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7th Annual Tastemakers of Orange County 2023

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2023

Get ready to indulge in the culinary excellence of Orange County at the 7th Annual Tastemakers event on September 13. The VIP session runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., while General Admission opens from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This year's lineup boasts Orange County's crème de la crème chefs, uniting award-winning and Michelin guide-recognized restaurants to serve delectable tapas, drinks, and desserts, creating an unforgettable experience for attendees.Past celebrations have seen over 600 guests savoring wine, caviar-topped dumplings, ceviche, and more as part of the 25th-anniversary festivities.Beyond the exquisite flavors, the event offers a silent auction, lively tunes,…

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Curated Home Design: Explore Brickhouse Interiors, a Family-Owned Gem

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By Greer Wylder
August 21, 2023

The new Brickhouse Interiors in Costa Mesa is a family-owned specialty showroom featuring coastal contemporary furnishings mixed with found and vintage objects. Creative Director Bryant Putnam oversees the retail store and works alongside his mother and aunt, Natalie Putnam, and Kayla De St. Jean at Brickhouse Interior Design. The twin sisters, Natalie and Kayla, started their careers in staging homes in HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” and went on to stage over 700 homes. “Staging is like moving in and out of a home in three days, and it’s exhausting,” Natalie said. “It was fun, but we wanted to do more with our…

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Hungry Games 6.0: Bigger, Better, and for a Worthy Cause

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By Greer Wylder
August 18, 2023

Hungry Games 6.0 is right around the corner, and it's gearing up to be grander than ever before! Bracken's Kitchen is proud to announce yet another installment of this beloved event, dedicated to supporting the less fortunate and food-insecure communities in Southern California.Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 14th, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., and head to Bracken's Kitchen in Garden Grove for an unforgettable evening. The night promises an abundance of delectable hors d'oeuvres, mouthwatering meals, and delightful beverages as talented chefs vie for the top spot in a friendly culinary competition. You'll also have the power to vote for…

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Sweetgreen Hosts Grand Opening Celebration in Tustin on Tuesday, August 22

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By Greer Wylder
August 16, 2023

Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, joins the Tustin community next Tuesday, August 22. From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sweetgreen will host Grand Opening festivities with complimentary activations (while supplies last) at its new location at the Village at Tustin Legacy (15090 Kensington Park Drive #400, off Tustin Ranch Road).You’re invited to come experience Sweetgreen’s locally sourced, chef-crafted menu during their Grand Opening celebration. Make plans to come early because they will have live music by OC musician Brandon Wildish, and will be celebrating with the following complimentary activations with local vendors: build-your-own Floral Bar from Peaches Floral, coffee from…

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Newport Beach Summer Garden Party at Sherman Library & Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
August 14, 2023

Sherman Library & Gardens' Volunteer Association is hosting a Summer Garden Party fundraiser on Saturday, August 26th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sherman Gardens' 2.2 acre botanical gardens in Corona del Mar. The event is sponsored in part by South Coast Plaza.Guests at the Summer Garden Party can participate in a Garden Party Hat Contest, with prizes for various categories such as Best Garden-Themed Hat, Best DIY/Handmade Hat, Best Men's Hat, Best Children's Hat, and Most Outrageous Hat. Winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Garden after a "Hat Walk" throughout Sherman Gardens.The Bouquet Bar…

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