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Two Best Gift Card Deals Around
12.15.16
As we get closer to Christmas, the sales of gift cards soar as they become a best bet for last minute presents. For years restaurants have offered incentives to the buyer but many are restrictive. By far, the two best we've seen in OC this season are offered by Vaca and TAPS. Here's the details:
VACA
Receive an extra gift card loaded with 25 percent of your initial gift card purchase of $100 or more at OC's hottest restaurant by "Top Chef" finalist Amar Santana. This can be loaded onto the same card or a separate one for you! No restrictions--it is a gift card. Good for food and bar, and Vaca is just introducing a new menu with some great cocktails and tapas you will want to try! Offer ends December 31, 2016. vaca.mybigcommerce.com/gcard/
South Coast Plaza, 695 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa 714.463.6060

TAPS Fish House & Brewery
For every $100 in gift cards purchased through December 31, 2016, you’ll receive a certificate for a complimentary Sunday Brunch—a $38.99 value. TAPS lavish Las Vegas-style brunch includes seafood on ice, a carving station, charcuterie and gourmet cheeses, a variety of TAPS signature dishes, and a separate short order menu of mini breakfast entrees and desserts that are made to order in the kitchen. Then back to a decadent desert bar with chocolate fountain and more. Two TAPS award-winning beers or free flowing champagne or mimosas are included. Free brunch certificate valid from Jan. 1, 2017 through Nov. 30, 2017; gratuity not included. www.tapsfishhouse.com . This just in: TAPS will be open on Sunday, January 1 for brunch from 10 am-2 pm AND the complimentary brunch cards will be valid!
13390 Jamboree Rd, Irvine Market Place 714.619.0404
101 E. Imperial Hwy, Brea Downtown, 714.257.0101
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Best Blowout in OC
12.15.16
Butterfli Me Makeup & Lash Studio—the one stop beauty studio just added a blowouts and hairstyling to its repertoire of services. Now you can go in for expert makeup application, lash extensions, brow shaping, skin tightening and get a perfect hair style for your next event or night out.
Johnathan Kristen is the lead stylist and there are five more awesome hair stylists in studio. Butterfli Me is all about the client experience. Everything is beautiful at Butterfli Me (including the studio, artists and stylists) and once you step in the studio, you will be pampered.
Butterfli Me also offers an awesome membership program that allows clients to get their choice of hair or makeup services (or both) on a monthly basis at deeply discounted rates. They offer a 27 look makeup menu to choose their look from and are working on a hair menu to match.
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Butterfli Me Makeup & Lash Studio is at Jamboree Promenade at the corner of Jamboree & Dupont, 2646 Dupont Drive, Suite 65 in Irvine. 949.825.7272.
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