Greer's OC

Crow Burger Kitchen in Newport Beach is giving away a $50 gift card for one lucky reader. All burger's are a special blend of  prime chuck, short rib, brisket and hanger steak which are ground in house every day. Their garden burgers are one of our favorite veggie burgers in the area. To enjoy a couple of these tasty treats, just "like" Greer's OC on Facebook and you'll be eligible to win. We'll announce the winner Friday.

Taste Spring Tonight

Eating fresh, seasonal foods allows you the opportunity to experience your local surroundings in a new and exciting way. And The Savory Spice Shop located in Costa Mesa and CDM, is a wonderful place to to begin this local experience.

As you enter the shop, the tastes and smells of a California spring overwhelm your senses. The Shop offers hundreds of fresh herbs and spices that make dinner delicious and refreshing.

Tonight, wine experts, including the owner of Mendocino based Terra Savia, will share their intimate knowledge of pairing wines with their favorite spring hors d’oeuvres. After attending,  you should have no problem choosing a savory wine to enjoy with the amazing artichokes that have recently been gracing plates of Southern Californians.

The cost to attend the wine tasting is $20 and space is limited. Reservations can be made at (949) 717-7776.

Love Mexico sin Trafico

For years the only thing standing in the way of Southern Californians headed to Mexico has been the crowded, congested, and miserable 405 N on the way to LAX.  Sitting in hours of standstill traffic is the worst way to start a Mexican vacation and an even worse way to end one.

Now, the days of dealing with LAX on the way to Mexico are done. Starting June 3, 2012, AirTran Airways will offer daily flights out of John Wayne Airport, ushering in a new era of Mexico vacationing with ease.