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Ivy Dai
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Join date: Nov 22, 2024
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Born and raised in Southern California, Ivy Dai worked at ABC 7 News in LA and the Los Angeles Daily News. She has also freelanced for Time Out Beijing and Nice Matin in France. She holds a culinary degree from the Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy and spent extensive time in France as a private chef and cafe owner. She has also appeared on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” and “Halloween Wars.”
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Aug 11, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Stricklands Ice Cream Returns as an O.C. Mainstay
Owner-operator Neil Liu reopened an Ohio favorite last year and has turned it into a Costa Mesa sanctuary of unique flavors. Neil Liu,...
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Jun 16, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Orange County Influencer Sofie Dossi to Appear at Anaheim's 2025 VidCon
Dossi will be joined by a bevy of SoCal influencers at VidCon, widely considered one of the largest and most well-known conventions...
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May 26, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Dubai Chocolate: The Viral Trend Hits Orange County
From imported chocolate bars to homemade sweets, this trendy pistachio-flavored treat has found its way into doughnuts, cheesecake,...
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Apr 16, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Egg Tuck Comes to Orange County Amid 'Eggflation'
Popular fast casual franchise begins its anticipated rapid regional growth throughout Southern California with a new local store. The...
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Jan 17, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Dry and Damp January Recommendations in OC for the Rest of the Month
If you are working on curbing your drinking habits this month or beyond, we have options for you. The She-Pretty cocktail from Joey...
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Oct 16, 2024 ∙ 5 min
Orange County’s Caro Lifts Flamenco Guitar to New Heights
Nicknamed ‘La Flamenkita,’ Caroline Espinoza thrives in a genre that is typically dominated by men. Flamenco guitarist Caro (Caroline...
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Aug 30, 2024 ∙ 4 min
Santa Ana's 'Stories of the Heart' Debuts Next Weekend
Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble helps city locals to share the songs, stories and corridos of the community. The tragic story of...
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Jul 10, 2024 ∙ 4 min
Laguna Beach Artist Turned Chef Opens a Cantonese Street Food Concept in Costa Mesa
Artist Jo Situ Allen, with the help of partners Sumter Pendergrast of Sidecar Doughnuts and Stuart Dooley, hopes to make rice rolls the...
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Jun 24, 2024 ∙ 5 min
OC Creators Pierson Wodzynski and Liv Swearingen Join Charli and Dixie D'Amelio at VidCon This Week
A sneak peek into the largest IRL gathering of digital influencers worldwide in Anaheim this weekend. The queens of TikTok Charli...
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May 3, 2024 ∙ 3 min
From Teas to Brunches to Flamenco Shows, We Have Options for Mother's Day
We’re loving the longer days and balmy breezes this spring — it’s the perfect time to dine al fresco and celebrate Mom at a brunch...
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Mar 29, 2024 ∙ 4 min
$61 Million Arts Village at Irvine Valley College Opens Its Doors
Irvine Valley College dance student Nathan Waters used to struggle to find space to practice on campus. He remembers rehearsing outside,...
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Mar 6, 2024 ∙ 5 min
Historic Laguna Beach Building That Was Once a Millionaire’s Private Art Museum Has Transformed Into a Public Arts Center
Tucked away on Broadway Street near the waterfront, the old Laguna Beach post office now boasts a state-of-the-art, museum-quality...
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