The Dose

Yalla Tastes Hella Good

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2016

The most exciting news in fast casual, good for you eateries in Orange County is Yalla, a Mediterranean fast-casual concept that just opened in Seal Beach. It’s the first Orange County location for the restaurant that specializes in authentic Mediterranean cuisine---a blend of Greek, Moroccan, Turkish, Lebanese, Israeli, Tunisian and Egyptian flavors- in a lively environmentally-friendly space. It boasts 100% compostable packaging, napkins, straws, utensils, and cups, and inside there’s a live lemon tree, in-store herb wall, and a colorful display of seasonal sides and salads. Yalla is already in the Bay Area, as well as Burbank and Culver City,…

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OC Restaurant Week: March 6-12

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2016

Orange County’s favorite food week kicks off Sunday, March 6 through Saturday, March 12 when OC Restaurant Week celebrates its 8th year with 140 restaurants offering special prix-fixe menus. Participating restaurants in 21 Orange County cities will offer a wide variety of options, from casual and family friendly, to upscale and fine dining. New to this year’s event is an $80 “luxe” menu offering with wine or cocktail pairing.  During the weeklong event, the restaurants will offer special three-course menus, many with a cocktail or signature item at no additional charge. Price categories range from $10, $15 or $20 for…

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Heaven in a Bowl

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By Greer Wylder
February 29, 2016

Fans of the acai bowl craze can get their fill of “superfoods” easily with the expansion of Orange County based Bowl of Heaven. There are currently six locations in Orange County, with ten new locations planned to open in 2016. Bowl of Heaven is known for its delicious açaí bowls (a popular fast casual meal replacement) with healthy topping such as organic hemp flax seed granola and honey, smoothies, and fresh juices made with superfood ingredients and plant protein. The bowls are dairy free, with no added sugars and are filled with nutrition and antioxidants from the açaí berry. They …

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Lights. Camera. Pizza.

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2016

Fresh Brothers in Newport Beach can add a fresh twist to your Oscar party on Sunday afternoon.  Save 10% on your order when you download their app or use their website.  *Enter the code FreshFan to get the discount.  Fresh isn’t just a part of their name. Fresh Brothers’ sauce is packed with 100% fresh tomatoes, not concentrate. Their mozzarella is all natural, with no fillers, additives or preservatives. They never fry anything: wings, bites, tenders, even Fresh Fries are baked. Fresh Brothers has a special section in the kitchen just for preparing gluten-free foods. Wing sauces are all gluten free, with zero trans fat and zero saturated fat.  If you’re a vegan, you’ll be happy to know they have…

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Give Me Park Ave.

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2016

In one of the most unlikely places in Orange County—on Beach Boulevard in Stanton—is a treasure of a restaurant; Park Ave. is well worth the commute. The multiple award-winning Park Ave. is in a class of its own since it boasts its own backyard garden where executive chef David Slay and his staff hand-pick lettuces, fruits, vegetables, herbs and wild flowers harvested for the menu. The olive oil, lemons and avocados come from the original owner of the property, the Ronnenberg family farm in Temecula. In its former life, the property was the Highway 39 Chicken Pie Shop and kept…

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