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Shop & Eat Local The Hood Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2020

The Hood Kitchen in Costa Mesa has over 50 food entrepreneurs operating out of their space and they need your support!  Please check out the website for more details on how to shop & eat locally. 70% of small businesses are owned and operated by a single person. Gifts for Foodies: Valenza Chocolatier, Red Beards Hot Sauce, Pernicious Pickling Co., Frost Your Cookie, and The Flaky Apple Pie Co. Local Catering Services: Stafford Prime, Copper & Mint Catering, Fork In The Road Catering, Akioni's Catering, Rye Goods, The Cheeseblock, The Keto Bakery Box and Tumbeler Cookies New to the Hood…

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Montage Laguna’s Holidays to Go

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By Greer Wylder
December 16, 2020

With the latest CA lockdown restrictions in place, Montage Laguna Beach is offering its first ever “Montage To Go” menus – inclusive of seasonal offerings allowing guests to enjoy the festive cheer they’re accustomed to from the property. Options for pick up (and some delivery) consist of:   Christmas To Go – Available for pick up on Christmas Eve from 3 – 7 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Montage Laguna Beach’s pre-fixe holiday menu includes a curried carrot soup, a choice of arugula and endive salad or butternut squash risotto, a choice between a braised…

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Winter Flavors at Lido Bottle Works

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By Greer Wylder
December 15, 2020

Winter flavors are abundant at Lido Bottle Works where Chef Amy Lebrun showcases local and sustainable ingredients perfectly paired with specialty craft beer, wine, and cocktails. She just debuted a winter season menu, she’s offering Christmas Eve dinner to go, and you can give the gift of Lido Bottle Works with gift cards. Chef Amy is making the most of the season. She’s added delicious new dishes and Lido Bottle Works offers takeout and you can enjoy picnic-style tables (that are available to sit at with takeout from Lido Bottle Works). New dishes include: Potato Chorizo Croquettes with Poblano Romesco…

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Glasspar Celebrates First Anniversary in Dana Point

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By Greer Wylder
December 14, 2020

Glasspar just celebrated its first year in business. Having navigated a year unlike any other, Chef-owner Rob Wilson now enters into his second year with renewed optimism as he introduces a new seasonal menu, specialty holiday cocktails, and a reimagined seafood market. The modern American seafood hall debuts a new menu of comforting classics brought to life with seasonal ingredients. Standout seafood dishes include Seared Nordic Salmon with melted leeks, squid ink gnocchi, and saffron sauce; Day Boat Scallops with parsnip puree, and Seared Ahi Tuna with madras curry couscous and star anise carrot puree. The ‘Certified Land' section of…

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Shop Small + Give Back with SteelCraft

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2020

Supporting small business is more important than ever and there’s no better time to do so than the holiday season! Visit one of SteelCraft’s three locations on Saturday, December 12 or Saturday, December 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to shop for unique, hand-crafted gifts that your loved ones will adore! From luxurious body products and soaps to handmade jewelry and macramé art, these vendors are ready to fulfill all of your last-minute holiday shopping needs. If you’ll be shopping with your little ones or simply want a safe and fun holiday activity for your kiddos, be sure to…

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