Nov30

Our November Fan of the Month!

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Categories: Contests/Promos, Daphne's California Greek, Daphne's Dollars, EAT WELL, Fan of the Month

Introducing Liz Heit, our Daphne's Fan of the Month and winner of $20 in Daphne's!

Nov29

Frankie Harrer Winning Her Way To An NSSA Record

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Categories: Daphne's California Greek, Daphne's Team Rider, Frankie Harrer, Kanoa Igarashi, NSSA records, NSSA wins record

The newest addition to our team of riders, Frankie Harrer is only 13 years old and on pace to break a NSSA record with most wins in season, currently held by Kanoa Igarashi who won 30 contests during the 2008-2009 season. With 15 wins as of today, Frankie has reached the halfway mark with more than 30 opportunities remaining to clinch the title.  If all goes according to plan, Frankie should reach or exceed the record by February or March next year.

Besides her ability to take on some of the world's most extreme waves, this 8th grader maintains a 4.0 grade point average and could just as easily be a pro snowboarder, plus she's bilingual (fluent in German)!

If this wasn't enough to get our young rider on your radar, click H E R E for more on Frankie.

Nov22

San Francisco Is Awesome - Four days of radness in the city by the bay.

Posted By: Chris Cote

Categories: Daphne's California Greek, Daphne's Team Riders, EAT WELL, Food in San Francisco, Kelly Slater, Kelly Slater 11th World Title, restaurant in san francisco, Rip Curl Pro

I went to San Francisco for three reasons: One—was to play a show with my band Kut U Up (we played with Green Day and Ty Segall at a secret show—it was sick!). Two—was to watch and report on the Rip Curl Pro Search “Somewhere In San Francisco” event, and here’s my report. Slater won his 11th World Title, then it was taken away for a day, then he won it back. After that, a 17-year-old Brazilian kid (Gabriel Medina) won the contest. Okay, now for the good stuff. The third reason I went was to spend three days venturing around the city to eat, drink, and walk around looking for fun stuff to buy. I spent a solid day wandering around Japantown eating various types of noodle dishes. Everywhere had ramen and soba varieties- one could wander for days and never eat the same variation. Then I made my way to the market district where I found my fair share of dive bars, which suited the drizzly, grey day.  Finally, my last and greatest discovery- the epicenter of the world’s greatest chachkis* (Chachkis are what my wife calls the little figurines and crap I buy at 99-cent stores). My total haul was a shiny silver and white Mexican wrestler mask, an Inca wool hat, six jade Buddha statues, and one amazing velvet painting of a wolf howling at an eagle with two dolphins jumping in the shape of a heart underneath—fantastic. I didn’t eat any Rice-a-Roni— a.k.a. “The San Francisco Treat” on my trip, but I did sample the Bay Area’s finest digs, many of which included fresh and local items on the menu—the farm-to-table movement is hot in SF right now.


Luckily, lots and lots of uphill and downhill walking between meals helped keep me lean and mean. Most foodies already know that SF stands for Super Food, but if you didn’t know, you better recognize, get up to the bay, and start eating.

—Chris Cote

Nov17

yogababe pose + purpose

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Categories: Daphne's California Greek, Exercise, Fitness, Healthy Living, Jessica Mulvey, Live Well, Prasarita Padottanasana, yoga classes, yoga poses, yoga postures, YogaBabes

This month’s pose and purpose is: Prasarita Padottanasana or wide-legged forward bend (with hands interlaced behind your back). This posture is wonderful because you can easily perform it at your office. I chose this posture because if you are reading this blog is most likely means you are sitting at your computer, yeah? Which also means that a nice anterior deltoid and pectoralis major stretch could be just what the yoga instructor ordered.  Essentially, this pose stretches your hamstrings, your pecs, and your shoulders while also releasing neck tension. 

Stand with your feet about 3 feet apart. Reach your hands behind you, and interlace your fingers. Take a deep inhale, lift your chest, and slow fold forward. Once you have folded forward enough to feel the hamstrings being stretched, micro-bend in your knees. A micro-bend is when you slightly bend your knees so that it protects the joint, but it’s a bend so small you would not visibly notice it. Now, slowly move your hands up and over your head so you feel a gentle stretch through your chest and shoulders. After your take 5 slow breaths, release your hands to your waist and slowly roll up to standing. 

-YogaBabe

Nov15

Backstage with Kate Voegele and Parachute

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Categories: Celebrity, Daphne's California Greek, Events, Featured Artists, Kate Voegele, Music, Parachute

We were in the mood for music and took Daphne's backstage to fuel artists Kate Voegele and the fellas of Parachute before hitting the stage! While they did the sound check, we did the serving for concerts at the Orange County Yost Theatre and the El Rey in Hollywood. We're huge fans of them and as it turns out, they're huge fans of us too!

Nov10

NEW Wraps at Daphne's

Posted By: Chris Cote

Categories: California Greek Culture, chicken wraps, cucumbers, Daphne's California Greek, EAT WELL, falafel, falafels, Healthy Living, kabob it

We blended flavors of the Mediterranean with the culture of California and rolled them into our NEW Wraps. Our grilled chicken or tender steak are paired with grilled vegetables and guacamole, our fresh-carved gyros with zesty tzatziki, or our falafel with hummus and roasted red pepper sauce. Plus, mozzarella and feta cheeses on all add to the mix of boldness for a wrap well worth a trip to Daphne's!

 Eat Well. Live Well. with Daphne's new Wraps!

Nov08

Artist of the Month - Kelley James

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Categories: Celebrity, Daphne's California Greek, Daphne's Concert Series, Daphne's Streaming Radio Player, Kelley James, musician Kelley James

Kelley James' quick-witted lyrics and reggae rhythms are good news for bored ears. The California native is no stranger to sold out crowds and has shared stages with T-Pain, Sara Bareilles and Jason Derulo to name a few. 
This month's FREE download, "Standing on a Rooftop," infuses his carefree spirit with infectious pop beats. Memorize the lyrics now because you might be jamming to a live performance when James hits our Daphne's Concert Series stage later this month!

Nov03

Don't Let The Holidays Weigh You Down

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Categories: Daphne's California Greek, Exercise, Fitness, Healthy Living, Live Well, running trails, trail run, trail running

November is the month of running, which is probably a good thing seeing as though we are entering a season of family gatherings, festivities and an endless supply of not-so-healthy-yet-can't-resist comfort food. If you aren't sold on that marathon, 1/2 marathon or turkey trot in your area, find a trail that fits your ideal jaunt on the website, Runner's World Route Finder. 

Choose your destination by city or zip code, specify your needs from mileage to surface type, and the Route Finder will be your guide to a variety of opportunities for as long (or short) as you'd like. Beat the yearn to be a couch potato during these months of meals and give this site a test….you may just find a route that will keep you running through new year!

Image Source (Lululemon)

Nov01

Daphne's Asks. Corey Answers.

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Categories: Daphne's Asks, EAT WELL, Healthy Living, Live Well

We sat down for a quick Q & A with Team Daphne’s Rider, Corey Colapinto. Here is a closer look into this talented rider’s world!

D: What is the best advice you have ever received?
C: Try to make the best choices in life.

D: Have you ever had any injuries from surfing?
C: Just a few scrapes and bruises- nothing serious. (Knock on wood!)

D: What is something you would like to try but never have?
C: I’ve always wanted to skydive, but apparently you have to be 18. I guess I’ll have to wait.

D: Do you have a girlfriend? 
C: No, haha

D: How do you EAT WELL, LIVE WELL?
C: By eating Daphne’s as much as possible. I also make a lot of smoothies, which are pretty healthy. I’m constantly exercising too. Whether it’s surfing in the ocean or riding the Wave House in San Diego, anything is better than staying home and doing nothing.

Oct28

Donavon Hits the Daphne's Concert Series Stage

Posted By: Chris Cote

Categories: Bill Trefethen, Daphne's California Greek, Daphne's Concert Series, Donavon Frankenreiter, Events, Music

When you think of fast casual dining, rarely do you equate the neighborhood plaza with a night on the town for dinner, live entertainment and libations. Well, our San Clemente store had all that and more last night for the second installment of our Daphne's Concert Series. 
Twitter followers, Facebook fans, family and friends gathered for an intimate evening of mingling and munching to a live performance from folk favorite, Donavon Frankenreiter.

A big thanks to Primo Beer and Peligroso Tequila for quenching the thirst of all our guests!
For an entire album of photos, click HERE.