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Japan Fair at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa

Posted on October 14, 2013 | 2:44pm

Japanese culture, food, drinks and more were on display at the OC Fair and Event Center this weekend for the 2013 OC Japan Fair.  The two-day event featured over 20 sake breweries, dozens of restaurants including several ramen shops from Japan, vendors, attractions and staged events.

Japan Fair at the OC Fair and Event Center

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Live the Look Runway Fashion Show at South Coast Plaza

Posted on October 4, 2013 | 12:18pm

Live the Look kicked off last night at South Coast Plaza with a runway fashion show in Jewel Court featuring some of the hottest trends of the season.  Labels like Chloe, Versace, Barbara Bui and more were on display.

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Angelitos Card at South Coast Plaza

Posted on October 2, 2013 | 9:19am

The Angelitos Card offers South Coast Plaza shoppers the opportunity to save on purchases a full month before Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.  Along with discounts at 120 participating SCP retailers and restaurants, the Angeltios Card is also a great way to give to charity as proceeds from the card directly benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County programs.

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Patchwork Edible Preview

Posted on September 30, 2013 | 12:12pm

Patchwork Show Edible Edition is this weekend at SoCo in Costa Mesa.  For any food lover in Southern California, this is a can’t miss event.  Patchwork Edible is FREE to attend and brings visionary chefs, restaurateurs, craft and food artisans together for two-days of eating, drinking, activities and much more.

Patchwork Edible in Costa Mesa

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Barista Throwdown at The CAMP

Posted on September 27, 2013 | 10:11am

Costa Mesa has grown into the culinary center of Orange County.  With many of the top dining destinations – from upscale restaurants to innovative eateries – the variety of bites is abundant.

Along with the restaurants, the City of the Arts also boasts some of Orange County’s best places to get coffee.  From Portola Coffee Lab and Theorem at the OC Mix to Cafecito Organico and Milk+Honey at the LAB and the CAMP, Costa Mesa is where you can satisfy that craving for quality coffee where large-chain coffee shops just can’t.

Barista Throwdown at The CAMP

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