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Hotel San Luis Obispo’s Ox + Anchor and San Luis Obispo Film Festival Honor Author Julia Child

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By Greer Wylder
November 08, 2021

Piazza Hospitality’s Hotel San Luis Obispo, a luxury boutique hotel situated along California’s beautiful Central Coast, is offering a special dinner at Ox + Anchor curated by Chef Ryan Fancher in honor of renowned culinary inspiration, Julia Child.  In partnership with the San Luis Obispo Film Festival, this exclusive experience will also feature a screening of the new documentary “Julia” at the first solar-powered theater in the U.S., the Palm Theater, located adjacent to the hotel.  The film is a moving portrayal of the life of beloved cookbook author and unlikely television star who brought French cooking into the hearts and…

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National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day

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By Greer Wylder
November 07, 2021

In celebration of National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, Farmer Boys® will be offering a special one-day deal at participating locations. From 2 p.m. to close, guests can enjoy the NEW Loaded Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich or the Loaded Fiery Fried Chicken Sandwich for just $5 each! The Loaded Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich is made with all-natural chicken breast, double-battered, extra crispy, seasoned to perfection in a proprietary blend. It’s topped with cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, and tomato served with mayonnaise and dill pickles all on a locally baked toasted brioche bun. Guests can turn up the…

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Historic Floral Park Holiday Tour

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2021

Tour four beautiful Floral Park estate homes on Saturday, November 13 from 10 am. to 5:30 p.m. during the Historic Floral Park Holiday Tour. Each historic home is decorated for the season. You can also shop gifts and home goods at the Holiday Market, sip wine, cider, and other tasty treats at the Winter Wine Garden. There’s even a Vintage Automobile Display with classic motor cars from the Packards International Motor Car Club Southern California Division.On the day of the event, Saturday, November 13, you can pick up tour passes at the ticket booth in the 200 block of Victoria Drive (between 19th Street…

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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle on America Recycles Day

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2021

OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) invites the community to take the pledge to incorporate reducing, reusing and recycling into their daily routine. Beginning November 1 and culminating on America Recycles Day (ARD), November 15, the County will be promoting fun online activities, recycling tips, educational outreach, and a social media contest for the chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to Discovery Cube Orange County (DCOC).The holiday season typically generates additional waste. Instead of tossing out unwanted items, residents can pledge to recycle and properly dispose of the excess. Recycling during the holiday season and year-round can be as…

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Luxury. Design. Art. Sustainability. All in one compact.

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By Greer Wylder
November 03, 2021

Bésame Cosmetics was created by artist, cosmetic historian, and designer Gabriela Hernandez after a life-long love affair with vintage beauty. At 12, Gabriela immigrated to the U.S. from Buenos Aires, always fascinated by her grandmother’s sophisticated beauty routine.With her creative background, historical know-how, and cherished memories of her grandmother’s makeup, Gabriela finally developed the beauty brand of her dreams, filled with rich, historical details in wearable long-lasting formulas. She wanted Bésame to bring romance back into the makeup industry, allowing women to feel excited and passionate about their own beauty rituals again.Her latest collections that are all sustainably made in…

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