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Discovery Day at the Centennial Farm, April 14 & April 27

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By Greer Wylder
April 13, 2022

Discovery Days at Centennial Farm are open to the public and perfect for group visits. Docents are on hand to answer questions during your self-guided tours and there will be extra activities to help students learn about agriculture.Open 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 14, and Tuesday, April 27 Free admission and parking See the complete list of dates and reserve your spot at ocfair.com/discoverydayYou can also visit the three-acre working farm, which features seasonal crops, farm animals, and knowledgeable staff daily from Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Centennial Farm is on the south side of the property More info: Visit ocfair.com/centennialfarm88 Fair Drive in Costa…

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Gracias Madre’s Fashion Show and Lunch Program

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By Greer Wylder
April 11, 2022

Gracias Madre Newport Beach is launching an all-new lunch program! Starting Monday, April 18th, Gracias Madre will begin opening earlier to serve guests lunch favorites crafted by Executive Chef, Justin Haefler and innovative cocktails from Beverage Director, Kacie Lambert. A few lunch menu highlights include a Taco Salad collaborated with Nutritionist Elissa Goodman, Tortas, Mango Broccoli Tacos, a $25 power lunch special, and more! In addition, Gracias Madre has a really exciting upcoming event a ‘Fashion Show Lunch’ in collaboration with Aleph Gallery on Thursday, April 21st from 12:30 p.m.- 3 p.m. This ticketed event will be an afternoon filled with fashion, live music, food & drinks while highlighting the…

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Fresh Pannettone for Easter

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By Greer Wylder
April 11, 2022

Newport Beach-based chef and baker Kaustubh Mahamuni is baking up a special bake for Easter on Saturday, April 16th, and are taking our last round of orders this week for:Hot Cross Buns - Sourdough buns stuffed with raisins and candied oranges, a beautiful sweet-savory Easter traditional treat. Lemon-Blueberry Panettone - our newest flavor just for Easter! Enjoy this flakey buttery cake-like bread with spring-summer flavors. Available for shipping all over California and local pick-up!This sweet cake-like bread is rich and buttery, a scrumptious start to your day!They also have other treats, like Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls (4 Rolls) These honkin' gooey rolls will bring warm cinnamony heaven to…

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Spring Has Sprung on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2022

Spring is here and so are upcoming free events on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center. This spring will feature a variety of fun and familiar favorites, and brand new events including Tuesday Night Dance: K-pop (April 12, 19 & 26), Garden Party on the Plaza (April 23), Tuesday Night Dance: Bollywood (May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31), and Plaza Prom (May 28). Every Tuesday in April and May they’ll bring back fan-favorite Tuesday Night Dance on the plaza. Tuesday Night Dance is fun, upbeat, and designed for all ages and abilities—all are welcome, no dance experience…

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Celebrate National Beer Day with Half Off All Puesto Beers

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2022

In honor of National Beer Day this Thursday, April 7, Puesto is offering half off all of its own SoCal-brewed beers at all four Orange County locations.Puesto’s beer selection features its own Mexican Lager, Mexican Amber, and Mexican Negra Lager, all brewed at the Puesto Cervecería in Mission Valley, San Diego by veteran Brewmaster Doug Hasker. Offerings include:PUESTO CLARA – A traditional Mexican-style light lager with crisp malt flavor, hints of corn, and pleasant bitterness from noble hops. A clean and refreshing beer. 4.6% abv.PUESTO NEGRA (Great American Beer Festival Silver Medalist) – A smooth, dark Mexican-style lager. Roasted malts make for a beer rich in flavor,…

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