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Opening Day Blaze Pizza in San Clemente

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By Greer Wylder
May 04, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, the LeBron James-backed fast-casual artisanal pizza concept, is opening a new location at the Outlets in San Clemente on Thursday, May 5. To celebrate the grand opening, the restaurant will offer FREE build-your-own artisanal pizzas on Friday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to anyone who follows Blaze Pizza on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. At Blaze Pizza you can customize order one of the menu’s signature pizzas or create your own, choosing from a wide selection of fresh, artisanal ingredients – all for about $8. The generously-sized personal pizzas are then sent to a blazing…

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Cinco de Mayo at Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
May 04, 2016

You can celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Brea Downtown's popular dining spot, Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen. Starting at 11 a.m., enjoy all-day drink specials, live Latin bands and tequila girls! Fiesta goers will love the award-winning margaritas that reflect the fresh modern Mexican-style of Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen including their Watermelon Margarita that was recently brought back due to popular demand. All-day specials include half-off all premium agave tequila shots, $15 grande classic margaritas or a shot of Tequila paired with a beer for $10. Fiesta goers can also enjoy hourly specials; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., enjoy $4 classic…

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Cinco De Mayo at Avila’s El Ranchito

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2016

Avila's El Ranchito knows how to celebrate Cinco de Mayo like no other--they’ve been in business for 50 years, with 13 locations throughout SoCal—12 are in OC and the original location is in Huntington Park. All locations will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo from 11 a.m. to close with food and drink specials including Tacos, Chingolingas (an Avila’s exclusive), Jose Cuervo Margaritas, Corralejo Silver premium Margaritas, Corralejo tequila shots, Cerveza Avila, DJ's, Schwinn bike raffles and lots of other giveaways. Are you planning your own fiesta? You can order one of Avila's Party Trays To-Go! Avila's Party Tray for 10 includes: (10) Small Tacos, (10)…

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Classic Margaritas Done Right at Tommy Bahama

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2016

Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar in Laguna Beach celebrates Cinco de Mayo by offering its Classic Margarita for $6 all day throughout the restaurant and bar.  The Classic Margarita is carefully crafted with Sauza Gold Tequila and a house-made scratch sour made from a blend of lime, lemon, and orange juice with triple sec with a traditional salted rim.   The Classic Margarita is one in a lineup of exotic margaritas such as the Mango Habanero Margarita, Blood Orange Margarita, Piña Parilla, Ancholupe, and Matcha Libre margarita being featured alongside a special taco menu that runs through June 17. The…

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French Sweets for Mother’s Day

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2016

You can honor the most special woman in your life with a beautiful gift of luxury chocolates and sweets from France at Douceurs de Paris in Corona del Mar. Owner Anne Laure Deconinck is celebrating this special holiday in a big way---she’s offering 50% off all items if you mention the Daily Dose of OC from May 2 - May 7. Douceurs de Paris exclusively carries Maxim’s de Paris, and you can find its signature biscuits, petits fours, candied chestnuts, chocolate covered lace crepes, fruit jellies, marmalades, truffles, chocolate powder, coffee and beautifully boxed chocolates and gift boxes with assorted…

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