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It’s a Bad Day to be a Girl Scout Cookie

It’s a Bad Day to be a Girl Scout Cookie

And/or a bottle of wine.

Jon Dougher
February 24, 2025

If January felt like a year, February has felt like a short week. Can you believe it’s already almost March? Whether you have been hitting the slopes or just trying to curve the Flu, its time to gear up for warmer weather and the irresistible allure of the upcoming celebration of ✨ ☘️ St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ ✨

In today’s Buzz:

Girlscout cookie wine pairing guide
This week’s events
The Weather (not much happened over the weekend, ok?)

Let’s dive in!

Jon Dougher, Back Bay Buzz

—NOTABLE HEADLINES—

They’re everywhere and they take cash, card, Venmo and Zelle. They have had it with your excuses because they know deep down you’d love nothing better than to slam an entire sleeve of Trefoils as you binge watch White Lotus season 2 again. Unless you couldn’t tell from the hordes of earnest young women peddling sweet treats in front of most grocery stores, bodegas and our favorite wine shop (Hi-Time Wine Cellars -shout out to Troop 3479 for this genius idea), it’s Girl Scout cookie season. While it seems like there have been a few (ahem) consolidations in the different offerings of cookies, it has never been a better time to get serious about pigging out for a good cause. We humbly submit the below wine and GSA cookie pairings for your viewing and eating pleasure:

It’s not a problem if it’s for charity….

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— Events This Week —

Tiki Thursdays - Landers Liquor Bar - Every Thursday - Info
Tiki Comedy Night (Not related, we think?) - Secret Location, Costa Mesa (it’s Tiki themed 🤷‍♀️ ) - Thursday 2/27 - Tickets
Farmer’s Market - OC Fairgrounds - Thurs 2/27 9a-12p
Baby Wearing Barre Class - Newport Peach - Friday 2/28 10a - Register
Fourth Friday’s Vintage Market - The Lido Deck, Lido Village - Friday 2/28 12-4 - Info

— Plan Ahead —

🩳 Fourth Friday’s Vintage Market - The Lido Deck - Fri Feb 28th
🏍️ Beachside Moto Club - Gremlin Garage (CM) - Saturday 3/1 9:30a - More Info
Western Movie Night - The Swanner House (San Juan Capistrano) - 3/1 5pm Hat Bar by Haus of Trade - Info
🍣 Restaurant Week - Various Restaurants (click here for full list) - March 2-8
Golden State Comedy Show - Gremlin Garage (CM) - Saturday March 8th 7:30p - Tickets
🗝️ All-Island Garage Sale - Balboa Island - Saturday April 12th 7:30a-1p - Info
🛥️ Newport Beach International Boat Show - Want to hobnob with some bajillionaires? Check out the Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS, s’cyute) and be sure to invite us out for a sunset cruise once you lock down a sugar zaddy - May 2nd-4th - Tickets

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WEATHER

Monday

52🌡️ 69 I ☀️ I 0% Rain I 7mph 🌬️

Tuesday

53🌡️ 69I ⛅️ I 0% Rain I 6mph 🌬️

Wednesday

53🌡️ 73 I ☀️ I 0% Rain I 5mph 🌬️

Thursday

56🌡️ 71I ☀️ I 0% Rain I 7mph 🌬️

Water temp = 57º

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Mom Walk Coffee Meetup - Vacancy Coffee (NB) - Tues 2/25 10am - Info

Baby Wearing Barre Class - Newport Peach - Friday 2/28 10a - Register

PLAN AHEAD:

Lucky Littles Play Date - Wed 3/5 10am - Info
Little Lido Music Class with Zach Churchill - The Lido Deck (Lido Village) 3/13 10:30a
Little Lido Music Class w/ Magic Steps - The Lido Deck (Lido Village) - 3/30 10:30a

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