The Dose

Cucina Enoteca Opens at Fashion Island

Image
By Greer Wylder
September 08, 2014

After a year in the making, the new Cucina enoteca just opened at Fashion Island, in the former El Torito Grill spot. The 8,300-square-foot California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop is the brainchild of Tracy Borkum, proprietor, restaurateur and interior designer and it marks the fourth location of the Urban Kitchen Group’s renowned Cucina brand with locations in San Diego, Irvine, and Del Mar.  Urban Kitchen Group’s Executive Chef Joe Magnanelli and Orange County native Chef de Cuisine Brent Omeste created Cucina’s signature delicious rustic Italian fare. The menu offers inventive twists on classics such pastas, antipasti, pizzas and plates…

Continue Reading

Traditional Jewelers’ Grand Opening Luxe Jewelry Giveaway

Image
By Greer Wylder
September 05, 2014

In celebration of Traditional Jewelers’ grand opening at Fashion Island, shoppers are invited to view the luxury jewelry store’s brand new look and location today and Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shoppers can enjoy a trunk show featuring collection pieces from designers such as Fred Leighton, Kwiat, Ivanka Trump and Stephen Webster. Additionally, shoppers can register-to-win one of three luxury jewelry items from the designers. No purchase necessary. You can see store for official details. Jewelry details are from left to right: Ivanka Trump 18K white gold tassel necklace featuring carved black onyx, cultured pearls and…

Continue Reading

Meet Tiffany T

Image
By Greer Wylder
September 03, 2014

Tiffany’s new design director, Francesca Amfitheatrof just debuted her first collection for the brand, Tiffany T that pays homage to the world’s great cities—the influences, energy and adventure—and she captures it in a graphic letter T. And you can see the stunning new Tiffany T Collection now at Tiffany & Co. at South Coast Plaza.  “I wanted to create a symbol for modern life and its relentless energy that flows through New York and drives art and culture around the world,” Amfitheatrof says. “This is just the beginning of what I hope to accomplish.” Amfitheatrof, a trained jeweler and silversmith…

Continue Reading

Urban Seoul 2.0 at Irvine Spectrum Center

Image
By Greer Wylder
September 03, 2014

Urban Seoul, a popular Korean fusion restaurant just opened its second location in Orange County, at Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine. Its original location opened two years ago at Diamond Jamboree in Irvine. Local restaurateurs Bronnie Lee and Chef Kacy Jun’s are inspired by SoCal’s culinary melting pot at Urban Seoul 2.0 with popular dishes blending flavors of Asia and Mexico, and a nod to the street food scene. All dishes cost $10 or less which considering the ingredients, amazing dishes, and modern ambience, is a great deal. Some of our favorite dishes include the chorizo fried rice; Wagyu Loco…

Continue Reading

Inaugural Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival

Image
By Greer Wylder
September 02, 2014

In less than 3 weeks, the First Annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival, a two-day food fest on Saturday, Sept. 20 to Sunday, Sept 21 at the Newport Beach Civic Center will kick off with live cooking demos with celebrity and local executive chefs, tastings from over 40 wineries, elite sommelier panels, mixology courses and live jazz. And you can purchase a two-day weekend pass, a single day all-access pass, or buy a ticket for the VIP launch party on Friday, Sept. 19 at Red O in Newport Beach. Highlights from the festival include: A blind tasting and sommelier panel from 11:30 a.m.…

Continue Reading