The Dose

A Culinary Playdate, Chef Carlos Salgado and Chef Eric Samaniego

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By Greer Wylder
May 15, 2017

The Rooftop at Michael’s On Naples is abuzz with excitement since Chef Eric Samaniego invited Chef Carlos Salgado of Taco Maria into the kitchen for a culinary playdate on Wednesday, May 24. Salgado, considered one of the most influential and award-winning chefs in Orange County, is known for his Alta California cuisine, a fusion of Mexican and American cultures. Chef Samaniego never reveals what he and his guest chef will prepare simply because it’s a spontaneous occasion. The chefs will shop the local farmers’ markets and visit Farm Lot 59, the local urban farm, for ingredients just days before, which…

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Hi-Time Wine Cellars, An Italian Wine Extravaganza

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2017

Hi-Time Wine Cellars is hosting an incredible Italian Wine Extravaganza at the Back Bay Bistro in Newport Beach on Friday, May 19 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. You can taste 150 plus wines from 25 Italian estates with winemakers and owners. Just a few of the wineries include Damilano, Peccenino, Produttori del Barbaresco, Terredora, Camigliano, Frassinello and Feudi. Chef Bruno Massuger of Back Bay Bistro will be providing wine country charcuterie, tray passed hors d’ouevres such as seared filet of beef, chicken samosas, scallop wrapped in bacon and coconut shrimp. Cost is $75 per person and reservations are required. Deadline…

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Irvine’s First Food Hall, Trade

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2017

Orange County’s most exciting new food hall, TRADE will finally celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday, May 13. The TRADE Food Hall in Irvine houses nine distinct food concepts (many of which are brand new to OC) as well as a few tenants just outside of the hall, out in the center. The food available at TRADE includes innovative fare from Chef Andrew Gruel of Slapfish and his team’s newest concepts, Butterleaf, Two Birds and Center Hub Bar. You can also find Hop Pham’s secondary brick and mortar location of Dos Chinos, and the fusion king’s newest concept, Megadon. Other…

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The Gift of Renewal for Moms at Burke Williams

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By Greer Wylder
May 10, 2017

You can pamper the women in your life and make her feel special at Burke Williams. For a limited time, they are offering three special Gift Card Packages to celebrate Mother’s Day with a rejuvenating spa day. Each exclusive package includes the all-new Passion Fruit and Agave Pedicure, a nourishing pedicure that’s paired with a selection of Burke Williams signature services. You can give the gift of renewal with the “Relax,” “Escape,” and “For Two: A Special Mother / Daughter Experience” Gift Card Packages. Each package includes the Passion Fruit and Agave Pedi, which uses Passion Fruit and Blue Agave…

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Wine Country Cuisine Coming Soon to OLEA

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2017

OLEA, named for a genus of trees in warm and tropical regions, is the newest restaurant concept scheduled to open in Newport Beach, next to Kean Coffee before the year’s end. OLEA is a sister wine country restaurant to Vine in San Clemente and Ironwood in Laguna Hills from OC based restaurateur Russ Bendel.  Executive chef-partner Jared Cook will offer a European twist on Napa/Sonoma-inspired cuisine and spirits. Brad A. Johnson named both Vine and Ironwood in the “75 Best Places to Eat” in the Orange County Register. Ironwood was also named one of the six restaurants in “Best of the…

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