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Nekter on the Rocks

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By Greer Wylder
August 03, 2015

Nekter Juice Bar is making it easy peasy to make delicious and healthy cocktails at home. It just introduced Nekter on the Rocks, a collection of three low-calorie, premium cold-pressed HPP’d mixers that are perfect for making vibrant, flavorful cocktails. The trio of Nekter on the Rocks mixers are made with cold-pressed, farm-fresh fruits. They are available now at all 51 Nekter Juice Bar locations. Each mixer is 80 calories or less without the alcohol and made with all natural fruits and plant-based ingredients. The mixers can be paired with wines or spirits, and can also serve as refreshing spritzers when added to…

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Juice It Up! Turns 20

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By Greer Wylder
August 03, 2015

Juice It Up! is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a FREE smoothie promotion on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. All Juice It Up! locations will be giving guests a FREE small Strawberry Wave or the new California Cooler smoothie, with no purchase necessary.    The Strawberry Wave is a refreshing blend of Strawberry juice, non-fat yogurt, banana, and strawberries. The California Cooler is an invigorating blend of fresh cucumber, pineapple juice, lemonade, lime sherbet and pineapple. Irvine based Juice It Up!, is a leading raw juice bar and hand-crafted smoothie franchise, specializes in delicious and functional fresh-squeezed…

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Cast Your Golden Foodie Vote

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By Greer Wylder
July 31, 2015

Get ready to vote for OC’s best local chefs, libations and cuisine of chef driven and independent restaurants for the upcoming 4th annual Golden Foodie Awards celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Fairmont Newport Beach.   The Golden Foodie voting season is a three-week opportunity starting Saturday, Aug. 1 through Friday Aug. 21 for you to vote for your favorites in each category. During the first week (Saturday Aug. 1 – Friday, Aug. 7) of the voting season, the categories of best Cocktails, Bartender of the Year, Best Talk Radio Show, Best Food Writer, Best Sushi, Best Dessert, and Best…

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FREE FRIDAY INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY

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By Greer Wylder
July 31, 2015

One lucky person will win a $50 gift card to Fly-N-Fish Oyster Bar and Grill on the boardwalk, near the Newport Beach Pier. Fly-N-fish offers freshly shucked oysters, seasonal specials as well as signature dishes including Maryland Crab Cakes, Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Cioppino, and award-winning New England Clam Chowder. We’ll choose a winner on Friday, Aug. 7. 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 Friday, Aug. 7.

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Moonlight Gala

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By Greer Wylder
July 30, 2015

On Saturday, Aug. 1, tickets will be available for the Crystal Cove Alliance (CCA)’s 13th annual “Moonlight Gala” on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Crystal Cove.  The signature event, presented by The Resort at Pelican Hill, sells out each year as supporters celebrate the organization’s dedication to the protection and preservation of the cultural, natural and historic resources of Crystal Cove State Park between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach, The park encompasses 3.2 acres of coastline, 2,400 acres of backcountry and 1,100 acres of underwater park. Funds raised at the gala will give CCA the ability to provide programs and services…

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