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Chef Amar Santana’s Vaca in Costa Mesa Brings a Touch of Spain to Delight the Taste Buds

Chef Amar Santana is on a roll. This Thursday, he is in the finale of Bravo TV’s Top Chef, with an excellent chance of becoming the next “Top Chef”. Since opening his newest restaurant, Vaca, in early December, it has … Continue reading

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Photo Essay: Rockers Against Cancer Fill Cooks Corner with Lots of Music, Lots of Fun, Lots of Bikes and Good Food Too

Hundreds of people came by motorcycle  to the Cook’s Corner Bike Ride sponsored by Lifestyle Bikes. Live music, plenty of cool vendors, a raffle with awesome prizes, giveaways and fun contests ruled a perfect day at this classic biker bar/roadhouse … Continue reading

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Oozefest in Santa Ana Fed Everyone Cheesy Goodness for a Good Cause

Last Saturday, the cheesiest event around was held in Santa Ana. Oozefest presented over 20 top local restaurants providing guests with unique and delicious food creations. The event, sponsored by Foodbeast and with proceeds going to an excellent charitable organization, … Continue reading

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A Delightful Hot Pot Experience Awaits at True Seasons Organic Kitchen in Anaheim

There is certainly no shortage of shabu shabu and hot pot restaurants in Orange County. However, the most unique—-and by far the healthiest——is True Seasons Organic Kitchen in Anaheim. True Seasons, which just celebrated their first-year anniversary, is helmed by … Continue reading

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Last Weekend’s Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival was a Feast for All the Senses

One of the best events of the fall season occurred this past weekend when the Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival brought together major local and national chefs along with top sommeliers and mixologists for a multi-day event that was … Continue reading

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Rockers Against Cancer to Hold Two Charity Concerts in October at the Whiskey A Go Go and Cook’s Corner

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Rockers Against Cancer is holding two charity events to benefit Miracles for Kids, a group that helps families of children with terminal diseases such as cancer. The feature event this year is … Continue reading

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Long Beach’s “Retro Row” Hosts a Happy Hour Event this Saturday: Wine, Beer, Music, Great Food and Lots of Shops

One of the nicest places to take a stroll is Long Beach’s “Retro Row”—a section of 4th Street situated between Cherry and Temple with stores featuring vintage & contemporary clothing, furniture and accessories, art, antiques & collectibles, books, roller skates … Continue reading

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Blowin’ Smoke R&B Band With The Fabulous Smokettes Debuts at the New Mrs. Fish in DTLA This Wednesday Night

The Blowin’ Smoke Rhythm and Blues Band featuring the Fabulous Smokettes, by popular demand, will be doing a debut performance at the new Mrs. Fish in Downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, September 23. The group, led by singer/bass player Larry … Continue reading

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Interview: Booker T Brings His Classic Hits and New Tunes to the Ventura Blues and Brews Festival

Green Onions is one of those songs that everyone knows. Some know it not by name but only by the distinctive beat that it carries, while many others know it as a classic R&B song from Booker T and the … Continue reading

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Del Frisco’s Grille in Irvine Premieres Some Great New Menu Items Starting Monday

In an exclusive to The Los Angeles Beat, Del Frisco’s Grille in Irvine sampled some of the new menu items that Executive Chef Sarah Daniels has created for their new menu premiering on Monday. Appetizers, main dishes, sandwiches and more, … Continue reading

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