The Dose

OOZEFEST, The Premiere Cheese Fest of SoCal

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By Greer Wylder
October 12, 2016

Cheese lovers rejoice! Oozefest, the premiere cheese festival of Southern California presented by Foodbeast, is back on Oct. 15-16 in Downtown Santa Ana for a weekend of 20+ signature cheese creations, craft beers on draft, and activities. Over the 2-day period, you can choose from two separate ticket options, for more entertainment and double the food from top vendors such as Sit Low Pho, Slapfish, Mess Hall Canteen Truck, Chomp Eatery, The Cut, Kogi Truck, All Flavor No Grease, The Iron Press, Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza and Chapter One. Buy a VIP ticket for $50 to Ooozefest from 5 to 9…

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Citizen Kitchen, Chef Zach Geerson’s Masterpiece

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2016

Hotel Fullerton, of all places, is home to an incredible restaurant and lounge well worth seeking out. At Citizen Kitchen, you’ll be treated to an innovative menu created by executive chef Zach Geerson, a Culinary Institute of America graduate, formerly at Tempo Urban Kitchen in Brea. Chef Geerson focuses on the simple artistry of food. He says the avante garde phase is over, and that people don't want to guess what's on their plate anymore. His menu is super simple, seasonally-inspired and the new fall menu will not leave you wondering what you’re ordering. Everything is divided into simple categories:…

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Parisian Hair and Beauty Experience in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
October 10, 2016

Inspired by her love of Paris, Heather Hart brought to life a luxury salon in Newport Beach that exudes Parisian style. The Lavender Salon & Boutique at the new chic Castaway Commons on Westcliff Drive—next to Gratitude---offers an indulgent Parisian salon experience - including a luxurious blow-dry bar setting, five-star client service, and the crème de la crème of stylists and products. “Throughout my frequent travels to Paris, I have been constantly wowed by the Parisians’ attention to detail when it came to all things beauty and hair,” said Hart. “I’ve searched for more than a decade to find that…

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National Fluffernutter Day at A Restaurant

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By Greer Wylder
October 07, 2016

The award-winning A Restaurant in Newport Beach garners accolades for its steaks, burger and seafood. The Register said it’s one of the “best places to eat” and gave it an Icon Award last year —it’s the oldest operating restaurant in Orange County. And, it also boasts the best Fluffernutter around! On Saturday, Oct. 8, it’s National Fluffernutter Day, and if you’re new to Fluffernutters, you need to try Executive Chef Jonathon Blackford’s rendition. The New England based taste sensation always involves peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, and as director and producer, McG, founding partner of the A Restaurant recommends, it's…

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The 14th Annual St. Jude SoCal Gala

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By Greer Wylder
October 06, 2016

The 14th Annual St. Jude SoCal Gala, to be held on Saturday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, will celebrate the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The premier Southern California event will honor local businessman and longstanding St. Jude supporter, Pete Coury. The evening’s Danny’s Dream Title Sponsors include NKSFB, The Paradigm Group of Companies and The Tull Family Foundation. Guests will enjoy an epicurean experience with signature wine and spirits, exclusive auctions, luxury raffle, live entertainment, dancing and much more, with special guest hosts, Dave and Odette Annable. Dave is best known…

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