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THE LOT. Cinema | Restaurant | Bar | Cafe

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2018

THE LOT, a luxury lifestyle entertainment destination, offers a dining, drinking and cinematic experience unlike any other with three locations including La Jolla, Liberty Station and now open at Fashion Island. Each stunning version of THE LOT features a luxury cinema with multiple auditoriums, each outfitted with the latest in comfort, audio-visual and cinematic technology; a dedicated sophisticated yet approachable restaurant, well-appointed bars spotlighting craft cocktails, beers and wines, and dedicated craft cafés serving locally roasted coffees and house-made pastries. THE LOT provides the community with a place to grab a morning coffee, enjoy a full dinner, or catch the…

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One of the Best New Restaurants in OC

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2018

My new favorite restaurant to open in Orange County could easily be Journeyman’s Food and Drink in Fullerton. Chef Zachary Geerson, who also has Citizen Kitchen at The Hotel Fullerton just opened this new pre-fixe restaurant that’s unlike anything I’ve experienced in Orange County. Geerson describes his cuisine as post-modern and globally-inspired. The menu offers four courses, things like an Amuse Bouche of foie gras marshmallow; Grilled Leek with ginger with ginger “curd” and green tea dashi; Lamb with cucumber, garlic, and oregano; Goat Cheese Ravioli with spring vegetables, white asparagus bisque. You need to experience it to understand how…

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Closing Night of The NB Film Fest

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2018

The Newport Beach Film Festival continues through Thursday, May 3 with exclusive screenings, Q&A's with filmmakers, and after parties. And on closing night, the Newport Beach Film Fest proudly presents All Square at the Lido Theatre screening at 8 p.m., followed by a closing night gala at the Via Lido Plaza. All Square is the story of a small town bookie having a hard time collecting on outstanding debts. After a one-night stand with an ex-girlfriend, he strikes up an unlikely friendship with her 12-year old son and develops a plan to recoup the money owed to him by taking…

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Let’s Run! OC Marathon Running Festival

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By Greer Wylder
April 30, 2018

More than 23,000 participants of all ages and athletic abilities are expected at the 2018 OC Marathon Running Festival, a world-class, three-day event from May 4 to 6 featuring the SDCCU OC Marathon and Half Marathon, the Wahoo’s OC 5k, the Kids Run the OC “Final Mile,” the Ultimate Finish Line Festival, and the OC Lifestyle and Fitness Expo. The main event, the SDCCU OC Marathon, and Half Marathon, takes place on Sunday, May 6, when 11,500 participants from 46 states and 22 countries will compete on one of the best destination courses on the West Coast, with its diverse…

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The Newport Beach Film Festival Weekend Kicks Off

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2018

The first weekend for the Newport Beach Film Festival officially kicks off today with showcase and spotlight films, Q&A with filmmakers following the screening, as well as exciting after parties and seminars. On Friday, April 28 the Showcase Films include Never Goin’ Back at 8:15 p.m. at The Triangle; Ride at 8 p.m. at The Triangle (repeat screening 4/30 at 2:30 p.m. at The Triangle); Shotgun at The Triangle at 7:45 at The Triangle. On Friday, the festival also celebrates the UK film program and UK festivities with two spotlight films: and Spotlight Wild Honey Pie at at 8:15 p.m.…

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