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Easy Solutions To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 3, 2014 | 10:49am

The New Year is a time to make resolutions and offers the opportunity for a fresh start.  Many people mark the start of the new year to improve their lives, often with health-based resolutions like striving to eat better or exercise more. Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions is easy in Costa Mesa, because there is an incredible array of dining options, several of which boast menus focused on healthy and nutritious options.  There are also many ways to get into shape without having to spend hours in the gym.

New Year's Resolutions

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Fluff Ice in Costa Mesa

Posted on November 5, 2013 | 11:37am

Fluff Ice, which opened in the Marquee Costa Mesa center over the weekend, is a unique ice treat that has a soft texture, light taste and big flavor.  Don’t confuse Fluff Ice with frozen yogurt, and it certainly isn’t your typical shaved ice.  It’s light, airy and bursting with flavor.   The specialty Fluff Ice offers familiar flavors in a fusion of Asian and non-Asian elements that create the one-of-a-kind dessert.

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Halloween Events in Costa Mesa

Posted on October 29, 2013 | 12:18pm

Over time, Halloween has evolved from its superstitious routes to today’s version better known for costumes and candy than warding off spirits.  With the autumnal holiday coming up this Thursday, it’s time to don those dress-up duds and carve the Jack-o-lantern.  This week, there are some fun Halloween festivities in Costa Mesa, so if you like good food, drinks and parties, the City of the Arts is the place to be this All Hallows Eve.

OC Fair Halloween Foodtacular

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Jerry’s Wood-Fired Dogs at Marquee CM

Posted on October 24, 2013 | 3:51pm

Jerry’s Wood-Fired Dogs opened this week at Marquee CM in Costa Mesa and adds to the vibrant food community in the City of the Arts.   Pretty much every type of cuisine is represented somewhere in Costa Mesa.  From vegetarian and vegan, to upscale and fine dining to casual eateries, you can find all types of fare in a variety of settings.

There seemed to be just one thing missing – a great place to get a hot dog!  With the addition of Jerry’s, that problem is solved because you can satisfy your craving for hot dogs, sausages, brats and more.

Bavarian Bratwurst

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Taco Maria at the OC Mix

Posted on October 17, 2013 | 1:11pm

Costa Mesa is home to some of the top dining destinations in Orange County.  From upscale dining to casual eateries, and everything in between, the City of the Arts boasts an incredible collection of talented chefs.

Now you can add another option- gourmet Mexican food at Taco Maria at the OC Mix.  The Taco Maria food truck has been serving award-winning fare for years and is constantly ranked as one of the best food trucks in Southern California. Run by chef Carlos Salgado, Taco Maria is a real family operation, with his investors including his parents and sister.  Using time-honored recipes right from his mother’s kitchen, Carlos has taken this homestyle Mexican cuisine to the next level.

Pork Belly Tacos

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