The Dose

Cast Your Golden Foodies Vote—Week One

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2018

Leading up to the 7th annual Golden Foodie Awards on September 30, local Orange County foodies are invited to vote for their local culinary favorites during a two-week period from August 3rd through 17th. The Golden Foodie Awards is a people’s choice event that recognizes the best chefs, libations, and cuisine at chef-driven and independent restaurants. With its focus on involving the Orange County community to serve as judges through their voting, the Golden Foodie Awards serve as the highest honor and is an indication of local culinary trends and consumer preferences.  Golden Foodie Award Categories and Schedule The 2018 voting period for the Golden Foodie…

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Get Your Fill of Hawaii’s Culinary Culture!

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By Greer Wylder
August 01, 2018

Fill, a bakehouse and creamery serving made-to-order malasadas and small-batch ice cream just opened in Costa Mesa. At Fill, founder and Hawaii-native James Mullis serves up a sweet side of the Islands with true “aloha spirit.”  The delicate malasadas are sugar-dusted pastries that are an island icon. They were popularized in Hawaii during the 19th century when Portuguese immigrants arrived in Hawaii to support the islands’ growing sugar cane business, and to Mullis, they're reminiscent of the welcoming, diverse culture of Hawaii. After years of research, Mullis brought two chefs to bring his vision to life: Lincoln Carson and John…

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Whole Maine Lobster To Rock Lobsterfest

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By Greer Wylder
July 31, 2018

Celebrate summer at the 10th Annual Lobsterfest at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Sunday, August 5 from 3 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a fresh Whole Maine Lobster dinner with dancing to live music from “West Coast Party Crashers,” raffle drawing for a big screen TV, and fun on the beach for the entire family. Live Whole Maine Lobster flown in fresh on the morning of the event is prepared on-site alongside a buffet that includes NY Strip Steak, corn-on-the-cob, red potatoes, salad, freshly baked sourdough rolls, and dessert.  The Lobsterfest also features a full bar with spirits, craft beer,…

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The Best Competitive BBQ in OC

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By Greer Wylder
July 30, 2018

Love BBQ like no one other? You’re going to want to taste the Q Joint, right in front of Calligaris at SOCO Farmer’s Market in Costa Mesa. Here’s the catch, the Q Joint is a BBQ booth that’s only there Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Founded by award-winning “Certified BBQ Judge of the Year” for the State of California, Benny Chang, the Q Joint will surprise you in that it’s not Kansas City, Texas, Memphis or Carolina style, but influenced by competition BBQ. Chang spent a decade learning the craft of grilling and BBQ long before he entered…

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Japan’s Premier Udon Shop Coming to OC

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By Greer Wylder
July 27, 2018

Marugame Udon, a unique concept from Japan of made-to-order udon noodles that guests customize in a counter service format is coming to South Coast Plaza in the fall. Marugame, Japan’s premier udon shop and an Orange County exclusive, makes its noodles onsite with proprietary cooking equipment imported from Japan. The staff cook and serve fresh batches of udon noodles in an open kitchen. Guests make selections from various types of broth, proteins, and garnishes to top the hot or cold udon.  Assorted tempura and rice balls (musubi) may be added. The well-priced menu and quick service with personalized interaction create…

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