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Del Mar’s Gourmet Food Truck Festival

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2015

The Del Mar Racetrack  season is underway through September 7 and it’s a hot summer destination for fast horses, concerts and culinary offerings. On Saturday, August 15, arrive hungry to Del Mar as 50 of SoCal's most popular food trucks roll into the track for one of the largest food truck meet ups in San Diego. The fifth annual Gourmet Food Truck Festival will feature hundreds of treats from trucks from Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego with every cuisine you can imagine: Mexican, Thai, Korean, German, Argentinian, American, burgers, organic seafood, desserts and more ranging from $4-$8.  Participating trucks include fan favorites…

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And the Nominees Are…

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2015

Results for Week One of Voting for the Golden Foodies, People's Choice Food Awards are in! You can now at Golden Foodie Awards for the second week: The second week’s categories (Saturday, Aug. 8- Friday, Aug. 14) will be Best Indian, Best Mexican, Best Italian, Best French Cuisine, Best Asian, Best Mediterranean; and Best Vegetarian will be up for votes. And the nominees are… Best New Restaurant Waterman's Harbor, Dana Point Moulin Bistro, Newport Beach SOCIAL , Costa Mesa Chef of the Year Chef Andrew Sutton of Napa Rose Chef Ryan Adams of 370 Common Craig Strong,  Studio Pastry Chef…

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People’s Choice Food Awards

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2015

Week One of Voting for the Golden Foodies, People's Choice Food Awards ends at 11 p.m. tonight! Vote now at Golden Foodie Awards for best Cocktails, Bartender of the Year, Best Talk Radio Show, Best Food Writer, Best Sushi, Best Dessert, and Best Service Award. The second week’s categories (Saturday, Aug. 8- Friday, Aug. 14) will be Best Indian, Best Mexican, Best Italian, Best French Cuisine, Best Asian, Best Mediterranean; and Best Vegetarian will be up for votes. The three-week voting season will culminate with the Golden Foodie Awards gala affair at the Fairmont Newport Beach filled with guests indulging in…

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FREE FRIDAY INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2015

One lucky person will win two gift cards for a free ice cream at Creamistry at Crossroads in Irvine. It’s good for one complimentary small ice cream that includes one mix-in or topping. Creamistry is the first made-to-order, liquid nitrogen ice cream shop in Orange County. Creamistry brings edible science in seconds; a blast of liquid nitrogen flash freezes the ingredients and transforms into fresh, creamy ice cream. Creamistry’s creations use premium ingredients such as Straus cream, with organic and non-GMO soy options. They are opening three new OC locations soon: The Triangle in Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo and Bristol…

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#MontageGlow Contest on Instagram

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By Greer Wylder
August 05, 2015

The incredible Montage Laguna Beach just launched its first official Instagram contest. They are asking for Instagram users to follow @MontageLaguna, post pics of their favorite sunset shot, tag them at #MontageGlow and you’ll be entered to win an overnight stay and dinner for two at Montage Laguna Beach. The contest runs for 15 days and the winner will be announced Thursday, August 20.  Montage Laguna Beach is at 30801 S. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.

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