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For Nearly 40 Years, Luciana’s Ristorante Serves Authentic Italian Experiences

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By Greer Wylder
April 13, 2023

It’s not often that a restaurant in Orange County celebrates decades in business, but Luciana’s Ristorante has been a favorite of the coastal Orange County dining scene for nearly 40 years. Located in picturesque Dana Point, Luciana’s exudes the warm ambiance of a Tuscan inn, welcoming guests with attentive service, authentic Italian cuisine, and an impressive wine list with over 350 wines from 10 countries. Just in time for warmer weather and longer evenings, Luciana’s has recently remodeled its front patio and has opened a Terrazzo – a lively enclosed terrace with cafe lights and a retractable roof for dining under…

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Floral Park’s 30th Annual Home & Garden Tour

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By Greer Wylder
April 12, 2023

Join Orange County's "Best Kept Secret" which presents vintage homes from the 1920s through the 1950s for public viewing at Floral Park's 30th Annual Home & Garden Tour. The Floral Park Neighborhood Association (FPNA) will host this fantastic tour Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30.In addition to a selection of vintage homes, there will be lovely gardens to enjoy, a vintage automobile display, food from local restaurants, a wine and beer garden, and a wealth of shopping along the "Street of Treasures!"Tour Hours: Saturday (4/29) and Sunday (4/30) – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wine Garden Hours: Saturday – 11 a.m. to…

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SoCal’s Premier Garden Show at South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
April 10, 2023

During the 33rd Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show at South Coast Plaza April 20-23, discover 35 unique plant and garden vendors, eight inspiring display gardens, a dramatic 25-foot centerpiece, and this year’s stunning Fleurs de Villes Voyage–a unique exhibit showcasing fresh floral installations inspired by stories from around the world.Highlights of the Southern California Garden Show will include:A diverse selection of dozens of botanical vendors offering unique and collectible plants for sale, as well as nonprofits and horticultural organizations with insights and information.A stunning floral centerpiece 25 feet high featuring lovely and whimsical depictions of California state animals, insects,…

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts Presents Hairspray

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By Greer Wylder
April 07, 2023

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon is coming to Costa Mesa. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play from April 18 – 30, 2023.Tickets start at $29 and are available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket discounts for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. Tickets are also available for a special LGBTQ+ Night celebration on Sunday, April 23 that offers a pre-show reception at Outpost Kitchen…

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10 Orange County Restaurants Make Easter Egg-Cellent

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By Greer Wylder
April 05, 2023

Easter is right around the corner, which means it’s time to hop to it and start planning! Below is a selection of local restaurants offering Easter brunches and family meals that are sure to make Easter eggs-tra special.Driftwood Kitchen - LAGUNA BEACHJoin Driftwood Kitchen for an incredible seaside Easter Buffet Brunch. Acclaimed Chef Rainer Schwarz celebrates the holiday with an Iced Seafood Station, made-to-order Omelette Station, Fish Station, Hot Station with Brunch favorites, and Carving Station with whole-roasted Double R Ranch Prime Rib of Beef and spiral-sliced, baked Honey Ham. Driftwood Kitchen offers a full bar with signature cocktails and a…

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