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MARCH 2010: MATT VICELJA, Publisher I draw inspiration from so many people that I interact with on a daily basis. Our community encompasses an amazing group of selfless and caring individuals who are quick to support those in need at a moment’s notice. In this issue, local plastic surgeon, Dr. Mark Anton, shared his experience volunteering with Operation Smile in earthquake ravaged Haiti. Despite utter devastation, Dr. Anton was inspired by the Haitians’ capacity for strength and resilience. I hope his account inspires others to engage in charitable acts and to give to worthwhile organizations. A few days ago, I bumped into Sandra with Pet Project Foundation. She shared a story of a good Samaritan who stopped to aid an injured dog on the side of the road. Pet Project Foundation was contacted immediately and reached a veterinarian who performed emergency surgery to save the animal’s life. The dog and its family were eventually reunited, thanks to the kindness of a stranger and this non-profit group. Recently, I was introduced to the kind people at San Clemente’s Family Assistance Ministries. The organization provides direct assistance to over 600 families and seniors, from food and clothing to job counseling and temporary shelter. By adopting-a-family, you can directly impact lives in our local community.
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With her revolutionary approach to weight loss, local Hungry Heart counselor Lauren Grant is helping her clients shed pounds and inches permanently— just by changing the way they think about food.
Here is Her remarkable approacH to emotional over-eating... If you are one of the millions of Americans who try to lose weight each year— and fail— the Hungry Heart owner Lauren Grant wants you to know the solution could be locked in your brain.
says. The Hungry Heart helps its clients handle their emotions independently of the food.
Hypnosis helps us to get out of our own way so that we can efficiently achieve our goals.”
It’s not a diet, she notes, instead, it’s about changing one’s mindset. Hypnotherapy, behavior modification, and nutritional counseling work together to help you lose the weight—and keep it off.
“All hypnosis is self-hypnosis,” Lauren mentions. “You cannot be made to do anything that is not a part of your personal value system. The only things I can suggest during hypnotherapy are the things that you truly want to do.”
“I struggled for years gaining and losing the same weight over and over again,” Lauren shares. “I had tried every diet in the book, and struggled with stress eating and yoyo dieting for years. I didn’t have a program like Hungry Heart to help me. If I would have, I know I could have achieved my goals a lot easier. It has now been over sixteen years that I’ve kept the weight off.”
“We do an initial one-on-one consultation with questions and answers, then decide how to put a plan in place,” she says. “Everyone is different and determining what type of changes need to be made are unique to the individual.”
“I consult with emotional over-eaters, yo-yo dieters, binge eaters and people who are constantly making poor food choices,” she says. “What I share with my clients is that we have to change our thinking before we can be permanently successful at losing weight.” Most people try a diet, do well, and then gain the weight back, Lauren
What i share with my clients is that we have to change our thinking before we can be successful at losing weight. The hypnotherapy portion of the program, she points out, “is very effective in helping us to work with ourselves rather than against ourselves. Most of us know what we want to do but for some reason we are not doing it.
She likens the feeling of being hypnotized to driving a route you’ve traveled hundreds of times. “After awhile, your subconscious takes over. You might even miss your exit on the freeway, but you know that you are driving and could stop if the car in front of you stops.” “Sessions are conducted on an individual basis, so we can personalize them to your own core issues,” Lauren says. “The privacy of personal sessions allows clients to get comfortable and get their mind in the state it needs to be in.” “We focus on two things,” she describes. “First we find out how to help them discover what their motivations are for eating when they aren’t hungry. Then we replace eating behavior with something that serves them better.”
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The nutritional counseling buffers the hypnotherapy by helping clients learn how to shop for the right foods. Part of The Hungry Heart program also includes suggestions for exercise. Incremental changes are best,” she says. “We don’t just refer everyone to a big gym. This is about having our clients come out of the program with a better quality of life, having made healthy decisions because they want to, not because they’re supposed to.” Lauren shares that with her program, 85% of clients will stop overeating in the first two or three sessions.
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“It’s a convenient destination where one might drop the kids off at pre-school, workout, pick up the dry cleaning, have a manicure and stop by the market - all during a single visit. With our busy lives, being able to accomplish multiple tasks quickly, at one location, is of great benefit” —Richard Bracamonte, Owner, Marbella Plaza
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Marbella Plaza features an array of shops, restaurants and services where weekly errands, dining out with the family and finding a unique gift are accomplished with ease. From fitness to fresh produce, Marbella Plaza caters to shoppers searching for a variety of products and services in a relaxed atmosphere, void of the hustle and bustle found at typical shopping malls. The center opened to area residents in the 1990s, shortly after the establishment of Marbella County Club. For the past four years, owner Richard Bracamonte has operated Marbella Plaza. He is proud of the shopping experience the center offers area residents. “It’s a convenient destination where one might drop the kids off at pre-school, workout, pick up the dry cleaning, have a manicure and stop by the market - all during a single visit. With our busy lives, being able to accomplish multiple tasks quickly, at one location, is of great benefit,” states Mr.Bracamonte.
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Richard Bracamonte has also become Marbella Plaza’s newest restaurateur with the grand opening of Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen. In February, his new, family-friendly Italian restaurant began serving up delicious pizza, pasta, hearty sandwiches, crisp salads, fine wine and beer. “I want Mr. B’s to feel like your home away from home,” says Mr. Bracamonte. “I’ve strived to create a comfortable, relaxing, fun-filled atmosphere, where delicious food is available at reasonable prices.” Bracamonte has been successful in achieving a casual vibe at Mr. B’s. The open kitchen, red and white checkered tablecloths, airy dining room and outdoor patio make you feel right at home. If you’re looking for a place to catch your favorite team in action, pull up a chair and watch the game on one of their eight flat screen TVs. Don’t miss their family-friendly dinner feast, Sunday through Thursday, which includes a 10” pizza, spaghetti, lasagna, salad and Italian bread for just $19.95. If you are looking to celebrate your daughter’s 5th or Dad’s 50th, contact Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen at 949.240.8100 to reserve their private party room for your next event. Recent developments will soon make Marbella Plaza even more accessible to the sur-
rounding area. In January, the City of San Juan Capistrano voted in favor of relocating City Hall to a vacant parcel of land adjacent to the plaza. The City has approved preliminary plans to complete construction on the road running underneath the 5 Freeway, behind the plaza, uniting San Juan Capistrano’s Mission district with their Marbella neighbors. Bracamonte believes that the new City Hall will be more convenient for citizens in the community and that the expansion of the underpass will further unite the city of San Juan Capistrano.
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Dr. Anton with children of Hinche, Haiti
That same year, Dr. Anton completed a facial surgery fellowship with Dr. William Magee, Jr. and other plastic surgeons in Norfolk, Virginia. Bill Magee and his wife, Kathy, founded Operation Smile in 1982 and since that time, their international network of volunteers have treated more than 135,000 children worldwide and currently maintain programs in 51 partner countries. “Bill and Kathy are two of the most compassionate and selfless people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. It’s been remarkable to witness their accomplishments and the life-altering outcomes the organization has achieved globally,” says Anton. Past Operation Smile efforts have essentially focused on repairing and teaching local surgeons in the repair of cleft lips and palates, hence the name Operation Smile. The organization has perfected the logistics of airlifting volunteers and surgical supplies to a multitude of countries. Because of this ability and the immediate post-disaster need, Operation Smile was asked to dedicate resources to efforts in Haiti. They rose to the challenge and despite several obstacles, including severe storms on the east coast, were successful in transporting supplies and volunteers to Hinche and Fond Parisien, Haiti.
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Two weeks in earthquake devastated Haiti “Certainly puts life into perspective,” says Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mark A. Anton. In February, Dr. Anton traveled to Hinche, Haiti, donating his time and surgical expertise to children and adults requiring muchneeded care. Working with the global charity, Operation Smile, he performed surgery and provided assistance to post-earthquake survivors with a team of volunteer doctors and medical professionals organized through Operation Smile. Dr. Anton’s relationship with Operation Smile began twenty years ago when he traveled to Liberia providing medical relief to victims of the wartorn nation. “Working with Operation Smile in Liberia was a life-altering experience,” shares Anton. “I was humbled by the spirit and determination of people who faced incomprehensible obstacles. That experience will stay with me for a lifetime.”
In spite of a difficult political history, apparent hopelessness and an earthquake that decimated families and lives, “The Haitian people are still strong and resilient,” notes Anton. Returning home to Orange County, Anton was struck by the contrast between one of the poorest nations in the world and one of the wealthiest, “There appeared to be no great disparity in happiness and graciousness,” shares Anton. As time passes, Dr. Anton hopes that the international community will not forget about the Haitians’ daily struggle and long-term plight. Anton believes that “Every dollar and donation has the capacity to change lives. “Whether you’re Harrison Ford donating a private aircraft to transport medical teams and supplies into Haiti or a plastic surgeon utilizing medical training to repair injuries, every bit counts— no matter how large or small.” Anton vouches for the tremendous impact that donations to Operation Smile make. “Your hard-earned dollars will be well-spent,” assures Anton. “I’ve seen it firsthand.”
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’S P Y A T T R A T P I ES . T S “May you never forget what is worth remembering, Or remember what is best forgotten.”
by Shelley Hudson
Just when you think you’re over last year’s green beer-induced “flu,” you flip the calendar and there it is…St. Patrick’s Day. Although most of us can’t rattle off the holiday’s Church of Ireland origins, we sure can throw a “Mc” on the front of our last names and take off work in the middle of the week for a pint or two in celebration. For conversation’s sake, St. Patrick is known as the patron saint of Ireland, but his most wellknown feat—banishing all snakes from Ireland—is now regarded as folklore. The holiday marks the anniversary of St. Pat’s death, and traditionally, the Irish citizenry have enjoyed religious services the morning of March 17th and pub services for the rest of the day. In the United States, we grow up with a vague sense of what St. Patrick’s Day should look like…we’re told to wear a green shirt to school so we don’t get pinched. Where on the historic timeline the pinching falls is debatable, but among adults, there’s no question—it’s all about piling into an Irish pub shoulder-to-shoulder, choking down a few Guinness, and making a meal of corned beef and cabbage (whether you like it or not!). Boston and New York have massive parades and Chicago even dyes their namesake river green for the day! Here in South OC, we also do St. Paddy proud. Our local haunts go all out to honor Olde Eire and offer up all things Irish. If you’re a real die hard, you’ll want to start the day off early with a traditional Irish breakfast—corned beef hash, boiled potatoes and eggs. You’ll find what you’re looking for at both Molly Bloom’s (from 9:00 a.m.) and Hennessey’s Tavern (from 7:00 a.m.).
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For a not-so-traditional twist, Carbonara Trattoria in San Clemente turns the tables on its Italian roots and puts out an authentic Irish feast in honor of Mary Carbonara, the Irish half of the Carbonara duo. We all agree with Tony Carbonara when he says, “Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, even if he’s Italian!” Carbonara Trattoria offers lunch from 11:30 to 2:00 and dinner from 4:00 to 10:00.
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As springtime, renewal and rebirth fill the air—so do the Swallows of Capistrano. Friday, March 19th and Saturday, March 20th mark the world-renowned celebration of the return of the swallows to San Juan Capistrano. Each year, visitors from all over the world gather in the celebration as the faithful little birds fly their way back to the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. The swallows are said to migrate annually to Goya, Argentina in October and return to their spring and summer home in San Juan Capistrano each March. The Swallows celebration began centuries ago when Mission Padres observed that the birds’ return roughly coincided with St. Joseph’s Day on March 19th. The celebration has achieved international prominence ever since. Be part of this year’s celebration! Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on March 19th, fun and festivities for the entire family will include: entertainment and food * Live Mission Parish School performances * The ringing of the historic bells * An official press conference * A debut of the award winning * adult audio tour in Italian Kicking off this year’s festivities are the authentic sounds of Mariachi Espuelas de Mexico in the front courtyard area. The group, led by Director Jose Luis Jañez, was formed in 1994 and has played at The Hollywood Bowl and most Mariachi festivals throughout the U.S. After the ringing of the historic bells, Renée Bondi will perform Leon René’s hit song, “When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano.” Born and raised in San
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Don’t get caught in downtown San Juan Capistrano without your Western attire – you may get tossed in jail by the local posse enforcing the mandatory dress code for the day. Lots of fun!
Later, Sajama, Music of the Andes will perform on the Serra Quad Stage at the Mission. Sajama, named after the highest peak in the Andes, is a unique group with Andean musical roots. The group was formed in 1990 by its leader, Ruben G. Ortiz. Sajama has performed in numerous events, concerts, movies and television shows throughout the United States, including many years at the Mission. The history of St. Joseph’s Day, the Swallows legend and community presentations are just of few of the many events to enjoy at Orange County’s only mission. Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at 26801 Ortega Highway. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.missionsjc.com or call 949.234.1315.
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Twenty years after establishing itself as the go-to Thai restaurant in Dana Point, Thai This has opened a sister location in San Juan Capistrano – Thai Juan On. Clever bilingual wordplay on both marquee and menu touts a solid collection of traditional dishes with a creative flair.
Fresh off its victory at Taste of San Juan 2010, Thai Juan On’s “Appethaizer” menu is a true crowd pleaser. The Curry Pocket - a delicious deep fried pouch filled with curried chicken and diced potatoes is a perfect place to start. FYI, menu items are numbered for easy reference: light and crunchy do-it-yourself cabbage wraps with minced chicken, onions and cilantro are called #17 Clumsy Cluck. My all-time favorite is #6 Golden Thaiangle - a crispy fried flour tortilla stuffed with diced shrimp, fish and avocado accompanied by a crisp, fresh, cucumber sweet & sour sauce.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 11:30am to Closing
376 Camino De Estrella San Clemente • 949.248.4925 www.izzapizzeria.com
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Thai Juan On’s storefront is deceptive, because once inside, the high ceilings, bamboo-screen walls and Metro-Asian décor will welcome you into an ample dining room. The bar features an eyecatching countertop fashioned from thousands of wine corks collected from Thai This’ bar over the years. At Thai Juan On, happy hour is EVERYDAY from 3 - 6 p.m. (try their small plates bar menu, available all day.) For the perfect late night hot spot, Thai Juan On is open until 11 p.m., long after other South OC establishments have called it a night.
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The main course offerings are a tour of all five Thai flavor zones (spicy, sweet, sour, salty and bitter)! Top of the list is #31 Red Devil – this red beef curry has the perfect slow- cooked, tender pot roast texture and the deep red curry sauce is silken perfection. Another sensation is #52 Roadside Cuisine- prawns, scallops and rice noodles alongside freshly steamed vegetables in creamy green curry sauce. Beer lovers will be delighted by the unique selection of Thai beers including Singha and Nakhon Lemongrass — a Belgian-style wit beer brewed with jasmine rice and citrusy lemongrass.
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SAN CLEMENTE Bad to the Bone BBQ 107 Via Pico Plaza 949.361.9132 badtothebone-bbq.com
The Beach House Restaurant 25001 Dana Drive 949.496.7310 thebeachhouse.com
Bad to the Bone BBQ 31738 Rancho Viejo Road 949.218.0227 badtothebone-bbq.com
Brio Tuscany Grille 24050 Camino Del Avion 949.443.1476 briorestaurant.com
Bistro 311 31105 Rancho Viejo Road 949.218.3311 bistro311.net
GranD opening! Caliente Cantina See Page 34085 PCH { 30 } 949.493.4319 calientecoastalcantina.com
Cedar Creek Inn 26860 Ortega Highway 949.240.2229 cedarcreekinn.com
Carbonara Trattoria 111 Avenida Del Mar 949.366.1040 carbonara.com
El Adobe de Capistrano 31891 Camino Capistrano 949.493.1163 eladobedecapistrano.com
Duke’s 204 S. El Camino Real 949.481.2040
Casanova Ristorante See 33585 Del Obispo Page 949.496.0992 { 33 } casanovaristorante.com Dana Kai 24050 Camino Del Avion 949.489.8169
The Melting Pot 647 Camino De Los Mares 949.661.1966 themeltingpot.com
Red Velvet Asian Café 31654 Rancho Viejo Road 949.488.7893 redvcafe.com
Hennessey’s Tavern 34111 La Plaza 949.488.0121 hennesseystavern.com Luciana’s 24312 Del Prado 949.661.7799 lucianas.com
South Authentic Southern Kitchen 31105 Rancho Viejo Road 949.542.8889 souththerestaurant.com
Mahé 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive 949.240.1800 eatatmahe.com
Sundried tomato 31781 Camino Capistrano 949.661.1167 sundriedtomatocafe.com
Proud Mary’s 34689 Golden Lantern 949.493.5853 proudmarysdp.com
Tannins Wine Bar & Restaurant 27211 Ortega Highway 949.661.8466 tanninsrestaurant.com
Salt Creek Grille 32802 Pacific Coast Highway 949.661.7799 saltcreekgrille.com
THAI JUAN ON 31878 Del Obispo 949.661.1167 thaijuanon.com
THAI THIS 24501 Del Prado 949.240.7944 thaithis.com
The Vintage Steakhouse 27601-B Verdugo Street 949.661.3400 thevintagesteakhouse.com
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IZZA NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA See 376 Camino de Estrella Page 949.248.4925 { 30 } izzapizzeria.com
L’Hirondelle 31631 Camino Capistrano 949.661.0425 lhirondellesjc.com Ramos House Café 31752 Las Rios Street 949.443.1342 ramoshouse.com
Gemmell’s 34471 Golden Lantern 949.234.0063 gemmellsrestaurant.com
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Oltre Mare 610 Avenida Victoria 949.429.1800 oltremareoc.com SONNY’S PIZZA & PASTA 429 El Camino Real 949.498.2540 sonnys.com
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Sundried Tomato 821 Via Suerte 949.388.5757 sundriedtomatocafe.com
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The Shore 201 Avenida Del Mar 949.498.3936 theshoresanclemente.com Vine 211 N. El Camino Real 949.361.2079 vinesanclemente.com
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