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Savor Santa Ana Returns With Love

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By Greer Wylder
September 02, 2022

At Savor Santa Ana, you can stroll the sidewalks and sample tastes from local restaurants and bars throughout downtown Santa Ana. Live musicians and pop-up shows will light the way, and a double-decker 1961 London bus will provide free rides around downtown. The theme this year promotes romance for foodies: "The way to another's heart is through their stomach"Savor Santa Ana occurred annually from 2014-2019 and is returning now after a hiatus during the pandemic.Savor Santa Ana tickets are just $10 for 5 tasting tickets. Tickets are available online for pre-purchase at savorsantaana.com and are available cash-only onsite at Savor Santa…

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Labor Day Weekend Summer Fun at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

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By Greer Wylder
August 31, 2022

This Labor Day weekend at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, summer fun continues with aquatic adventures, live entertainment and family-friendly experiences Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5.Experience Tunes at the Dunes on Saturday, September 3 featuring live entertainment and good ol’ fashioned rock ‘n roll by The Dreamboats, a variety of delicious food trucks, and a full bar with cocktails, beer, and wine. Bring beach chairs and floats to enjoy the music from the beach or the water, and dance to the music in front of the stage!All weekend long, soak up every last drop of summer on the water…

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Facial Lounge’s ‘Skin Whisperer’ Opens Second OC Location

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2022

Facial Lounge Founder and “Skin Whisperer” Amber Rose Johnson will open her second location on Thursday, September 1st in Costa Mesa at Irvine Ave., right next door to the new hot spot, Coffee Dose. Rated #1 on Yelp and voted the “Best Day Spa in Orange County” by the LA Times, Facial Lounge is the birthplace of the Custom Signature Vegan Facial that has helped hundreds of thousands of clients with a distinctively personalized, holistic approach to an effortlessly gorgeous complexion. Their facials cater to all skin types from acne to aging and anything in between, all ages, all ethnicities, and all genders.…

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Gema Brings Elevated Mexican Gastronomy to Orange County

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2022

Adding to the vibrant culinary scene in downtown San Clemente, Gema presents authentic Mexican gastronomy that elevates traditional flavors and indigenous ingredients to create innovative dishes.Executive Chef Juan Pablo Cruz has created a menu that focuses on the integrity of every ingredient, with approximately 40% of his items brought in from Mexico. The other ingredients in his scratch kitchen can also be found in Mexico, but are sourced from local farmers', markets, and partners who share a passion for high-quality produce, naturally and humanely raised meats and sustainable seafood. The result is a seasonal menu that pays homage to the rich culinary history…

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MaxLove Project’s Farm to Fork Dinner 2022

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By Greer Wylder
August 22, 2022

Join a magical evening of farm-fresh cuisine at MaxLove Project’s Farm to Fork Dinner benefiting families fighting childhood cancer! Chef Azmin Ghahreman of Sapphire Culinary Group and Blue Stone Kitchen and five other extraordinary guest chefs will be serving an interactive, multi-course dinner of worldly farm fresh cuisine.  Enjoy breath-taking views of Orange County’s stunning Tanaka Farms while savoring locally sourced ingredients and sipping expert-selected wine on Saturday, September 17 beginning at 4:30 pm. MaxLove Project is an organization that works to empower families fighting childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases through quality of life care, innovative research, culinary medicine, whole-body wellness, social support and…

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