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Wild Strawberry Celebrates Its Second Location in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
April 21, 2023

For the past 12 years, Wild Strawberry Cafe in Newport Beach has been a locals' favorite European-style café in the Newport Center neighborhood. Now, owners Natasha and Alex will celebrate the opening of their second location, in the Fashion Island area at 610 Newport Center Drive. On Tuesday, April 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. stop by the Wild Strawberry Kiosk and enjoy complimentary food, coffee, gift certificates, games, and music by Jerome Dean. “The timing is perfect to open a second location,” Natasha said. “The energy, good, vibes, the partnership, and location are just what I was looking for.”…

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Sip & Stroll at The District Tustin Spring Madness Night Market!

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2023

Sip and stroll at The District at Tustin Legacy’s next monthly Night Market, SPRING MADNESS, on Thursday, April 20 from 5-9 p.m.! Enjoy an Alice-in-Wonderland-themed evening where the promenade will come alive with live music, social games, local artists, and a beer garden by the OC Tap Truck. Walk around with family, and friends or enjoy a date night together, and explore all the market has to offer—all while sipping on a refreshing cold one! This event is free to attend.And, in celebration of Earth Day, The District Tustin is kicking off a weekly Farmer’s Market on Sunday, April 23rd from 9…

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Northgate González Market Celebrates Community Event in Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
April 17, 2023

Northgate González Market, an authentic, family-owned and operated Mexican supermarket is celebrating its Costa Mesa location opening this fall at the corner of Harbor and Wilson with a community event on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy great food and authentic drinks while you take a virtual tour of the new Mercado. Learn about their commitment to quality, local partnerships, and the products they offer. There will also be piggy bank painting, plan painting, live music, and mini pan dulce decoration. Northgate González Market’s success story started with Don Miguel and Dona Teresa González, who migrated from Mexico…

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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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