The District’s ‘Taste of 10’ Anniversary Party!

September 07, 2017

The District at Tustin Legacy turns 10! The popular Orange County lifestyle center marks its 10-year anniversary with new additions, plus a “Taste of 10” Anniversary Party on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. The ticketed event will feature a culinary and cocktail tasting experience from 15 restaurants, along with live entertainment, activities, and giveaways. Participating restaurants include The Hangar Bar at Whole Foods Market, The Halal Guys, Hatch, Kettlebar, Central Bar, Milkbox, Portola Coffee Roasters, The Winery, J.Zhou, Luna Rossa, Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, Mobtown Pizza, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, Nothing Bundt Cakes and RA Sushi. Tickets are…

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Slapfish Supports Bracken’s Kitchen for Hunger Action Month

September 06, 2017

It’s crazy to think that 21% of children in Orange County are food insecure. When it comes to hunger, every one of us is touched in some way or another. Chef Andrew Gruel, founder of Slapfish, Two Birds & Butterleaf firmly believes this is a problem we can all fix through awareness, dialogue, and action. To help Chef Bill Bracken serve those people suffering from the ongoing effects of poverty and hunger, he’s hosting a month long fundraiser at the original Huntington Beach Slapfish for all of September in support of Bracken’s Kitchen. Slapfish is offering two ways to contribute…

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Dog Gone Cute Portraits

September 05, 2017

When it comes to professional pet photography, our favorite is the award-winning Dogma Pet Portraits in Costa Mesa. The family owned photography business originally started out as a family portrait studio and in a short time, owners Sylvaine and David Capron realized that the star of the show is often, a dog! “We started Dogma Pet Portraits because nearly every time we make a family portrait there’s a dog in it, and over the years we’ve sold as many portraits of dogs as we have of kids,” Sylvaine said. “I believe that’s because the way we shoot, in a super…

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The 4th annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival

September 01, 2017

One of the highly anticipated local wine and food events, the 4th annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival returns to the Newport Beach Civic Center on September 30th and October 1st.  Tickets are now on sale for the weekend of festivities, kicking off on Friday, September 29th, which will include tastings from 40 top Orange County restaurants and their executive chefs, 250 varieties of world-class wine, spirits, and brews, celebrity chef cooking demos and dinners, Master Sommelier tasting panels, VIP events, live music, and a new “Havana Nights” after party. Weekend Schedule of Events: Friday, September 29 Bravo’s Top…

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Orange County’s Premier Wine Tasting Benefit

August 31, 2017

Wine enthusiasts look forward each year to the Wooden Floor’s 11th Annual Keep the Promise Wine Tasting Benefit on Thursday, September 14 at 6 p.m. at Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach. You can enjoy a hand-picked selection of highly rated wines from around the world and the extraordinary tasting experience this benefit is known for. The evening will raise funds for The Wooden Floor’s award-winning youth development programs, serving young people from low-income communities through the power of dance and access to higher education. 100 percent of students who graduate immediately enroll in higher education. The event helps…

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