The Dose

The Secret Cellar

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By Greer Wylder
January 05, 2017

We just discovered a new one-of-a-kind wine club that only offers highly rated, limited production California wines. Secret Cellar Wine Club is the first online membership club to focus solely on award-winning, small release wines from the prized regions of California’s coastal wine country. Secret Cellar Wine Club was born from a successful in-person wine club established at A Hidden Vine on the Lake, a popular wine bar and retail shop in Mission Viejo, also owned by sommelier Marty Cruz and Mike Davis. Serving a high-end clientele of wine connoisseurs, the two saw the need for an online membership option,…

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Eating Clean and Organic in OC

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2017

As far as we know, True Seasons Organic Kitchen in Anaheim is one of the few restaurants in OC dedicated to ensuring that all of its foods are 100% organic or certified pesticide-free and always GMO-free. Co-founder and chef Saifon Plewtong discovered through a difficult health issue that eating only USDA organic foods helped her feel better almost immediately, so she’s on a mission to offer the healthiest, cleanest and tastiest organic meals available. She also offers wellness coaching to help others. In 2016, True Seasons was named one of Orange County’s top 10 best new restaurants by Orange Coast…

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Acclaimed Crudo Coming to OC

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By Greer Wylder
January 02, 2017

Mark this down as things to look forward to in 2017: Chef Pascal Lorange is opening his acclaimed Crudo restaurant, known for its Mediterranean cuisine with Japanese-inspired touches, at the Westin South Coast Plaza this summer. The first Crudo opened last August at The Village at Pacific Highland Ranch in San Diego. Belgium-born Lorange is a fourth-generation chef and has cooked in Michelin-star kitchens for more than 25 years. Along the way, chef Lorange served as the private chef for Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and has cooked for numerous dignitaries, including Oscar de la Renta, Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Bill…

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Ring in the New Year at The Triangle

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By Greer Wylder
December 30, 2016

If you have no plans for New Year’s Eve, here are some fun ideas from The Triangle in Costa Mesa, regardless if you’re celebrating with family, friends or your significant other. Ring in the New Year with family fun by catching a movie at Starlight Triangle Cinemas. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Moana and Sing are just a few of the family friendly movies currently playing. Collateral Beauty and Fences are two acclaimed movies out for the holidays that are also playing. Grab lunch or dinner afterwards at one of The Triangle’s popular restaurants, including Saddle Ranch Chop House…

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High Energy and Low Key New Year’s Dining

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By Greer Wylder
December 29, 2016

Whether you are the high-energy type looking for a night out on New Year's Eve, or prefer just some great food and deals on New Year’s Day, you can have both experiences at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Newport Beach and TAPS Fish House and Brewery in Brea and Irvine. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar New Year’s Menu through January 3 December 31, 4 p.m. to midnight - New Year’s Eve Dining The holidays are the perfect time for indulging at Fleming’s. A special three-course menu begins with either crab Louie wedge salad or lobster bisque served…

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