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Modern Mexican Palenque Arrives in Orange County

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By Greer Wylder
March 17, 2023

Palenque–one of Downtown Riverside’s most popular restaurants and bars in the competitive local modern Mexican scene–just opened in Orange County. The restaurant, originally part of its sister club Mezcal in DTR since 2014, emerged in 2019 as a fully realized vision from Newport Beach-based operator & president Miguel Baeza, who has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry.The Costa Mesa restaurant marks Baeza’s first expansion and the second location. Serving dinner nightly and weekend brunch, Palenque presents one of the largest selections of tequila and mezcal in the area with craft cocktails and Mexican dishes in an…

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The Ecology Center’s Spring 2023 Community Table Dinners

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By Greer Wylder
March 15, 2023

The Ecology Center, a 28-acre Regenerative Organic Certified™ farm and education center located in San Juan Capistrano, is pleased to present a full schedule of Community Table dinners for the Spring 2023 season.Every Friday from March through May, guests will be able to enjoy a multicourse dinner under the stars featuring a rotating roster of renowned guest chefs who will design an ecological meal utilizing ingredients from the farm cooked over fire for an intimate, family-style feast. “As one of the country's only Regenerative Organic Certified™ farms, we aim to create a partnership between food, our farm, and the community. We allow…

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Young Seconds, OC’s Best High Quality Children’s Consignment

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By Greer Wylder
March 13, 2023

For the past 40 years, Young Seconds in Corona del Mar has been the go-to resource for anyone looking for top-quality consignment clothing for children from infant through teens. Owner Kathy Bell says she has second-generation customers who now have their own kids. And, I used to shop at Young Seconds for my boys when they were young; now I am buying for my grandkids. I even featured Young Seconds in my Daily Pilot column back in the ‘90s. You can’t find a better selection of special occasion, everyday wear, pajamas, holiday, ski apparel, shoes, and even American Girl dolls, furniture, beds,…

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Live Colorfully This Spring at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

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By Greer Wylder
March 10, 2023

For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the country’s most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty. The fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus, a flower renowned for its large, double-petaled blooms that sit atop tall, straight stems, come to life again at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad.The Southern California attraction’s 2023 theme of “Live Colorfully” is fitting as the seemingly endless rows of color-coordinated blooms create a strikingly beautiful backdrop that immerses visitors in floral splendor.  For the 2023 season, The Flower Fields is thrilled to introduce…

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Pickleball Charity Tournament in Newport Beach Benefits Under-Served OC Families

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2023

On Thursday, March 23, from 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., the courts of The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach will swing into action for a good cause as Project Access Resource Centers presents its first-ever charity fundraising pickleball tournament presented by Freespeed Aviation, LLC. This fundraiser will raise funds to support low-income families throughout California and the country by showcasing the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. Tournament registration includes two hours of play, a beginner’s clinic with a pickleball pro, a swag bag, prizes, food and refreshments, opportunity drawing, and a “totally rad” 1980s costume contest! The event is open to all skill levels,…

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