The Dose

“A Taste of Film” at the Port Theater

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By Greer Wylder
April 13, 2016

Celebrity Cruises will be bringing its latest onboard experience to land with the modern cruise line’s new “A Taste of Film” event during the Newport Beach Film Festival, April 21-28. The cruise line will join more than 25 of Orange County’s premiere restaurants offering culinary tastings at the Opening Night Gala on Thursday, April 21, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., at Fashion Island. Guests will be able to enjoy its Celebrity Cruises Wine Tasting Lounge featuring Jackson Family Wines. There will also be a special performance from KÀ by Cirque du Soleil at MGM Grand Las Vegas. Then on Sunday, April 24 at the Port Theater in Corona del Mar…

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First Class Happy Hour, The Ritz Prime Seafood

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By Greer Wylder
April 12, 2016

The Ritz Prime Seafood, Newport Beach’s newest upscale seafood and steak destination, is offering a first class Happy Hour that’s available in the bar, lounge and patio from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. You can enjoy ½ off on select dishes such as oysters, parmesan truffle fries, sushi rolls, bison burgers, blistered shishitos, specialty cocktails, well drinks, draft beers and more. And mention the Daily Dose of OC and receive a complimentary happy hour appetizer. The offer is valid for any Happy Hour food item selections through 5/7/16.…

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Imaginology Returns Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead to the OC Fair and Event Center April 15-17

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By Greer Wylder
April 11, 2016

Imaginology at the OC Fair & Event Center on April 15-17 is a three day stimulating world in which children of all ages can explore the professional fields of science, technology, engineering and more. Through hands-on workshops and exhibits, children can discover their abilities in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) and agricultural fields that can be applied to future career possibilities. In Centennial Farm, guests can develop a green thumb through various gardening activities including radish seed planting, digging and identifying vegetable roots and examining a variety of plants through touch and smell at the Garden Touch Table.…

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Newport Beach Film Fest Filmmaker Q&A “Call of the Void”

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2016

We couldn’t be more thrilled about the upcoming Newport Beach Film Festival on April 21-28. And, we were fortunate enough to interview filmmaker Dustin Kahia, a writer/director from San Diego who is no stranger to the Newport Beach Film Festival. Twice he’s been invited to screen his short films “Valediction”(2012) and “Masterpieces” (2010) there. Now, he’s back to screen his feature length suspenseful psychological film noir “Call of The Void” which makes its world premiere on Sunday, April 24 at 2:30 p.m. at Fashion Island Cinemas in Newport Beach. Tickets available here.   Q & A WITH DUSTIN KAHLIA 1. There are 350 films at the Newport Beach Film Festival, what…

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The Mixed Bakery Difference Homemade Baked Goods for You!

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By Greer Wylder
April 07, 2016

Pastry chef Elyssa Fournier of Mixed Bakery is easily one of the most talented bakers we know. She bakes from home in Corona del Mar and there’s nothing she can’t create—although fan favorites are her banana and chocolate chip muffins, and her chocolate saussicon is to die for. She’s an OC native who learned her craft at the French Culinary Institute in NYC, and finds baking relaxing. And besides that she’s a picky eater---pastries bring her the most joy. She was the pastry chef for five years alongside her executive chef husband, Yves Fournier, at Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails…

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