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Award-Winning Chef Built Community Through Cooking

By Greer Wylder

August 22, 2021

Award-winning, plant-based chef and entrepreneur GW Chew aka Chef Chew, the Founder and CEO of Something Better Foods Inc., has built a community through his cooking and reimagined soul food with Better Chew (plant-based protein solutions with a taste, texture, and appearance to satisfy a craving for meat). With celebrity fans ranging from rapper T-Pain to comedian Tony Baker, a $500,000 equity investment from ICA, and products available in WHOLE FOODS, Chef Chew is on a mission to bring better food to food desert communities nationwide.Inspired to begin living a healthy lifestyle, Chef Chew switched to a plant-based diet in 2001 and started experimenting with…

New Butcher Shop Brings High-End Meats & Deli to Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

August 19, 2021

Mario’s Butcher Shop & Delicatessen, a new neighborhood concept specializing in high-end cuts, wood-grilled and smoked meats, house-made charcuterie, and chef-driven menu offerings, is now open at Plaza Newport (at Jamboree Road and Bristol Street), serving the communities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Irvine.“This concept is meant to serve the needs of the community with the convenience and reliability of a high-end neighborhood butcher shop where families can pick up everything they need to enjoy a complete meal at home,” said Chef-Owner Mario Llamas, who has more than two decades experience as a chef and butcher. “Our made-to-order burgers and sandwiches, grab-and-go…

Luxury Warehouse Sale in Santa Ana

By Greer Wylder

August 06, 2021

Stock up on luxury designer apparel at a Luxury Warehouse Sale through Aug. 8 in Santa Ana. Inventory will consist of samples, overstock, returns, and slight irregularities reduced up to 90% off for women, men and kids. Choose from, dresses, jackets, bags, shirts, sweaters, pants, shoes, accessories, and much more!GUCCI • VALENTINO • PRADA • CHLOE • DOLCE & GABBANA • MIU-MIU • ROBERTO CAVALLI • ARMANI • YSL • CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN • ALEXANDER MCQUEEN • DSQUARED2 • MAISON MARGIELA • GIVENCHY • GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI • SERGIO ROSSI • ROGER VIVIER • BRUNELLO CUCINELLI • Y-3 • CASADEI • FENDI…

Enter to Win! Iconic California-Based Sandals and Shoes

By Greer Wylder

August 06, 2021

Discover iconic footwear at California Sole and walk out with the happiest feet in the Downtown Disney District! If you’re staying active and walking a lot, you know that comfortable shoes and sandals matter. I discovered California Sole at Downtown Disney and there really isn’t anything like it in Orange County. They’ve curated the best California-based footwear brands and styles for the entire family. You can either opt for self-serve shoe shopping or ask for help. The staff is super knowledgeable and helpful. They carry Vans, Sanuk, Reef, Olukai, Rainbow, and Havaianas footwear. And they offer must-have accessories such as Hemlock Hat…

CLIPA Anniversary Giveaway

By Greer Wylder

August 02, 2021

In celebration of Orange County-based The Clipa’s 12th anniversary, they’ll be giving away 12 Clipas to 12 winners. The Clipa is a lightweight, circular purse hook that holds bags or backpacks up to 33 lbs., then automatically closes back into a ring when not in use.Eight colors and finishes to choose from Black, Copper/Rose Gold, Matte Hematite, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Polished Gold, Polished Silver, or Polished Hematite. To enter:Like this post on InstagramFollow @theclipa and @greersocTag your friends (multiple entries encouraged for more chances to win)Bonus entry: Share this post in your stories[*No purchase necessary. US residents only, contest ends Aug…