The Dose

Find Some New Things to Love: Union Market

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By Greer Wylder
August 28, 2015

Orange County’s newest collection of local shops and eateries under one convenient roof is Union Market at The District in Tustin. At the classic and contemporary setting, you can find a curated selection of gourmet foods, coffee, organic juices, cocktails, artisan shopping and a relaxing place to meet friends anytime. Union Market includes Orange County’s original artisan coffeehouse, Portola Coffee Lab that takes the art of coffee to new levels by not only hand-selecting beans, roasting, but introducing us to different brewing styles for coffees. Kettlebar, a Southern-infused steam kettle cooking eatery is the place to find traditional Southern specialties…

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Michoacán Street Food at Urbana

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By Greer Wylder
August 27, 2015

Urbana is the latest artisan eatery to open at the Anaheim Packing House. Owner Javier Cuadra was born and raised in Zamora, Mexico and grew up with access to delicious, fresh street food. After exporting seasonal organic berries from Mexico, he eventually yearned to open a restaurant and now with Chef Ernie Alvarado’s culinary artistry he’s bringing hearty and healthy Michoacán street food to the Packing House family.  Urbana offers 100% natural and fresh ingredients including handmade tortillas, gourmet tacos such as tinga tu taco with cotija, pickled red onion, and micro cilantro. Other delicious items include snapper ceviche, nachos…

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Food, Wine, & Jazz at St. Regis Monarch Beach

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By Greer Wylder
August 26, 2015

Join the inaugural Food, Wine, & Jazz at St. Regis Monarch Beach kicking off Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30. Featuring the culinary talents of celebrity Chef Michael Mina, the Food Wine & Jazz at St. Regis offers a line-up of weekend of events that includes an exclusive VIP opportunity with Chef Mina, a six-course pairing dinner set against the stunning backdrop of Stonehill Tavern. Other festivities include a kick-off party, Johnnie Walker Blue Tasting, Truvee Wine Seminar, Glenmorangie Scotch Seminar, two Grand tastings, Champagne on the Beach, and finally a Seaside Jazz Brunch. More than 50 premiere wineries…

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One Night Packed With Flavor: Crave and Crawl

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2015

Downtown Fullerton’s first-ever Crave and Crawl will be taking place on Thursday, August 27 from 5-9 p.m. The Crave and Crawl will feature nearly 40 restaurants and attendees will receive a free color map with all the participating locations.  Attendees will go to the restaurant to enjoy free food and drink – this is not a “taste of” event. The event is hosted by e-foodie free to e-foodie members (a hyper-local, deal-based site where it’s free to download offers). Anyone can sign up to be an e-foodie member – membership is also free. Guests will then receive restaurant offers from…

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The Best Chicken in OC

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2015

Crispy, juicy rotisserie chicken, hummus, famous garlic sauce, and freshly baked pita like no other—this is Zankou Chicken. If you haven’t been to Zankou Chicken in Anaheim, you’re missing out on some of the best chicken in Orange County. With roots in Lebanon, the Los Angeles based fast casual eatery with eight locations mostly in the LA area, is affordable, delicious and committed to high quality standards. They do not serve frozen, canned, microwaved or artificial flavored foods. Its famous chicken is delivered fresh every day, beef is high quality USDA and its pita bread is baked fresh daily, too. …

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