Greer's OC

Looking for an incredible location for this year’s holiday party? Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach offers breathtaking views of the Pacific, luxurious accommodations and award-winning cuisine from Executive Chef Jeff Armstrong, featuring 3-course holiday menus starting at just $49 a person. And this year, they’re adding special perks just for booking your November, December or January party at Surf & Sand!

Aside from an exquisite backdrop for a gathering your guests won’t soon forget, booking a holiday party for 30 or more includes one complimentary signature holiday cocktail per guest upon arrival, $250 room rates for your attendees and a gratis room for the event coordinator or VIP of the night.* Whatever your event, it’s always great to have prizes! Surf & Sand will also include a gift certificate for its Night to Remember package, dinner at Splashes for two or a spa day at Aquaterra Spa for two.

*Restrictions apply. Please visit Surf & Sand website or call 800.664.SURF for more information.

Crown the Champion!

Who will be crowned the first Top Chop Truck at the second “Farm to Food Truck Challenge” at SoCo Farmer’s Market in Costa Mesa this Saturday?

It’s best you come out to SoCo Farmer’s Market on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to witness first-hand the second “Farm To Food Truck Challenge.” The creative cook-off starts when the foodie judges choose six ingredients to be used in competition, then 15 gourmet food trucks will be cooking up dishes at noon using fresh produce from the SoCo Farmer's Market.

While you’re watching the cooks and judges in action, enjoy foods from your favorite OC trucks, fresh produce, music and more. And SoCo Farmer’s Market will be hosting a food drive for the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen by collecting cans of food, and cash donations to purchase farm fresh ingredients. 

SoCo Certified Farmers' Market is at South Coast Collection, 3315 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, www.SouthCoastCollection.com.

Photo courtesy of Anne Watson Photography.

New Right Now!

J. Crew was was the belle of the ball at New York’s fashion week just a few months ago. The fave mid-priced label is garnering international attention thanks to some high profile fans such as Michelle Obama, and it’s revamping from preppy to pretty fashions with details like sequins and bright colors. 

So on Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. see what’s new at J. Crew at South Coast Plaza and save 15% on purchases of $150 or more at a shopping event to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Orange County. Ten percent of proceeds will go to JDRF to cure, prevent and treat complications from type 1 diabetes. J. Crew carries fashions for women and men. To RSVP call 949.885.5021.

J. Crew is on Level 2, in the Macy’s Wing at South Coast Plaza. 714.979.2739.

Congrats Wahoo's!

Wahoo’s Fish Taco has to be feeling a little grown up now that it’s opened the company’s largest restaurant with the first Wahoo’s bar in California in the Atrium Cafés at Fashion Island. The new eatery offers indoor and outdoor seating and a full bar. Wahoo’s, an Orange County original, offers a fusion menu with Mexican, Brazilian and Asian influences. Choose from grilled meat, fish or veggie tacos, burritos, enchiladas and salads, all which can be accompanied with ahi rice and mild or spicy beans.

Open Monday through Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Thursday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.  949.760.0290.