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Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner & Events in Costa Mesa
It’s almost the time of year to celebrate mom with Mother’s Day on May 12, 2013. The idea of Mother’s Day originated in the United States in the early 20th century and become increasingly popularized in the ‘20s.
Mother’s Day is widely celebrated on the second Sunday in May in dozens of countries throughout the world and many dates in several other countries ranging from late February in some and as late as December in others. Although the dates may be differ from country to country, one thing remains universal: Mother’s Day is about making mom feel special.
Mother’s Day starts a little early at SoCo and the OC Mix in Costa Mesa with a night of live jazz, food, drinks, raffles, retail discounts and more on Wednesday, May 1 from 6-9 pm. The evening will benefit charity with 10-15% of sales from participating vendors going to the OC based Working Wardrobes. Every $20 spent at participating OC Mix stores earns you a chance to win a raffle prize. Guests can also earn an entry into the raffle with every $10 donation. The event is free, but an RSVP is required, so be sure to email RSVP@deerlovely.com.
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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee Preview
To eat a doughnut from Sidecar Doughnuts and Coffee is to taste a culinary pinnacle rarely met by the beloved morning treat. The doughnuts give both a physical and emotional satisfaction. Each doughnut is made from scratch with only the freshest possible ingredients. Combine the care that goes into each of the doughnuts with Chef Brooke Des Prez’s mastery of baking and you get incredible treats that have been creating a crescendo of buzz for months.
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Going Green: St. Patrick’s Day in Costa Mesa
Each year the feast of St. Patrick, or St. Patrick’s Day, is celebrated on March 17. Although the day celebrates Irish culture and history, the first St. Patrick’s Day celebration did not occur in Ireland, but rather in Boston in 1737. The color green is was not always associated with St. Patrick’s Day, originally blue was the color of the holiday, but was replaced with green in the 19th century.
Today, St. Patrick’s Day has become synonymous with the color green, images of shamrocks, leprechauns, corned beef and hash, whiskey and of course – beer. If a visit to the Emerald Island isn’t in your travel plans this weekend, there are many great places and events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Costa Mesa.
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The Best Sandwiches in Costa Mesa part one
The creation of the sandwich is widely credited to John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich. The story behind the sandwich is that Montagu was an avid gambler who created the hand-held meal so he could keep one hand free and continue to gamble while he ate.
The sandwich has evolved since Montagu’s stubborn, yet brilliant idea to put meat between two slices of bread. It comes at no surprise given the versatility and variety of the sandwich that it has become one of the most popular food items in the United States. It has even inspired its own day (and month).
The variety of amazing sandwiches in the City of the Arts, Costa Mesa, is no exception. Travel Costa Mesa has compiled a two-part list of the top restaurants to enjoy the art of an amazing sandwich. Be sure to try these sandwiches before we share the second half of our list. Each sandwich tastes so good that even Montagu would take a break from gambling to enjoy one!
Monte Cristo from Le Chateau Garden Bistro
The Monte Cristo from Le Chateau at the Ayres Hotel and Suites Costa Mesa has received numerous accolades and has been hailed as the best Monte Cristo in Orange County. The deep-fried, double-decker of bliss is turkey, ham, Swiss cheese and powdered sugar dipped in egg batter and served with raspberry Chambord jelly. Although Monte Cristos are not a common menu item, it is hard to find one that can compare to Le Chateau’s.
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