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Two Madres Mexican Kitchen for Moms

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By Greer Wylder
May 19, 2014

It makes sense that Two Madres Mexican Kitchen in Mission Viejo wants to extend the love to all moms through May-- “madre” is in its name. It’s continuing Mother’s Day celebrations by offering all moms a free entrée with the purchase of an entrée of equal or lesser value through May. Two Madres focuses on flavorful and healthy customizable options, entrées include burritos, tacos, bowls, salads, tortas, and chicken plates made-from-scratch daily using fresh ingredients that are local and organic whenever possible. All products are free of hormones, steroids and antibiotics, ideal for moms looking for healthy and delicious meals…

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Hot AG Adriano Goldschmied Styles

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By Greer Wylder
May 15, 2014

In the market for coveted denim? You won’t want to miss the AG trunk show at Solutions the Premier Denim Store in Newport Beach running today through Sunday. You’ll be the first to shop the latest styles from AG this summer season. During the trunk show, you’ll save 15% off all AG purchases for men and women. The hottest styles from AG are white denim and boyfriend jeans, and Solutions will have plenty of sizes for you to choose from. Solutions can also style you with great dresses, tops, and accessories for the upcoming summer season.  Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.…

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2-4-6-8 Who Do We Appreciate?

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2014

Lark Creek Newport Beach, from the award-winning San Francisco-based Lark Creek Restaurant Group, serving seasonal, sustainable, farm-fresh cuisine, is doing a nice thing for all teachers for the month of May. As part of Teacher’s Appreciation Month Lark Creek is offering the first $10 off any teacher's tab at the restaurant and teachers can also be nominated to win a dinner-for-four package.  Simply show your teacher or school administrative I.D. and  the first $10 you spend for food and non-alcoholic beverages is on Lark Creek (even if you spend only $10). Teachers dining together can each receive the discount. Know…

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The Hybrid Workout

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2014

Looking for new ways to get in shape? Bari, the popular cardio-sculpting fitness studio in New York City just expanded to Newport Beach. Bari is a cutting edge fitness formula that includes sensory cardio, trampoline cardio and muscle sculpting to burn fat and work every muscle from every angle possible. Find out for yourself, what all of the great hype is about. As an introductory special, Bari is offering a free single class to all first-time clients when they use this code at checkout: barione. And exclusively for Greers’ OC readers, you can use the code: bari&greersOC for 15% off all series and…

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Let Blackmarket Caffeinate You

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2014

As if Blackmarket Bakery at the Camp in Costa Mesa wasn’t already our favorite bakery in Orange County. Now Chef Rachel Marie just launched a full espresso menu featuring Kean Espresso and La Marzocco. They will pull, pour, steam and swirl your favorite espresso drinks including cappuccinos, caffe mocha, macchiato, caffe latte, café au lait, and Americano. Plus, Blackmarket specials like the s'more lattes and "from scratch" syrups. And stop by Sunday, spend $25 and you’ll receive a free box of handmade Blackmarket chocolates---a perfect gift for mom. (That will be easy to do after you see their cookies, tarts,…

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