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And the Nominees Are…

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By Greer Wylder
August 17, 2015

Results for the top three nominees for Week Two of Voting for the Golden Foodies, People's Choice Food Awards are in! You can now vote at Golden Foodie Awards for the third week (Saturday, Aug. 15- Friday, Aug. 21). The categories are Best Beer Selection, Best Wine, Best Pizza, Best Steak and Best Burger. The winners will be announced at the Golden Foodie Awards on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Fairmont Newport Beach. AND THE NOMINEES ARE . . . Best Indian Cuisine Royal Khyber Adya Clay Oven Best Mexican Cuisine Tortilla Republic Taco Maria Matador Cantina Best Italian Cuisine…

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FREE FRIDAY INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY

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By Greer Wylder
August 14, 2015

One lucky person will win four tickets to Del Mar Racetrack’s richest and most prestigious race: the $1 Million TVG Pacific Classic on Saturday, August 22. This year’s race is looking better than ever, bringing in some of the most gifted horses and horsemen in the world.  Classic horse racing enthusiasts will ante up in their finest summer suits, sundresses and spectacular hats for a day much like Opening Day at the historic Seaside Oval. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Follow Us @ instagram.com/dailydoseoc Like this photo Tag 3 Friends @dailydoseoc in the comments section Winner will be announced Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015.…

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Tacos and Good Deeds!

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2015

Support a child, eat tacos, and enjoy fun raffle giveaways at Blue C’s 2nd Annual "Tacos and Good Deeds" event at Blue C headquarters in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Blue C has joined forces with Share Our Selves (SOS) for their 20th Annual Back to School Program. You can enjoy complimentary tacos from Sancho’s Tacos, dessert from Longboards Ice Cream and have a hand in meeting SOS’ goal of gathering 5,000 backpacks for the children of Orange County. Every backpack donation gets you a ticket and enters you into the Blue C raffle.…

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Hatch Chiles: The Hottest Chile of the Summer

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2015

It’s the best time of the year for the crème de la crème of green chiles: the Hatch Chile. The seven-week Hatch Chile season has officially started and you will start seeing Melissa’s Hatch Chiles pop up at your local stores such as Gelson's, Bristols Farms and more. Melissa’s Hatch Chiles are hand-selected for excellent quality, and are grown exclusively in the Mesilla Valley near Hatch, New Mexico. Choose bright green, glossy peppers that are firm with medium to thick flesh. Avoid soft spots. Refrigerate, unwashed in a plastic bag for up to 5 days. They are available fresh only…

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Del Mar’s Gourmet Food Truck Festival

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2015

The Del Mar Racetrack  season is underway through September 7 and it’s a hot summer destination for fast horses, concerts and culinary offerings. On Saturday, August 15, arrive hungry to Del Mar as 50 of SoCal's most popular food trucks roll into the track for one of the largest food truck meet ups in San Diego. The fifth annual Gourmet Food Truck Festival will feature hundreds of treats from trucks from Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego with every cuisine you can imagine: Mexican, Thai, Korean, German, Argentinian, American, burgers, organic seafood, desserts and more ranging from $4-$8.  Participating trucks include fan favorites…

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