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20+ Chefs Unite as Tastemakers of OC Returns Oct 13

By Greer Wylder

September 03, 2021

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) brings back its "Tastemakers of Orange County” fundraising event on Wednesday, October 13 in the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Nearly two dozen local chefs will celebrate the Asian and Pacific Islander community, culture, and heritage by giving guests the opportunity to indulge in one-of-a-kind Asian and Pacific Island-inspired dishes. Proceeds from tickets sold for this event benefit OCAPICA to support mental health, health, workforce, youth in education, and civic engagement opportunities for low-income families throughout Orange County.Participating chefs and restaurants include:TAKASHI ABE & TED LEE |…

8th Annual Priceless Luncheon

By Greer Wylder

August 31, 2021

Vanguard University’s (VU’s) Global Center for Women and Justice (GCWJ) will host its annual Priceless Luncheon to continue developing resources and education for advocates to study the issues, be a voice and make a difference in the fight to end human trafficking. The event will be held on September 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the first time on campus at the university’s Waugh Student Center, a new, state-of-the-art building that opened in February 2020.As the first time, this annual event will be held on VU’s campus, it will also be the first in-person event held in the new…

Sunset Jazz at Bistango Continues

By Greer Wylder

August 30, 2021

Sunset Jazz at Bistango continues on Tuesday, Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. featuring Byron Stripling, The Bobby Floyd Trio, Bruce Forman, and Jeff Hamilton. A spectacular trumpeter with a very wide range, a beautiful tone, and the ability to blend together many influences into his own style, Byron Stripling is the Artistic Director of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, leader of his own quartet, and constantly in demand to play with pop orchestras around the world. Joining Byron will be jazz organist Bobby Floyd, who is a featured player with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, having shared the stage with…

MaxLove Project Celebrates 10 Years at Farm-to-Fork Event

By Greer Wylder

August 30, 2021

Join maxlove project for a very special evening to celebrate 10 years of its impact and pioneering Childhood Cancer thrivership programs on Saturday, September 25 at Tanaka Farms in Irvine. The premiere farm-to-table dinner experience in Orange County at Tanaka Farms featuring farm-fresh worldly cuisine by Chef Azmin Ghahreman of Sapphire Culinary Group and Blue Stone Kitchen. The seventh annual event will be hosted in adherence to COVID-19 precautions. Presented by Lily’s Sweets. Arrival + Happy Hour5 – 6:30 p..m. Tanaka Farms Top of the FarmWagon ride, hosted heirloom cocktails, wine & beer, hand passed appetizers, live music, vendors & activities Dinner…

The Ultimate Weekend for Gourmands, Culinary Masters – San Diego Sept. 25 - 27

By Greer Wylder

August 29, 2021

Imagine toasting with some of the most celebrated chefs in the world in an incredible setting. Enjoy a remarkable culinary and golf experience like no other. At the Culinary Masters at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego on Sept. 25 – 27, a line-up of world-renowned culinary masterminds will host an unparalleled dining event, paired with world-class wines, during the gala at Addison Restaurant as well as the al fresco closing night celebration. During the weekend, take the Grand Golf Club for a friendly tournament with the chefs or delight in a fun cooking class to learn from a…