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Cinco De Mayo at Avila’s El Ranchito

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2016

Avila's El Ranchito knows how to celebrate Cinco de Mayo like no other--they’ve been in business for 50 years, with 13 locations throughout SoCal—12 are in OC and the original location is in Huntington Park. All locations will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo from 11 a.m. to close with food and drink specials including Tacos, Chingolingas (an Avila’s exclusive), Jose Cuervo Margaritas, Corralejo Silver premium Margaritas, Corralejo tequila shots, Cerveza Avila, DJ's, Schwinn bike raffles and lots of other giveaways. Are you planning your own fiesta? You can order one of Avila's Party Trays To-Go! Avila's Party Tray for 10 includes: (10) Small Tacos, (10)…

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Classic Margaritas Done Right at Tommy Bahama

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2016

Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar in Laguna Beach celebrates Cinco de Mayo by offering its Classic Margarita for $6 all day throughout the restaurant and bar.  The Classic Margarita is carefully crafted with Sauza Gold Tequila and a house-made scratch sour made from a blend of lime, lemon, and orange juice with triple sec with a traditional salted rim.   The Classic Margarita is one in a lineup of exotic margaritas such as the Mango Habanero Margarita, Blood Orange Margarita, Piña Parilla, Ancholupe, and Matcha Libre margarita being featured alongside a special taco menu that runs through June 17. The…

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French Sweets for Mother’s Day

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2016

You can honor the most special woman in your life with a beautiful gift of luxury chocolates and sweets from France at Douceurs de Paris in Corona del Mar. Owner Anne Laure Deconinck is celebrating this special holiday in a big way---she’s offering 50% off all items if you mention the Daily Dose of OC from May 2 - May 7. Douceurs de Paris exclusively carries Maxim’s de Paris, and you can find its signature biscuits, petits fours, candied chestnuts, chocolate covered lace crepes, fruit jellies, marmalades, truffles, chocolate powder, coffee and beautifully boxed chocolates and gift boxes with assorted…

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Jumpstart 14 Day Sugar Detox

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2016

Orange County raised Devyn Elliott is a nutritional therapy practitioner and founder of Seasoned Wellness, providing Nutritional Therapy services via phone or Skype, and creator of the Jumpstart 14 Day Sugar Detox. She is not an advocate for counting calories or endless dieting. “I want my clients to feel empowered and in control of their bodies, food choices, and overall health," Devyn says. Tomorrow, I will be starting her Jumpstart 14 Day Sugar Detox, which is a real foods based program to help people ditch sugar cravings for good. There are no gimmicks, no associations with other supplement or product lines,…

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International Flavor Quest at yogurtland

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2016

Yogurtland is taking frozen yogurt lovers on an international culinary journey by releasing new flavors every few weeks now through June 1. They sent their team of flavorologists (we want that job!) on a global tour to search out new flavors for their proprietary recipes. Here’s the catch—you need to get in, the Flavor Quest flavors are fleeting. Right now you can try Austrian Apple Strudel with Caramel – a new take on the classic Austrian dessert, this flavor blends real caramel, apples and notes of cinnamon for a delectable treat. And, our favorite, they Middle Eastern Fig & Honey…

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