LA-based James Perse is opening a pop-up sample sale shop this weekend at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa. It’s the time to stock up on James Perse men’s and women’s comfy tees, hoodies, cargo pants, footwear and accessories as well as some bedding. And enjoy drinks and snacks while you shop. The sale will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. It’s at Triangle Square at Newport Boulevard and 19th Street in Costa Mesa.
Continue Reading For the love of street foods! The Eat Real Festival is part state fair, block party, and street-food fest running Saturday and Sunday at Helms Bakery District in Culver City. The two-day tasty food extravaganza is where you can eat tacos inspired by international cuisines, BBQ, hot dogs, ice cream and more, as well as sip on delicious wines, handcrafted beers, and also learn from local producers who are committed to healthy and sustainable practices. Get tips on how to make jam, sauerkraut or bread; learn how experts raise backyard chickens and bees, see the artistry it takes to butcher…
Continue Reading The theme of this year's Orange County Fair, which starts Friday, is “Let’s Eat!” For us, that's the theme each year we visit the fair. We put healthy eating aside for a day (or two) and fill up on battered, deep-fried, jumbo-sized foods, and tasty treats served on a stick, in a corn husk, or try new items such as deep-fried Kool-Aid, deep-fried brownies, deep-fried Girl Scout cookies and deep-fried BBQ ribs. Also new for fairgoers this year are chocolate-covered corndogs, beer-battered bacon from the Deep-Fried Butter stand and icy sweets from the new Legendairy Gelato. Not to be missed…
Continue Reading Problem solved for those looking for a bakery that specializes in amazing treats that are free of wheat (gluten), dairy (casein), eggs, soy, and nuts. Sensitive Sweets in Fountain Valley is a dream come true for vegans and everyone with dietary restrictions. Owner and baker Melanie Hohman developed the concept after her youngest son developed serious food allergies at just 9 months old. Sadly, he could not eat anything that contained wheat, gluten, eggs, dairy, soy, and certain fruits and vegetables. Through trial and error, she’s perfected recipes that adults and kids will love who otherwise have limited options—and her…
Continue Reading Generously poured wines for just $25 per person at dinner? Where do we sign up? Starting Tuesday through Sept. 4, the Capital Grille at South Coast Plaza will be offering ample servings of nine rare and limited vintage varietals, hand-selected by a Master Sommelier that perfectly pair with signature appetizers, premium dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and house-made desserts. During the summer long Generous Pour Wine Event you can sample all nine wines or choose to have multiple tastings of one or more of their favorites from the Generous Pour list. The restaurant will also prepare custom wine flights upon request,…
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