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Author: Amanda N. Hammond
Since 2011, Amanda N. Hammond has been managing her blog which recently rebranded from Feast.Fashion.Faves to Amanda N Hammond. Although the blog name has changed, she continues to cover events and stories in food, fashion, beauty, travel, home style and weddings.
Amanda has been featured in VoyageLA, LOCALE Magazine, and VietBeauty Magazine; and also voted as CBS LA's Top OC Fashion Blogs for 3 consecutive years. Growing up in Irvine and also graduating from UC Irvine, one of Amanda's favorite hangout spots is the Irvine Spectrum Center, but she always enjoys discovering new places to eat, shop and experience in and around Irvine.
When Amanda is not blogging, working on digital content or covering events, she serves as a Trade Show Manager for a local software/data company. Amanda is recently married and resides in South Orange County with her husband Scott and dog Lucky.
Support Irvine Independent Businesses this Holiday Season
November 3, 2020 by Amanda N. Hammond

As the holiday season creeps up on us and to highlight Small Business Saturday on November 28th, we
"Drinks on Us" Staycation Offer at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum
October 22, 2020 by Amanda N. Hammond

If you've been eager for a change of pace or to get out of the house, why not spend your weekend at
New Five Feet to Fitness Room at DoubleTree Irvine Spectrum
August 22, 2020 by Amanda N. Hammond

Whether for business or leisure, as the need and itch for travel increases, the DoubleTree by Hilton

The arrival of Summer means the perfect temperatures for spending as much time as you can outdoors.

Grab a cold brew and a bite during this year's Orange County Restaurant Week which kicks off this
3 Irvine Restaurants to Try for Valentine's Day
February 10, 2020 by Amanda N. Hammond

Still looking for a dinner spot for Valentine's Day? Here are three Irvine restaurants you can look
New Micro Food Hall Herb & Ranch in Irvine
February 9, 2020 by Amanda N. Hammond

Nestled in the business complex of UCI Research Park, Herb & Ranch (a nod to Irvine's ranch
First Look: Curry Up Now Irvine Spectrum Center
February 3, 2020 by Amanda N. Hammond

Head into one of the newest restaurants to open at the Irvine Spectrum Center! Bay Area favorite
Curry Up Now will Debut OC Location in Irvine on January 29th!
January 19, 2020 by Amanda N. Hammond

Foodies, prepare your taste buds for something spectacular coming to Irvine in 10 days. Curry Up