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Fresca’s New Fresh and Fiery Tacos

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By Greer Wylder
July 20, 2017

The OC-based fast-casual concept, Fresca’s Authentic Mexican Kitchen just added a fiery new addition to its menu of Mexican cuisine – the Beer Battered, Creamy Sriracha Fish Tacos! Fresca’s known for serving authentic, scratch-made Mexican cuisine using fresh, high-quality ingredients with no preservatives, offers the new fish taco as a limited time item now through the end of August at all six Orange County Fresca’s locations. Fresca’s new Beer Battered, Creamy Sriracha Fish Taco features two pieces of cod tossed in a seasoned batter of Corona Beer and flour, fried and topped with fresh cabbage and a special, creamy Sriracha sauce. The new fish tacos…

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Coastal Wine, Arts & Music Fest

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By Greer Wylder
July 19, 2017

Wine, music and art enthusiasts in Orange County can come together at the Gray Matter Museum of Art in Costa Mesa for a unique experience on Saturday, July 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. that will appeal to your senses and taste buds. At the Coastal Wine, Arts & Music Fest you can sample premium varietals from wines around the world and enjoy small bites from local chefs/experts. Live music and local artists will keep the party lively. Sample premium varietals from wines around the world and enjoy small bites from local chefs plus indulge in a sushi and sake…

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We Care Wednesdays

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By Greer Wylder
July 18, 2017

The OC Fair celebrates We Care Wednesday with free admission for you with a donation request each week. On Wednesday, July 19 from noon to 3 p.m. you can donate five nonperishable food items for free OC Fair admission to benefit  Second Harvest Food Bank and OC Food Bank Acceptance of donated items is at the discretion of the OC Fair. Promotion is limited to one free admission ticket and one free carnival ride per person. Guests must be present with donation to receive free ticket. Ticket is only valid on the day of the donation drive.

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Culinary Events at OC Fair

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By Greer Wylder
July 18, 2017

Food enthusiasts are in for an incredible program at the OC Fair. In the OC Promenade Culinary Arts Building you can discover artisans who bring the “Farm Fresh Fun” theme to life. Taste award-winning California olive oil. Sample locally made kombucha. Learn how butchers, bakers and local booze makers are changing the way things are crafted in Orange County and beyond! The culinary team at OC Fair & Event Center has curated a lineup that showcases top local chefs, TV celebrities, cookbook authors and local businesses to help you get a taste of what that food revolution is like. Pies:…

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Slidebar Rock-N-Roll Kitchen’s New ‘Cali Bandito Taco’

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By Greer Wylder
July 17, 2017

Not only has Slidebar Rock-N-Roll Kitchen in Fullerton won awards for being one of Orange County’s best live music destinations, but their menu offerings are equally noteworthy.  Slidebar recently launched a must-try new taco in partnership with Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce. The “Cali Bandito Taco” is a spin on the late-night staple, the California Burrito. The taco is prepared using house made tortillas and topped with Gringo Bandito red marinated carne asada, french fries, cheddar cheese, sour cream and avocado crème. Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce was founded in 2004 by Dexter Holland, frontman of the multi-platinum Orange County group The…

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