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6 Great Father’s Day Offers in Costa Mesa

Posted on June 17, 2016 | 7:38am

We collected just a few of the coolest Father’s Day events in Costa Mesa…check these specials out and don’t forget to make reservations where necessary!fathers-day

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Costa Mesa Restaurant Week at The Gypsy Den Cafe

Posted on August 16, 2013 | 2:44pm

Today is the first day of Costa Mesa Restaurant Week 2013.  With 40 participating restaurants, there is an eatery to fit every budget and taste. If you love food and enjoy dining out, CMRW is the perfect time to visit an old favorite or try something new.

For the first meal of Costa Mesa Restaurant Week, I went to the Gypsy Den Café at the LAB anti-mall.  The Gypsy Den is an eclectic and cozy restaurant/bakery/coffee shop.

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Costa Mesa Chef Challenge

Posted on August 12, 2013 | 11:28am

To close out the OC Fair and highlight the upcoming Costa Mesa Restaurant Week August 16-23, 2013, local chefs Massimo Navarretta and Alan Greeley competed in a “Chopped” style chef’s competition.

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Costa Mesa Culinary Destinations: the LAB Anti-Mall

Posted on January 11, 2013 | 11:23am

The LAB anti-mall in Costa Mesa is a local favorite for many reasons.  You can buy and trade contemporary and vintage clothes, thumb through vinyl records, peruse fashion forward boutiques specializing in hats, glasses and accessories or just browse local art.  In addition to the cool stores are some great places to eat and drink.  With an abundance of innovative and unique restaurants, it’s easy to see why the LAB is such a popular hangout spot. Read More

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OC Weekly “Best Of” in Costa Mesa

Posted on October 15, 2012 | 10:44am

Costa Mesa is the perfect Southern California destination.  Known as the City of the Arts, Costa Mesa offers the best entertainment, shopping and dining options in Orange County. Many local favorites were represented in the Orange County Register’s “Best of OC” and the OC Weekly’s “Best of” edition highlighting some of the mouth-watering fare and bars on offer in Costa Mesa.  Whatever your preference – lounge, dive, music venue or dancing, there is a bar in Costa Mesa that suites your partiality. Read More

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