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VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, Debuts Spring

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By Greer Wylder
January 24, 2022

VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa, will officially debut this spring. Formerly the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, the property is undergoing a complete top-to-bottom refresh, including new coastal-inspired luxury guest rooms, the introduction of two new suite categories, three newly imagined restaurant and bar concepts, a wellness-focused spa, and high-performance fitness center, expansive new indoor and outdoor event spaces, and a luxury destination pool experience.  Translating to mean “see,” VEA’s namesake celebrates its defining ocean and city views of its location within Newport Beach. It will be a destination for socializing (with live music regularly, a…

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FH Home’s Share the Love Event Benefits Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2022

When you shop for home furnishings at FH Home within the Tustin Marketplace (between The Home Depot and Nordstrom Rack), you can feel good that 100% of the store’s profits are going towards Furnishing Hope’s mission to provide furniture and supplies to wounded warriors and families in crisis. They also partner with other nonprofits for special Share The Love Events where proceeds are shared. These Share The Love Events are created to connect with local non-profits, supporting their community and fundraising goals. The next Share the Love Event will be celebrated on Saturday, January 22 from 11 p.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit Bracken’s…

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Billie Eilish’s Mom Creates Limited Time Vegan Pizza For Fresh Brothers

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2022

Plant-based fans are celebrating Veganuary at Fresh Brothers with a limited-time pizza designed by Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish and founder of the non-profit Support and Feed. For every medium Vegan Hero Pizza purchased ($25), Fresh Brothers will donate 10% back to Support & Feed, a non-profit founded by Baird during the pandemic to support vegan small businesses while addressing food insecurity. The pizza is available only through January 31, 2022.“This month, hundreds of thousands of people around the globe will be seeking plant-based options,” said Wendy Matthews, U.S. Director, Veganuary. “Whether it's for their personal health, animals, or…

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New Year, New O Sea

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By Greer Wylder
January 12, 2022

Starting the new year off with a bang, Old Towne Orange’s O SEA is shifting its service model to a full-service operation. Located in the heart of the Orange Historic District, Michael Flynn, Founder & General Manager of O SEA has transitioned its dining room to offer an experience facilitated by trained waitstaff and has transformed its former ordering counter into a cozy wine bar.To take advantage of the new full-service model, Chef Carla Arce has introduced a Grilled Whole Branzino with banchan-style condiments and tortillas, Cioppino in the style of Thai Red Curry, and Clam Chowder with a unique, O SEA…

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Catalina Island Offers ‘Best Of Winter’ Packages

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By Greer Wylder
January 10, 2022

Catalina Island has been a welcome respite as travelers seek a getaway with outdoor activities and open spaces. Now through March 25, 2022, Catalina Express and hotel partners offer combination boat and accommodations packages at 10 hotels in Avalon as part of its popular annual “Best of Winter” offering. With activities galore to experience from Eco tours into Catalina’s interior, undersea adventures in a semi-submersible submarine, to kayaking, parasailing, hiking, and enjoying the myriad shops and boutiques, many with locally made products, there’s no reason not to stay a night or two in Avalon. With events such as the family-friendly Kite Festival on February…

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