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Taste 100 premium wines from Argentina and sample foods from favorite eateries at The District at Tustin Legacy Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for just $50. The special “Tasting Argentina” event brought together from Ian Blackburn of LearnAboutWine, and hosted by legendary DJ Richard Blade and myself.

Explore well-known high tier wines and up and coming wineries of Argentina as visiting producers, owners, and winemakers will be showcasing more than 100 premium wines. You can taste appetizers from Auld Dubliner, Capriott’s, RA Sushi, Bluewater Grill, Nothing Bundt Cakes,  Capriotti’s, Daphne’s and Mobtown Pizza, enjoy DJ music and a silent auction that includes wines, hotel stays and dinners at favorite restaurants.

All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit funding for “Patient 13” the documentary that I’m the Executive Producer of following the quest to cure type 1 diabetes.

Tickets cost $70 per person at the door, yet as a special for Greer’s OC readers you can purchase tickets in advance for $50 by using the code VIP at this link Advanced Purchase Tasting Argentina at The District at Tustin Legacy in the AMC Tustin 14 Courtyard in Tustin.

2437 Park Avenue in Tustin.
 

Save at the Blend

Shop at Blend at the Cove in Newport Beach and save 30% off the entire store through the week including new merchandise from Mother Denim, Matta, Clare Vivier, Demy Lee, Oats Cashmere and more. Blend is a great small boutique owned by Beth Zehnder who selects  casual chic apparel and accessories.

Her focus is to stock basics that you’ll want wear daily, plus items that have a slight edge and are standouts. Fashions are affordable, prices range from $30 to $300, and it’s a great place to stock up on tee’s and scarves. Shop now for these great twisted scarves pictured above.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blend is at 410 W. Coast Highway in Newport Beach. 949.230.8252.  

Sharpen Your Blades

We just discovered a simple way to get culinary knives as sharp as new at the SoCo Farmers Market each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. there’s handy on-site mobile service that also serves all of SoCal. Just stop by and you can drop off your knives, scissors, shears, garden clippers or other tools. For kitchen knives the prices starts at $4 for a 3 to 6 in. knife, to $6 for over nine inch knife.

SoCo Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 pm. or schedule a mobile service here. 3315 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa,.