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Celebrate National Taco Day at Puesto

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By Greer Wylder
October 02, 2018

It’s a great week to dine at Puesto—taste the new fall menu that rolls out this week and get a FREE taco on National Taco Day! Executive Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzalez and Executive Creative Chef Katy Smith just debuted Mexico City-inspired seasonal dishes such as Crepas de Elote - masa crepa with creamy avocado salsa and Chef Katy’s hot sauce; Ribeye Asada for Two - 16-ounce Cedar River Farms ribeye served tableside with queso Oaxaca, chile poblano and fresh salsas; the Grilled Lamb Taco - salsa de pasilla, jalapeño crema, pickled onion and cilantro; and Spicy Mexican Shrimp - Mexican white shrimp, market fish, pulpo, avocado, salsa campechana and Tajin-roasted peanuts.…

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A Restaurant Celebrates 10 Years with Specials

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By Greer Wylder
October 02, 2018

A Restaurant is pleased to present a month of Social Hour specials in celebration of the restaurant’s 10th anniversary in October. The tenth month of the year welcomes a menu of ten items for ten dollars, courtesy of Executive Chef Jonathan Blackford. Indulge in menu favorites like the “A” Burger with blue, onion, arugula, bacon and 1000 island or the Crispy Duck Salad with arugula, lentils, shallots, carrots, spiced vinaigrette, and parsnips. Sip on A’s celebratory cocktail, the Black Tie Martini composed of Ketel One Citroen Vodka and Nolet Gin with Lillet blanc, served up in a martini glass with…

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Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse Grand Opening

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By Greer Wylder
October 01, 2018

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse will celebrate its Grand Opening in Irvine on Wednesday, October 3. Chef/Restaurateur Steve DiFillippo has brought his popular East Coast-based concept Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse to Irvine. The restaurant will open at Irvine Towers for dinner service and will be the newest addition to the Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse family of restaurants with existing locations in Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, and New York City, among others. To celebrate the Grand Opening, the restaurant will host a fundraiser event to benefit Alzheimer’s Orange County on Tuesday, October 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. with 100% of the proceeds…

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Free Breast Cancer Screenings

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By Greer Wylder
October 01, 2018

Susan G. Komen Orange County, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Chargers, is teaming up with Nhân Hòa Comprehensive Health Care Clinic and Alinea Medical Imaging to conduct vital breast health outreach services on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in an effort to kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Komen is reminding the public that more than 41,000 people in the U.S. are dying every year from this disease–that is unacceptable! In Orange County, five women are diagnosed with breast cancer and one dies each day–that is unacceptable! Komen and the Chargers are committed to…

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Outlets at San Clemente 4th Annual Shopping Extravaganza

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By Greer Wylder
September 29, 2018

Outlets at San Clemente will celebrate its fourth annual Shopping Extravaganza charity fundraiser on Saturday, October 6, to benefit local nonprofits. During the event, shoppers will receive exclusive discounts at more than 40 stores, while Outlets at San Clemente donates $25 for every $35 ticket purchased to a local nonprofit organization of the shopper’s choice.  In addition to exclusive discounts, Shopping Extravaganza includes prize drawings for more than 1,500 prizes valued at $40,000, catered lunch, entertainment and wine and cocktail tastings in the VIP Lounge. New organizations participating this year include Orange-based Alzheimer's Association; Irvine-based American Heart Association; San Clemente-based Cabrillo Playhouse, Casa…

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