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OC Baking Company’s Bake Sale For First Major Film About Diabetes

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By Greer Wylder
November 19, 2013

Plan your Thanksgiving feast with premiere artisan breads from OC Baking Company available at Old Towne Orange Farmers and Artisans Market on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and support diabetes awareness for a cure. All proceeds from OC Baking Company’s bake sale will go towards the making of “The Human Trial” the first major film about diabetes. The Human Trial will raise the public profile of diabetes -- the fastest growing disease in the U.S. -- and help lead the nation to new support, money and research towards a cure. Baker Dean Kim, who was diagnosed…

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The Quick and Affordable Oxygen Facial

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By Greer Wylder
November 18, 2013

The first of its kind oxygen facial bar, facialworks just opened at Westcliff Court in Newport Beach. The concept is simple, they’ve taken the incredibly popular casual luxury bar concept and applied it to skincare. The result is a skincare experience unlike anything else. Guests are greeted with coffee, tea, or a glass of Champagne. As an alternative to the traditional treatment room, guests are seated at a 6-chair bar, and while services are performed guests can sip a glass of Champagne and watch a favorite movie. The treatment itself is a hydrating "going out" facial that utilizes the power…

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Top 5 Greer’s OC and Travelzoo Spa Deals

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By Greer Wylder
November 15, 2013

Do something for you. Our top 5 Greer’s OC and Travelzoo spa specials are out and that means you can indulge in luxury spa treatments for less by taking advantage of specials for a limited time. Each day, you can find special deals in your Daily Dose of OC and on Greer’s OC Deals. You can also choose from travel, hotel stays, dinners, wine tasting, sunset cruises and much more. Bliss Spa at W Hollywood at $99 For $99 (reg. $200), select any combination of treatments from the entire spa menu. You’ll also have access to steam showers, saunas, a…

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A Cure for the Common Sandwich

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2013

From the creators of Chapter One in downtown Santa Ana, comes C4 Deli: the Cure for the Common, a counter service, New York style deli specializing in the simplicity and perfection of a deli sandwich made of hand-cured meat, fresh baked bread from OC Baking Company, and condiments made from scratch daily. The concept just debuted last month to rave reviews for its sandwich menu including homemade porchetta with broccoli rabe; a caprese with mozzarella, tomato, basil, lemongrass pesto and balsamic vinaigrette; and muffuletta with salami, capicola, mortadella, olive salad, and Emmentaler cheese. You can also order sides such as…

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East End: OC’s Newest Cultural Destination in the Works

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2013

Orange County’s newest cultural destination in the works, East End in Downtown Santa Ana, formerly known as the Fiesta Marketplace, is an upcoming venue for restaurants, retailers, and entertainment. The newly branded East End district dissects historic 4th Street between 3rd and 5th, and French and Bush. The developers have nearly completed the multi-million dollar revitalization and rebranding project that includes a 140,000 square foot retail, office, and entertainment center. The East End’s established music culture, from Yost Theater (Orange County’s oldest theater, built in 1912) and Yost Studios, have more recently become a mecca for electronic dance music by…

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