Slater’s 50/50 Now OPEN in Rancho Cucamonga!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Erin

Slater’s 50/50 Now OPEN in Rancho Cucamonga!

By: Erin

It’s the 4th of July and what could be more American than burgers and bacon? Well boy oh boy do I have a real treat for you then! I received an invite via email to attend an event that occurred last week at the Slater’s 50/50 Rancho Cucamonga restaurant to come see the new place before its Grand Opening on July 1st and to try out the New Slater’s 50/50 Menu items that were being released July 1^st, 2013. I was very excited for this as I am a HUGE Slater’s fan. I love my bacon!! It is a real special treat. Slater’s is famous for their 50/50 Burgers– which are 50% ground bacon and 50% ground beef.

Here’s a peek into what the new location at Rancho Cucamonga looks like! It’s a beautiful place isn’t it? I loved the layout and with just over 100 beers on tap, that’s my kind of place! At Slater’s it is all about the bacon!! Almost every item at this restaurant can be ordered with bacon…they even have bacon brownies and bacon milkshakes! We were introduced to THE Scott Slater of Slater’s 50/50 along with Executive Chef Brad Lyons as we started off the evening.

We first started off with the Sweet Potato Fries with an amazing pumpkin sauce ($4.95) followed by the Slater’s Vampire Dip ($8.95). The fries were wonderfully sweet and crispy and I think I could have dipped everything we had in this pumpkin sauce, I loved it so much. The Vampire Dip is roasted garlic, cheese and artichoke dip served in a sourdough bread bowl with fried pita chips. Be prepared for some super gooey cheesiness heaven. It may get a bit messy with the cheese, but it is so worth it.

For a Limited Time! IT’S BACK! Shredded Pork Carnitas @DelTaco #DelTaco #Ad #Giveaway #Coupon ends 7/11

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Erin

For a Limited Time! IT’S BACK! Shredded Pork Carnitas at Del Taco!

By: Erin

Disclosure: I was provided a gift card on behalf of this post. Sponsor will be sending out the giftcard to the winner.

Summer is now officially here, which means beautiful weather and many super fun-filled days outdoors. Maybe you spent the day soaking in the sun at the beach; splashing in the waves, coaching little league, or driving the family around to various activities resulting in big appetites! Our schedules get extremely busy with the long summer days and it’s hard to find time to create that perfect homemade meal with such little time. Del Taco is here to help make dinner easy while satisfying the most hungriest of eaters with Del Taco’s pork carnitas. The Carnitas give the taste of tender, slow braised pork that is simmered in small batch kettles.

Del Taco brings back its hugely popular Shredded Pork Carnitas just in time for the summer menu for a limited time beginning June 26. Tender, slow braised and full of flavor, the carnitas line include Carnitas Taco al Carbon, Carnitas Combo Burrito and – new this summer – Carnitas Loaded Fries.

“With a great taste at a great value, these delicious carnitas menu items are unlike anything available in the quick-service category and they are a perfect fit with Del Taco’s strategy of emphasizing the lengths that we go to deliver quality on our menu,” said John Cappasola, Chief Brand Officer at Del Taco.

Be sure to head over and check out Del Taco’s facebook page for a coupon for a FREE Carnitas Taco al Carbon with any beverage purchase. Limited Time Only.

Helpful Tip:

The Macho Carnitas Burrito, Primo Carnitas Burrito and Carnitas Macho Nachos will be available off menu by guest request.

I don’t know about you, but now I’m hungry, and maybe you are too, so how about trying it for FREE? Then enter the cool giveaway below for a chance to win a $10 Giftcard to Del Taco to check it out and try it for yourself? 😉

TIP: The Macho Carnitas Burrito, Primo Carnitas Burrito and Carnitas Macho Nachos will be available off menu by guest request. – See more at: http://www.letsplayoc.com/2013/06/giveaway-del-taco-shredded-pork-carnitas.html#more

Now for the FUN part! One of my lucky readers will get to win this!! Will it be YOU? GOOD-LUCK!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Must be 18 years or older and reside in the US. Giveaway ends at 12am PST on 07/11/2013. All other rules can be found here. Winner will be chosen through rafflecopter and notified through email.Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be selected the same way. Prize to be fulfilled by the sponsor, not Horsing Around In LA.

You can also connect with Del Taco here:

Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be selected the same way – See more at: http://www.letsplayoc.com/2013/06/giveaway-del-taco-shredded-pork-carnitas.html#more

Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be selected the same way – See more at: http://www.letsplayoc.com/2013/06/giveaway-del-taco-shredded-pork-carnitas.html#moreGiveaway ends at 12am PST on 07/05/2013. All other rules can be found here.

Disclosure: I was provided a gift card on behalf of this post. Sponsor will send out the giftcard to the winner.

The Taste of Huntington Beach Raises over $40,000 for Children’s Library!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Erin

The Taste of Huntington Beach Raises over $40,000 for Children’s Library!

By: Erin

Food, Wine, good music? Sound good to you? Well that’s what the Taste of Huntington Beach had to offer, all for a wonderful cause! If you remember my earlier post about the Taste of HB then you have some idea of what a great event this was and I hope many more of you will be able to attend next year!

I had the opportunity to attend this and was very kindly given two press passes to come and enjoy and explore what the Taste of Huntington Beach has to offer everyone. This wonderful event took place the other Sunday, on April 28, 2013. We had such a fabulous time sampling from local restaurants & bakeries from the city of Huntington Beach as well as the many breweries and wineries that were in attendance from all over in California. I was very impressed with how organized and how smoothly everything was being run. The only thing I wish that was different, that I heard others say as well, is that it needs to be longer! Ending at 4pm is much too early as everyone is just getting started and comfortable. Some time is needed to just sit back, relax and let all the delicious food and wine settle while listening to some awesome music and enjoying loved ones company.

The Taste of Huntington Beach was held for a charity to support the Children’s Department of the Huntington Beach Library and it was a raging success. Over $40,000 was raised by this one day event that was attended by over 2000 people.

Now onto the fun part! Here are some fun photos of what you can experience for yourself at next years taste! 😉

Samar Saad, winner of a student essay contest, cuts the ribbon to officially open the Taste of Huntington Beach 2013.
Left to Right: Former HB Mayor Dave Garofalo, HB Local News; Surf Music Legend Dean Torrence, Jacque Balbas-Ruddy HB Chamber of Commerce, Samar Saad, former HB Mayor Joe Carchio, HB Restaurant Association President Ron McLin.

Mr. Huntington Beach and myself.