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Miguel’s Jr. Limited Time Burrito and Horchata Special

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2018

Starting today through December 24, Miguel’s Jr. is offering guests the chance to enjoy an Original Burrito for $5 and homemade horchata for $1. Famous for their signature burritos, Miguel’s Jr.’s Original Burrito (Since 1975) is made with refried beans, Spanish rice, real cheddar cheese and your choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef or marinated chile verde pork. Carne Asada Original Burritos will also be available for $6. The Original Burrito pairs perfectly with Miguel’s Jr. homemade horchata, made with 100% all-natural pure cane sugar. Both recipes are Founder Mary Vasquez’s original family recipes, inspired by her childhood in Central…

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“Deck The Halls” at Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2018

You’re invited to join Bracken’s Kitchen on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. for a fun and casual evening of great food and friends in a live kitchen setting to help them “Deck The Halls” and usher in the holidays. They’ve assembled a stellar lineup of Chefs for the benefit event that will help raise funds to feed more people in need. You can wander from kitchen to kitchen sampling signature dishes from: Master Baker Dean Kim, OC Baking Company. Chef Hugo Bolanos, Wolfgang Puck at the Hotel Bel Air. Chef Andrew Gruel, Slapfish, Two Birds and Butterleaf.…

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Thrive Dining Meal Service Tasting

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2018

For November, National Alzheimers Disease Awareness Month and this holiday season, everyone will have a seat at the table! Thrive Dining invites healthcare professionals, caregivers and family members with loved ones who are cognitively or physically challenged, to experience Watermark's "Thrive Dining" meal service tasting events at The Fountains at Sea Bluffs in Dana Point on Thursday, November 15 and December 13 at 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. You can join local Watermark Chefs for a complimentary lunch, featuring traditional and "Thrive Dining" meal comparison tastings, Chef presentations and to view a brief demonstration of "Thrive Dining" preparation. Guests will…

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Upon a Painted Ocean: An Ode to the California Coast

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By Greer Wylder
November 09, 2018

Upon a Painted Ocean is an exhibition at Irvine Museum Collection that celebrates the splendor of California's sun-filled coast that debuts on Saturday, Nov. 10 to through Mar. 30, 2019. It features works by important historical and contemporary painters including Guy Rose one of the most famous California Impressionists.  The exhibition features historical works by Rex Brandt, Frank Cuprien, Granville Redmond, Edgar Payne, Ruth Peabody, Arthur Rider, William Ritschel, Donna Schuster, George Gardner Symons, Elmer Wachtel, and William Wendt. It also includes works by notable contemporary artists such as John Cosby, Rick Delanty, Dennis Doheny, Andy Evansen, Gregory Hull, Kim…

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Slater’s 50/50 Brings Back Thanksgiving Burger

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By Greer Wylder
November 09, 2018

Slater’s 50/50 is putting all the flavors of the holidays in your hands with the return of an annual favorite: the Thanksgiving Burger! The seasonal item features a turkey patty piled high with brioche stuffing, turkey gravy, house-made cranberry sauce, and garlic and sage aioli on a honey wheat bun. The Thanksgiving Burger is available at all Slater’s 50/50 locations through Dec. 31, including both Orange County locations in Huntington Beach and Anaheim Hills. Visit slaters5050.com for their complete menu offerings.

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