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Cast Your Golden Foodie Vote
07.31.15
Get ready to vote for OC’s best local chefs, libations and cuisine of chef driven and independent restaurants for the upcoming 4th annual Golden Foodie Awards celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Fairmont Newport Beach.
The Golden Foodie voting season is a three-week opportunity starting Saturday, Aug. 1 through Friday Aug. 21 for you to vote for your favorites in each category.
During the first week (Saturday Aug. 1 – Friday, Aug. 7) of the voting season, the categories of best Cocktails, Bartender of the Year, Best Talk Radio Show, Best Food Writer, Best Sushi, Best Dessert, and Best Service Award will be up for votes. You can vote here.
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, Best Vegetarian will be up for votes.
Last but not least, the third week (Saturday, Aug. 15- Friday, Aug. 21) will include Best Beer Selection, Best Wine, Best Pizza, Best Steak and Best Burger.
At the end of each week, the top 3 nominees for each category will be announced via the Golden Foodie Awards Facebook. You can follow and stay connected for these announcements.
The culinary season will culminate with the Golden Foodie Awards gala affair at the Fairmont Newport Beach filled with guests indulging in scrumptious bites, libations and delicious desserts.
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Yoga and Brews
07.31.15
By Mimi Ngo
Best known for its Hop Juice Double India Pale Ale, Left Coast Brewing Company of San Clemente is hosting a Bend and Brew Yoga series with I Heart Yoga in the Park.
For $10 you can enjoy an hour of yoga followed by a pint of Left Coast beer.
Yoga sessions are held on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
If pairing food with your beer is more your activity, come on Fridays to the Tap Room where there will be a different food truck featured. The friendly staff will be glad to help you pick a beer at the Tap Room. If deciding between their seasonal and six year-around brews becomes a challenge, a $10 flight is a perfect way to solve that problem.
August Food Truck schedule:
August 7th - The Buffalo Truck
August 14th - Flipmasters
August 21st - Soho Taco
August 28th - Bacon Mania
For Tap Room information and hours of operation visit leftcoastbrewing.
1245 Puerta Del Sol in San Clemente. 949.276.2699.
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