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Entries Tagged as 'Restaurants & Night Life'

Johnny Rockets: Free Hamburger and Milkshake Promo

July 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Johnny Rockets has some great coupons for a free hamburger and free milkshake. Who doesn’t love a free meal? Print them out here, valid until December 12, 2008.

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Tags: Deals & Steals · Restaurants & Night Life

Hot OC Hotel Deals $99/Night + Free Gas/AireFare + $25 Gift Cards

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments

If you’re in need of a Disneyland hotel deal or want to getaway to Laguna Beach, we’ve got 9 great Orange County hotel deals for you starting at just $99 per night PLUS a $25 gift certificate towards Gas or Airfare and $25 in restaurant gift certificates for each night you stay! Expires 9/30/08. Click […]

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World’s Freshest Sushi: Inside Tsukiji Market

April 20th, 2008 · No Comments

O-Toro Tuna Belly Sushi, Tsukiji Tokyo
Look at that beautiful sushi bowl of O-Toro (fatty tuna belly) sashimi, several layers deep. This was my sushi breakfast on my first day in Tokyo. This much O-Toro would cost over $100 USD in America, but at the Tsukiji Market in Tokyo it’s only $30! And […]

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Quite Possibly the Best BBQ Ribs Ever

February 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Photo from the Baby Blues BBQ website
I think I’m in love. The Memphis style ribs at this little BBQ joint simply blew me away, with their combo of dry and wet rub. I enjoy wet and dry styles of BBQ, so this is the best of both worlds. Surprisingly, this place is in LA!

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Could This Be True, a Tax Deductible Bar Tab?

February 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Yes, it is true! And even better, the money spent goes towards charity. Philanthro Productions brings a novel concept to the club scene, encouraging patrons to “party for a good cause”. I interviewed Molly Chen, Co-Vice President Non-Profit Chair at Philanthro to find out more.

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Tags: Arts & Culture · Restaurants & Night Life · Uncategorized · Wine & Drink

The Chocolate Trinity: Valrhona, Callebaut & Scharffen Berger

December 2nd, 2007 · 1 Comment

Photo by Fotografik @ Flickr
Chocolate tasting is currently en vogue and people are realizing the multi-faceted tasting elements of chocolate that can be analyzed much like a fine wine. Three distinctive chocolate makers which have a popular cult following are discussed below, along with their production style. These brands seem everywhere these days and receive […]

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Hot for Harissa: Cranberry Sauce Recipe

November 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

What is Harissa? It is a spicy chili paste common to North African cuisines, such as Moroccan and Tunisian. Spices such as cumin, caraway, and coriander are blended with smoked chili peppers to form a paste. The result is strikingly velvet red sauce that blends well into dishes to create a smokey aftertaste with […]

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Fine Dining Deal: Palomino

November 19th, 2007 · 1 Comment

The First Seating Meal, Daily from 5-6 PM. Reservations Required.
 

 
Choice of Entree:
 
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB - Tomato-mushroom ragoƻt, fettuccine, tomato confit.
LINGUINE WITH ROTISSERIE CHICKEN - Sundried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, garlic, crushed red peppers, balsamic vinegar
PRAWN SCAMPI - Citrus-herb caper butter, white wine, herb capellini, garlic crostini
ROTISSERIE PORK CHOP - Mashed potatoes, […]

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