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The Countdown to Orange County’s NYE Festivities

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By Greer Wylder
December 27, 2021

Let’s welcome 2022 in style! Whether you want to ring in the new year with drinks and an ocean view, delectable dishes, or by dancing the night away, SoCal is the place to be! Here’s a roundup of local NYE hotspots!The Blind Pig Kicks Off 2022 with a Masquerade Party! (Rancho Santa Margarita and Yorba Linda)On December 31, The Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar will be opening up its restaurants in Rancho Santa Margarita and Yorba Linda for a NYE party that you won’t want to miss! Guests are welcome to dress up in party attire and wear a masquerade-style…

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Holiday Celebrations at Marriott Irvine Spectrum

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By Greer Wylder
December 23, 2021

Kiss 2021 goodbye at Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen and atop Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum with a Winter Wonderland soiree. Hive & Holidays (through Jan. 14): Hive & Honey has transformed into a winter wonderland with holiday decor and new festive cocktails. Cocktails highlights include: Santa's Side Sleigh: Remy martin 1738, lemon, Cointreau, Licor 43General Blitzen: garrison bros honey bourbon, honey syrup, lemon blackberry, ginger beerNine Ladies Dancing: Ketel one vodka, lemon, Aperol, honey, lavender bitters, ginger bitters, Chandon garden spritzYa Filthy Animal: dewars, lemon, ginger, honey, Laphroaig 10 year floatHeirloom Farmhouse Kitchen NYE Dinner (Dec. 31 at…

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Seasonal HARD SELTZER SLUSHIES

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By Greer Wylder
December 23, 2021

SoCal's award-winning Bearded Tang Brewery has a fun slate of seasonal HARD SELTZER SLUSHIES to celebrate the holiday season. Craft beer fans can find a different holiday slushie each day through the month with fun flavors such as Cranberry Sauce, Blitzenberry Crush (Blackberry Lemonade), Coco Spice & Everything Nice (Chai Spice Mocha), Snickerdoodle, Reinbeer (Root Beer), and more!  Bearded Tang Brewery is located inside Rodeo 39 Public Market at 12885 Beach Blvd., in Stanton.

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Celebrate Christmas Day At Acapulco With An All-You-Can-Eat Holiday Brunch

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2021

Acapulco invites guests to celebrate Christmas Day with an All-You-Can-Eat Holiday Brunch! Visit the food stations where they’ll serve you, featuring a Tri-Tip and Ham carving station, apple-jalapeño stuffing, chipotle-honey sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, a taco station, soups, salads, dessert bar & more. Unlimited champagne and mimosas are also included in the Holiday Brunch. Plus, $5 margaritas and draft beer specials. The All-You-Can-Eat Holiday Brunch will be from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and the regular menu will be available from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pricing for the All-You-Can-Eat Holiday Brunch will be $34 for adults and $10 for Kids.…

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OC Baking Company’s Christmas Eve Pop-Up!

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2021

Christmas Eve is extra special at Dean Kim’s Pop-Up at OC Baking Co. in Orange. It’s your chance to pick up some of the best bread on the planet as well as some other special treats such as Chef Mike from Bracken’s Kitchen’s amazing Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Caramel Glaze. It’s to die for. You can order ahead here to make the pick-up easy.Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, December 24.Please bring your own BAGS, CASH, and MASKS!  Remember, masks are required to enter the bakery.One more thing! Please be courteous to their neighbor and PARK…

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