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Roger’s Gardens’ TOMATOMANIA is Here!

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2022

 The world’s largest (and most fun) tomato plant sale, Tomatomania comes to Roger’s Gardens for the 10th year now through Sunday, March 6.Scott Daigre and his staff of Tomatomaniacs offer an astonishing selection of over  250 varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomato plants, including new varieties for 2022, and over 100 varieties of peppers.Also, they will be introducing the Tomato of the Year, ‘Bronze Torch’,a beautiful brick red elongated cherry or grape style fruit with dark green and gold striping. This new tomato has an alluring sweet and complete tomato taste that is perfect in salads, salsa, sauces, roasted, or as…

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IKEA Partnered With South County Outreach in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2022

As you know, the pandemic has changed our perception of work -- where and how it happens -- and our workspaces -- where they are, how they should function...both at home and at "the office."This is of course true for the dedicated team at South County Outreach (SCO) in Irvine, as well.With food and housing insecurities increasing during the pandemic, SCO, a leader in the fight to end hunger and homelessness in Orange County, needed additional staffing to continue to serve the community, but barely had enough space to do so comfortably at their HQ in Irvine. IKEA's local team partnered with SCO…

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Former Fashion Island Hotel Transforms into Pendry Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
February 18, 2022

Montage International and Eagle Four Partners will debut Pendry Newport Beach, a transformation of the former Fashion Island Hotel. Pendry Newport Beach will become the brand’s third property in Southern California, following the opening of Pendry San Diego and most recently Pendry West Hollywood—marking another milestone in the brand’s rapid expansion. Pendry Newport Beach will bring the brand’s signature perspective on ‘new luxury’ to Newport Beach when it opens in Summer 2023.  Pendry Newport Beach will feature approximately 295 guestrooms, including 82 suites, each with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to step-out balconies or private patios with ocean, harbor, and bay views. The hotel will deliver three unique…

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Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week Feb. 18 - 28

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2022

SoCal foodies will want to dine out or take out but will not want to miss out on the 7th annual Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week taking place February 18-28 citywide.Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week, the city’s premier culinary event is a 10-day celebration of food, wine, beer, and spirits. This year sponsors were once again given an opportunity to “adopt-a-restaurant” to help offset registration fees for restaurants.“It’s been another challenging year for our culinary community,” said Elizabeth Borsting, founder and organizer of Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week. “But we are confident that foodies, oenophiles,…

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Send a LoveGram and be Entered to Win a Date Night to The District!

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2022

Now through February 14th, at the District at Tustin Legacy take a photo at the LIFE-SIZE HEART in the AMC Fountain Courtyard, and then tag your sweetie and @TheDistrictTustin when you post it on Instagram, plus add #TheDistrictTustinLOVE.One lucky winner will be chosen at random to win 2 AMC Movie Tickets and a $100 gift card to Casa Del Sol Cocina Mexicana, their newest restaurant offering world-class Mariachi performances for the perfect date night!Winner notified via Instagram the week of February 15, 2022.  Must be 18 to enter and win.The District at Tustin Legacy is at 2347 Park Ave. in…

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