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Read MoreBest Restaurants in Orange County to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mom this year on Mother’s Day by treating her to a lovely dining experience at one of these top Orange County restaurants. The chic Fashion Island Hotel offers two fashionable dining options to celebrate Mother’s Day – a classic Mother’s Day Brunch at Oak Grill with unlimited mimosas, bloody mary’s, margaritas and a special gift for moms; or, a fun-packed, wonderfully delicious Mother’s Day Garden Party Brunch held in a transformed garden of delights with live music, bottomless mimosas and lots of family activities. Either one is a win-win for Mom, and select spa specials from The Spa at Fashion Island Hotel make the perfect gift. Mother’s Day Dining at Fashion Island Hotel: Mother’s Day Brunch at Oak Grill Sunday, May 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The marvelous Mother’s Day Brunch at Oak Grill, which includes a special gift for Mom, will offer beautiful, active stations brimming with delicious tastes, as well as unlimited mimosas, bloody marys and margaritas. Special mothers and their families and friends will want to dress up a bit to enjoy smoked salmon, shrimp cocktail, Caprese salad and Asian chicken salad. There will be an omelet station, pearl Liège waffles and a sweet and savory crepe station, along with salmon, ahi tuna and tofu poke with an assortment of toppings. Carved to order will be Jidori chicken, BBQ coffee-crusted beef tenderloin and Chilean sea bass. Pastry Chef Andy de la Cruz will be making Chimney Cakes and other delectable dessert treats. Mimosas provided by La Marca Prosecco. $109 per adult and $29 per child ages five to 12. Children four years and under eat free. Pricing excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations available by calling 949.760.4920. Mother’s Day Garden Party Brunch at Fashion Island Hotel Sunday, May 12, seatings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. If there was ever a day to treat Mom to a bubbly brunch and great family fun, this is it. Fashion Island Hotel’s ballroom will be magically transformed into a garden of delights – filled with live music, bottomless mimosas, bouquet making and a kids’ activity station, plus a fun photobooth or photographer standing by ready to capture everyone’s day with mom! This special Garden Party Brunch serves breakfast favorites, California artisan cheeses and charcuterie, classic ahi Niçoise, a quesadilla Bar, assorted authentic Chinese dumplings and vegetable chow mein in a Chinese to-go box. Main attractions to brighten the day include ribeye with chimichurri,...
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Read MoreMarvel’s Avengers: Endgame Teen Review
One of the most anticipated movies of this year, even of this century is Avengers: Endgame. Ever since Infinity War had come out a year ago, the whole world has been waiting for this movie. I have been counting down the days until I could see the film since the first trailer dropped. The Marvel Universe is something that I have grown up with. Avengers: Endgame is something that we have all been waiting for. Lucky for me my mom had a plus one and decided to take me on her screener day. I know that seeing the movie three days before it comes out might not seem like anything, but to me it was everything. Three days before the movie came out as practically seeing it with the stars. Now I can’t spoil anything for you because you need to go and experience it for yourself, but I can tell you how amazing it is and how much you ABSOLUTELY need to see this film. Everybody is lined up to see this film. I will tell you that it is definitely worth it. Even if you are not a Marvel fan, this movie will seriously change your life. It is so moving and conveys so many kind messages that you don’t have to be a Marvel fan to enjoy it and have big takeaways. I, for one, and am HUGE Marvel fan if I were going to see the movie as a person who has never watched Marvel before then I would still have so many things to take away. Another fantastic thing about this film was the score. Not only did the intensity of the film have me on my seat the entire time, but the music. The music of the film matched the mood perfectly. There were even some throwback songs from past movies that made me want to get out of my seat and dance. The score was intense, light, happy, and sad at all the same times. Avengers: Endgame is out in only two days! Twenty-four hours before your life will change forever. The Marvel Universe will forever be different. Don’t forget to get your tickets now if you don’t already have them. I know that I have 10pm tickets to see it again tonight. Do you? Like AVENGERS on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/avengers Follow AVENGERS on Twitter Follow AVENGERS on Instagram Ella is the OC Mom Blog teen blogger. She is an integrated arts student...
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Read MorePop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration at Downtown Disney
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Read MoreReservations to Visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge invites guests on a journey to a galaxy far, far away, where families can live their own Star Wars adventures. This epic new land will immerse guests in iconic stories like never before, pushing boundaries and transporting guests to a place where beloved Star Wars stories come to life. When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opens It all begins May 31st at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and today they announced that no-cost reservations to visit the land will be available May 2nd.* Guests looking to confirm a reservation today can book a stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel between May 31 and June 23, 2019.* Opening Day Details On opening day for phase one, guests will become part of the story at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as they sample galactic food and beverages, explore an intriguing collection of merchant shops and take the controls on the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Guests will engage in missions, games and in-queue experiences while visiting Black Spire Outpost and using the Play Disney Parks mobile app. These interactions throughout the land will make Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge one of the most engaging and captivating guest experiences in Disney Parks history. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Reservations For guests planning to be among the first to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, details about making reservations are available on the Disney Parks Blog. There is no additional cost to make a reservation, but reservations are subject to availability. When to Register Specific details on how to make reservations will be available on the Disney Parks Blog and Disneyland.com on May 2nd at 8 a.m. PT. You must have a Disney Account to register for a reservation so be sure to create one before registration opens at 10 a.m. PT. Disneyland Resort Hotel Reservations Guests looking to guarantee a reservation to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge today can get one by staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel between May 31 and June 23, 2019. Click here to book your stay or call (714) 520-5060 now! *Guests staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel between May 31 and June 23, 2019 will receive a designated reservation to access Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge during their stay. One reservation per registered Guest. Each Guest is required to have valid theme park admission. If the hotel reservation is cancelled, the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge reservation will be cancelled. Access to certain experiences...
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Read MoreFive SoCal Family Weekend Road Trips
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Read MoreBubblefest is Bigger and Better than Ever
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Read MoreA Passage to Little India: Orange County Walking Food Tour
Yesterday, I embarked on an epicurean adventure in Artesia with Melissa’s Produce and Farhana Sahibzada. Indian cuisine is one of my all-time favorites, so when I was invited to attend this special walking food tour, I cleared my calendar to learn more about Indian cuisine in Southern California. Melissa’s Produce has spiced up my family cooking by introducing me to unique and delicious produce, and this event turned it up a notch. As an Orange County native, I have never been to Artesia (gasp!). I really didn’t even know where it was until I searched it on my GPS. I quickly realized that I drive right past it 2-3 times a week on my way to attend events in LA, and could of been experiencing the best Indian food in SoCal for all these years. I had only done walking food tours in Mexico until yesterday. I didn’t even knew they existed in our area. I pulled my car into the parking lot of the Pioneer Cash & Carry. I wasn’t quite sure what a cash & carry was, but our guide educated us on the fact that it is just a terminology that the culture refers to as a grocery store (they do take debit). Our tour began in front of Pioneer where we learned about the different regions of India, and how the cuisine differentiates. I also learned a lot about the difference between Pakistan and India before the countries became divided. Once the doors opened to the Pioneer Cash & Carry, we walked in. The owner walked us over to the bakery that is both egg and gelatin-free. With a son with a severe egg allergy, I was excited to find a new place to get him birthday cakes and specialty desserts. We sampled one of their Chinese puff pastries. Inside of a delicate crispy crust was noodles, vegetables and a Chinese sauce. Normally, the pastry is paired with a spicy sauce, but they were not aware of our spice tolerance, but I can’t wait to go back and experience the pastry with the sauce. Then, we walked around the store. It reminded me of a Whole Foods version of an International Market. Of course, I got the most excited when entering the produce area. There were so many vegetables that I had never seen before. I was so excited about the biter fruit, that a customer started talking to me all about it, and how...
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Read MoreBest Places in Orange County for Easter Brunch
Orange County hotels are presenting egg-cellent egg-stravaganzas for Easter Day from glamourous dining by the sea to family-fun events that will have little ones hopping in delight with up close and personal visits with the Easter Bunny. Montage Laguna Beach offers three distinctly different, but all gourmet, scenarios in the Grand Ballroom, Studio and The Loft. And those who enjoy the Easter dining experiences, can join in the fun at the resort’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Fashion Island Hotel is offering two fashionably delicious brunch options, and at Hotel Irvine, guests will not only dine on delicious food, but also participate in fun bunny-centric activities and games including Easter Egg hunts, a petting zoo and live music. MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH 30801 Coast Highway Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 715-6420 www.montagehotels.com/lagunabeach Masterpiece Easter Celebration in the Grand Ballroom Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This extravagant Easter holiday meal is a 12-Station Masterpiece Brunch family affair featuring live musical entertainment, a champagne toast and complimentary photographs to preserve the memories. Brunch goers will receive entrance to the resort’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Breakfast Station offers eggs benedict, scrambled eggs, Applewood smoked bacon and more. There are also Omelettes Made To Order and a Waffle and French Toast Station. Charcuterie, grilled and marinated vegetables, cheese selections with accompaniments are Antipasto selections. There will be Santa Barbara smoked salmon, fruit choices, cream of asparagus soup and several salads, including Caprese, seasoned bocconcini and heirloom cherry tomatoes. Sushi Station favorites feature shrimp tempura, vegetarian and California rolls and spicy tuna. There will be Seafood On Ice, a Carving Station with salmon en croûte, roasted prime rib and roasted rack of lamb. The Children’s Station will serve cheese quesadillas, corn dogs and more. And for sweets, the Desserts table is brimming with festively elaborate treats compliments of Executive Pastry Chef Lee Smith. $175 per adult, $55 per child ages four to 12, inclusive of gratuity and tax. For reservations, (949) 715-6420. Easter Brunch at Studio Sunday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Once again Studio’s Easter Brunch complete with panoramic Pacific views, will be a memorable exquisite holiday meal. Chef Benjamin Martinek’s First Course is a choice of either Baby Gem Lettuces with Easter egg radish, shaved carrot, spiced almond, avocado and green peppercorn dressing; Seared Kona Kampachi with baby beets, smoked trout roe and horseradish yogurt; or Dutch White Asparagus and Lady Edison Ham with pecorino toscano...
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Best Places in Orange County for Easter Brunch
Orange County hotels are presenting egg-cellent egg-stravaganzas for Easter Day from glamourous dining by the sea to family-fun events that will have little ones hopping in delight with up close and personal visits with the Easter Bunny. Montage Laguna Beach offers three distinctly different, but all gourmet, scenarios in the Grand Ballroom, Studio and The Loft. And those who enjoy the Easter dining experiences, can join in the fun at the resort’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Fashion Island Hotel...
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Missing Link: A Laugh Out Loud Funny Movie For The Whole Family
This post on the Missing Link is in partnership with United Artists Releasing The studio was kind enough to provide us with a bus to the movie theater location that was wrapped in Missing Link poster. It was an amazing ride under the stars of Los Angeles to our movie location. The movie includes an amazing cast of stars: Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, Zach Galifianakis, Timothy Olyphant, David Walliams, Emma Thompson, Matt Lucas, Ching Valdes-Aran, Stephen Fry, Amrita Acharia....
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You’re Invited: 2019 Orange County Jamboree
Explore Orange County’s agricultural past during the second annual Orange County Jamboree hosted by OC Parks and the Orange County Historical Commission. On Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy a day of agricultural-themed crafts, a petting zoo, live music, pickling demonstrations, blacksmith and antique engine displays, a photo booth, tours of the park and more! Food will also be available for purchase. Local historical societies will be on-site to help guests...
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Moulin Opens in San Clemente
Moulin, the award-winning French bistro with locations in Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, will open its third location in San Clemente today, April 1. Proprietor Laurent Vrignaud, who was named Restaurateur of the Year by the Orange County Business Journal, has also expanded the Moulin brand to include a French antique store, which opened in January. Moulin’s third bistro is now open at the historic Casino San Clemente (120 W Avenida Pico). Built in 1937, this seaside landmark has...
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