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10 Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Orange County

February 11, 2018 / / 0 Comments

  1. Enter a Crawfish Eating Contest
    Hot N Juicy Crawfish in Fountain Valley is hosting their annual Crawfish Eating Contest and Mardi Celebration Tuesday 2/13. There are prizes for the top 3 contestants…what do they win? More crawfish!
    http://bit.ly/2BSTGph
  2. Party at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
    Ralph Brennan’s in Downtown Disney celebrates Mardi Gras, Tuesday 2/13, with New Orleans cuisine, live jazz music, costume contest, mini King Cakes and more.
    http://bit.ly/2EX4UYx
  3. Visit Bourbon Street
    Well, Bourbon Street Bar and Grill in Downtown Fullerton, that is! Their Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday 2/13 starts at 11am and includes live music from the Dixiedelics Jazz Band.
    http://bit.ly/2o3tE9Q
  4. Get a fresh baked King Cake

    Porto’s Bakery in Buena Park is baking up traditional King Cake with cream cheese filling, only available through 2/13.
    http://bit.ly/2CdOU1s

  5. Take the kids to their very own Mardi Gras party
    Kids can enjoy Mardi Gras at Pretend City in Irvine on Tuesday 2/13. Activities include a parade, crafts, dancing, and more.
    http://bit.ly/2Cdsj5i
  6. Eat some NOLA-inspired food
    The House of Blues has a special NOLA-inspired menu for the month of February. Enjoy jambalaya, gumbo, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, and more.
    http://bit.ly/2nSFpk2
  7. Get some Mardi Gras inspired desserts

    French’s Pastry is serving up Mardi Gras inspired cupcakes, cakes, and King Cake at their 4 Orange County locations.
    http://bit.ly/2EXJ8En

  8. Enjoy a Crab Boil
    Get your Crab Boil fix at the the Boiling Crab at one of their 4 Orange County locations. They’ll be having beads, beers, and drink specials to celebrate Mardi Gras on Tuesday 2/13.
    http://bit.ly/2EkcjAn
  9. Take a trip to New Orleans Square

    New Orleans Square in Disneyland will be celebrating Mardi Gras Tuesday 2/13 with Mardi Gras inspired beignets, live jazz music, characters dressed for the occasion (including Princess Tiana), and more.

  10. Catch some beads
    The Outlets at San Clemente is celebrating Mardi Gras on Tuesday 2/13 with free King Cake (while supplies last), “masked revelers tossing Mardi Gras beads” from the balconies, and free beignets at Ruby’s Diner.
    http://bit.ly/2skYGPE

Fun Things To Do in Orange County this Weekend – Feb 10-11, 2018

February 8, 2018 / / 0 Comments

This weekend in Orange County the American Revolution comes to life in with a weekend long reenactment in Huntington Beach, or you can attend a cookie convention or art crawl in Anaheim, a music festival in Laguna Beach, a beach cleanup in Huntington Beach, or a special Valentine’s Day themed Rocky Horror Picture Show in Santa Ana.

  • Watch a reenactment of the American Revolution this weekend in Huntington Beach Central Park. Demonstrations, dancing, battles & more! FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2kd9vtG
  • LA Cookie Con is all weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. Celebrity pastry chefs, demos, and more. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2EcV0Rq
  • The Laguna Beach Music Festival is this weekend. There are 3 different ticketed events. http://bit.ly/2kZCaH0
  • The Downtown Anaheim Art Crawl Experience (Valentine’s Day edition) is Saturday 2/10 from 6pm-10pm at the center street promenade. Live entertainment, food, art, shopping & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2kOhwHo
  • Attend a beach clean up in Huntington Beach on Saturday 2/10 from 9am-11am at Huntington State Beach (Lifeguard Tower #2). FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2k9mf9y
  • The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana is hosting a very special Valentine’s Day “Rocky Horror Picture Show” event on Friday 2/9 at 11:30pm. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2FYbwpb
  • Visit one of the many Farmers Markets in OC: http://bit.ly/2BdBcuQ

And don’t forget to check out the “10 Cutest Valentine’s Day Treats in Orange County”: http://bit.ly/2sdHsUp

10 Cutest Valentine’s Day Treats in Orange County

February 7, 2018 / / 0 Comments

We’ve searched high and low all across Orange County to bring you the sweetest treats for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re madly in love or just madly in love with dessert, there’s something here for every sweet tooth.

From now through Valentine’s Day get valentines themed character macarons, like these jumbo Pusheen the cat macarons, at Bunjour Bakery in Laguna Hills.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeteCVen1qz/?taken-by=bunjourbakery

 

If you’re valentine would rather a bouquet of ice cream flowers instead of real flowers then look no further than Cauldron Ice Cream in Santa Ana. Their handmade ice cream is served in a Puffle cone, and then shaped into a beautiful flower, ready to be devoured.

 

Here are some Valentine’s Day shots that the whole family can enjoy! The Dirty Cookie at Union Market is Tustin is making extra special cookie shots with a “conversation heart” theme.

 

Sweet, and salty, and spicy, oh my! Take your taste buds on an adventure with this “Hot as Hell” blend of vanilla ice cream and Hot Cheetos at Drill’d Ice Cream in Fountain Valley.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Beijd0ZBNUr/?taken-by=drilldicecream

 

If you’re feeling a little risque, surprise your Valentine with these naughty cookies from Blackmarket Bakery in Costa Mesa.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeqYuFWBa0d/?taken-by=blackmarketbakery

 

Forget about those chalky conversation hearts and woo your valentine with these macaron versions of the classic candy, available at Honey and Butter in Irvine and Costa Mesa.

 

Valentine Churro Donut topped with ice cream?! Nothing says true love like sugar, sugar, and more sugar! You can find this sweet treat at Churned Creamery in Tustin, Cypress, Irvine, and Yorba Linda.

 

These cute heart shaped donuts are topped with white chocolate powder and organic raspberry powder, the perfect way to get sugar covered with your sweetie! You’ll find these at Good Town Doughnuts in Costa Mesa.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeM9YxQl0pV/?taken-by=goodtowndoughnutsusa

 

Two loops are better than one! The Loop Churros in Westminster have created the Love Loop Parfait for Valentine’s Day. This adorable dessert is totally customizable with your choice of ice cream flavors and toppings.

 

Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone and if you’re not really feeling it this year…then you’re sure to enjoy this “Cupid is Stupid” cookie from Sweet Cheeks Sugar Cookies in OC.

 

BONUS – Super Silly Valentine’s Day Treat

If you want to surprise your valentine with something that definitely does not scream desperation, then how about these “Don’t Leave Me” donuts from Crafted Donuts in Fountain Valley.

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