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Our Happy Winner!

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By Greer Wylder
November 28, 2011

The week before the Thanksgiving holiday, we had an awesome giveaway of a fresh, never frozen, free range, all natural turkey from California courtesy of The Meat House. The winner, Norma Jean, a local comedienne and actress, was super excited to claim her prize.  Her local turkey was tender, juicy and had that real old-fashioned turkey flavor that you can actually taste. To take the hassle out of your next holiday meal, make sure to visit The Meat House for your December family gatherings!

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50 Forks!

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By Greer Wylder
November 28, 2011

Support future stars in the restaurant industry by attending 50 Forks Restaurant charity lunch Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Art Institute of California – Orange County in Santa Ana. The culinary arts students are working hard to make their first restaurant event a huge success, and it benefits Santa Ana based Isaiah House supporting low income women and children in Orange County. 50 Forks, which features contemporary cuisine, is a bistro run by students at the Art Institute. It’s open for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; and open for dinner 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Reservations are recommended. 3601…

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High Five Happy Hour!

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By Greer Wylder
November 22, 2011

Black Friday isn’t just about shopping deals. At Silver Trumpet Restaurant in Costa Mesa you can take a break from holiday shopping and enjoy High Five Happy Hour food and drink specials all day! Drinks and menu items cost just $5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Choose from house made chips, with sea salt vinegar or blue cheese crispy bacon; house marinated olives and creamy hummus with flat bread; classic wings tossed in a sweet and spicy honey glaze; Vietnamese beef bahn mi; rosemary skins, crispy fingerling potato skins with sharp cheddar, bacon, and herbs; warm queso fundido and…

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Have a Slice ... Change a Life!

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2011

Have a slice...change a life! If you happen to be in San Diego Tuesday, make it a plan to eat at one of Naked Pizza's two locations which serve wholesome pizza for a wholesome cause. On Tuesday, just mention “Patient 13” the documentary in production that will change the lives of millions of people who suffer from diabetes.  Patient 13 sheds light on a disease that will affect 1 in 3 people in the US by the year 2050. Visit www.voxpopfilms.tv/kickstarter for more information. Naked Pizza is at 909 Grand Ave. in San Diego. 619.752.2445. or Naked Pizza is at 3803 5th…

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Shop for a Cause!

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2011

Shop for a cause and save on modern-age-appropriate children’s fashions at a two-day Neige sample sale Friday Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doubletree Club Hotel in Santa Ana. The annual holiday Neige sale feature designs from current and past seasons and a portion of sales go to CHOC Children’s. During the sale, you can also bid on a photo shoot package to have your child featured in the next Neige photo campaign. Three winners will be drawn Dec. 31. Entries require a $100 donation. After…

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