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Pay It Forward PizzaRev

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By Greer Wylder
March 17, 2017

PizzaRev La Habra, a build-your-own, fast-casual pizza concept is giving back to the community with the most generous “Pay It Forward” campaign we’ve heard of. In an effort to help build up the city of La Habra, PizzaRev La Habra will be partnering with the La Habra Collaborative Group to donate 100 percent of its profits to local charities and community organizations for the next six months, supporting the schools, hospitals, faith and youth groups, public parks and more in the area. “While most companies only donate a portion of their proceeds for a day or a month to a…

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Testing Classic Cocktails at Ruby’s Diner

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By Greer Wylder
March 16, 2017

For the first time in 35 years, Ruby’s Diner is offering a new handmade cocktail menu at select Southern California locations. The test menu features five classic cocktails including a bloody mary, Cadillac margarita, mai tai, Moscow mule and mojito. Through Sunday, March 19, you can stop Ruby’s Diner in Huntington Beach, Long Beach, South Coast Plaza and San Clemente to try the drinks and select your favorites to determine the final cocktails to unveil on the menu later this year. “What better way to celebrate our 35th anniversary than to develop our first Ruby’s Diner cocktail program,” said Doug…

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Orange County’s Top Chefs Raise Money, Awareness for Homeless Families

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By Greer Wylder
March 16, 2017

On March 12, 2017, thirty-two of the county’s top chefs came together at the county’s most exclusive culinary fundraiser at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, to participate at Illumination Foundation’s 2017 OC Chef’s Table. This over the event raised over $680,000 for the construction of a new emergency house for homeless families with children. Every dish, libation and extravagant decoration was designed and donated by the chefs and restaurants with the intention of making the night unforgettable for every guest and raising funds for Illumination Foundation’s Emergency Home. Each table burst with colors, textures, decorations and smells. The tablescapes…

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Luck of the Irish in OC

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By Greer Wylder
March 15, 2017

Just in case you are still looking for a place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in OC, here’s where you can find the luck of the Irish. The Iron Press at Anaheim Packing House Waffles + beer = your answer to A.M. IPA’s with a tasty waffle pairing for those extra carbohydrates. The Iron Press, situated on the top floor of the Anaheim Packing House, the waffle sandwich and local brews bar will be featuring a selection of green beers (and ciders) from their lineup of 25 rotating taps. Hoppy Hour will be all day too, with discounts on beer…

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Top 10 Birthday Freebies

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By Greer Wylder
March 15, 2017

If your birthday is coming up and you love free stuff, this is for you. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 free things you can be treated to on your birthday. These birthday giveaways come with a small price, you have to join their “club.” Only good ol’ Denny’s will let you just show an I.D. for a free Grand Slam Breakfast. As long as you are fine with that, here’s what you can get: Auntie Anne’s will give you a free pretzel if you download their App. Baja Fresh will give you a free burrito if you…

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