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Free Ride with Uber
09.09.13
A new car ride for hire service called Uber just launched in Orange County; it’s a free app that connects a private driver to you with a tap of a button. Based in San Francisco, Uber is now available in 18 countries as well as 24 cities in the U.S. Uber is offering Greer's OC readers a $20 credit by using the promo code 'OCDEV' through Tuesday. You can request a ride and be picked up within minutes. A new fleet will be arriving soon called UberX that will be cheaper than a taxi.
This code is good for first time riders only, anywhere in the U.S.
To redeem a promotion code, you just need to apply that code to your Uber account prior to taking your ride. Here’s how:
UBER APP:
1. Tap the “My Account” button in the top-left of your Uber app.
2. Tap the “Promotion Code” option.
3. Type your promotion code and press “Send”.
TEXT MESSAGE:
1. Text your promo code to 827222 (US Only)
UBER.COM WEBSITE:
1. Sign in at http://uber.com
2. Click the “Promotions” link at the top of the page.
3. Type in your promo code and click “Submit”
Dining

Tequila Thursdays at SOL
09.03.13
SOL’s popular weekly Tequila Thursdays continues with a new line-up of tequila partners, beginning with Karma Tequila on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SOL Cocina in Newport Beach. Enjoy a complimentary tasting every Thursday in the bar and the featured tequila will be half-off the normal price. The event takes place in the bar area and guests will be served on a first come, first serve basis. Tequila Thursdays will run every Thursday thereafter, with schedule below.
Sept. 5: Karma, Sept. 12 Corralejo, Sept. 19: El Jimador, Sept. 26: Private Event, Oct. 3: Casa Noble, Oct. 10: Apocalypto, Oct. 17: Aga-Vie, Oct. 24: Heradura, Oct. 31: Patron, Nov. 7: Partida, Nov. 14: Casa Amigos, Nov. 21: Karma, Nov. 28: Thanksgiving, Dec. 5: Dos Armadillos
SOL can also host custom private tequila tastings with more than 70 tequilas to consider. All private events have the option of a private bar with dedicated bartender, and all events allow for custom beverage options that can be as simple or as varied as is required.
In-house capacity for seated private dining is 35 guests, while tray-passed mixers can accommodate up to 50 guests. For more information on SOL Catering, contact Paige Wyle at 949.675.9800 or events@solcocina.com.
SOL Cocina is at 251 E. Pacific Coast Highway at Bayside Drive, in Newport Beach.
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