treasures and Extended Hours

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By Greer Wylder
December 12, 2022

For your holiday shopping convenience,  Summerhill Antiques in Old Towne Orange is extending hours on Thursdays until 8 p.m. through Dec. 22. They are also holding a Crown Jewels Pop-Up through Dec. 24 with beautiful jewelry handmade by women in Orange County using genuine pearls and semi-precious stones. Choose from necklaces, earrings, pendants, and rings. Highest quality and affordable prices.Summerhill’s resident vintage jewelry specialist, Frances of Vintage Glamour will offer a wide selection of vintage Nolan Miller, Juliana, Weiss, and Eisenberg necklaces, earrings, rings, brooches, and more. And, choose Kathie Donahue’s collection of one-of-a-kind embellished vintage boxes, vanity pieces, and jewelry. Summerhill’s owner…

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Nochebuena: Christmas Eve in Mexico returns to Musco Center!

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By Greer Wylder
December 12, 2022

Celebrate Christmas Eve in Mexico at Musco Center for the Arts on Thursday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. with a vibrant evening of music and dance featuring two of L.A.’s most acclaimed performance ensembles: Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar. In Mexico, Christmas is not just a single day, but a whole season of Christmas-related celebrations. Today, the Christmas traditions in Mexico are a blend of indigenous culture, Spanish heritage, and many other influences.  In this concert, we’ll go through some of the unique regional traditions celebrated throughout Mexico and among Chicano families in the United…

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Holiday Hideout Speakeasy Debuts at VEA Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2022

VEA Newport Beach will transform Members—one of its intimate event spaces—into a fully decked-out Holiday Hideout Speakeasy during the month of December.Toast to the season with aptly themed appetizers and specialty cocktails, plus plenty of wintry wonderland photo ops. For $65 per person (inclusive of 18% gratuity and tax), guests will receive a selection of savory and sweet treats, including Parmesan Arancini, Triple Cheese Fondue, and Holiday Truffles & Macaroons, plus two cocktails. Additional drinks may be purchased for an extra charge. Cheery cocktails include “Santa’s Little Helper” made with Braulio, Green Chartreuse, and hot cocoa, and the “Mariah Carey High…

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