The Dose

Attention Grilled Cheese Lovers

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By Greer Wylder
April 01, 2014

It’s National Grilled Cheese Month in April, and in honor of the occasion, Shuck Oyster Bar at the Mix in Costa Mesa, also known for its delicious rustic-crusted Grilled Cheese will offer four specials to appeal to all grilled cheese enthusiasts! Chef Noah Blom will shift from focusing on incredible seasonal oysters to the following four interpretations of the classic grilled cheese: April 1 – 6, Lobster Grilled Cheese April 7 – 13, Chorizo Grilled Cheese April 14– 20, Not Yo’ Grilled Cheese w. cotija, cheddar, peppers and chives April 21 – 27, Crab Louie-Style Grilled Cheese served open-faced w. crab, cheddar, parmesan and louie sauce…

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Shop Local: Scout’s Honor

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By Greer Wylder
March 31, 2014

Scout's Honor, a new boutique in the Woodbury Town Center in Irvine, from the same trendsetting husband and wife team Mike and Sarah Dowdell who also own Love and Whiskey, are celebrating their grand opening Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy cheese and charcuterie from the Cheese Shop, gin punch, stirred rye cocktails, Portola Coffee Lab, and a Richer Poorer giveaway and trunk show. In addition, 10% of the evening’s sales will go to Inspire Artistic Minds, that offers experiences and scholarships in the arts of taste, sight, and sound.   With Scout's Honor, the Dowdells continue to bring…

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Easter Bunny Photos at the District at Tustin Legacy

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By Greer Wylder
March 28, 2014

The Easter Bunny is coming to The District at Tustin Legacy! You can dress your little ones for keepsake Easter Bunny Photos from Saturday, March 29 through Saturday, April 19 in The District Promenade featuring great entertainment, retail, and dining options. Choose from a variety of packages and pricing. Free face painting and balloon art will entertain kids on Saturdays and Sundays. Easter Bunny Photos are available from noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.  For more information visit thedistricttl.com The District at Tustin Legacy is…

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Downtown Santa Ana’s New Farmers’ Market

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By Greer Wylder
March 27, 2014

The new Santa Ana Farmers’ Market comes to life today at the Spurgeon Promenade from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., as another bonus to the Downtown area’s revitalization plan and will continues every following Thursday, rain or shine. The market features locally farmed produce, eggs, and meat, along with artisan foods from specialty vendors. Some niche and local products include Santa Ana’s own Bread Artisan Bakery offering fine baked goods and breads; Taart Pan will offer gourmet savory hand-held pies and dessert tarts made with natural ingredients. There will also be Laguna Salt Company’s environmentally sound, whole mineral sea salts…

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Eat LBC: 50 Restaurants in Seven Days

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By Greer Wylder
March 26, 2014

Eat LBC is the city’s first-ever Restaurant Week In Long Beach kicking off Sunday, March 30 through Saturday, April 5. More than 50 eateries will be offering special three-course, prix fixe menus available at either $26 or $38 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Eat LBC’s co-founders, Elizabeth Borsting and Terri Henry live in Long Beach, have tons of marketing and PR experience and took it upon themselves to create the inaugural Long Beach Restaurant Week. They adore the great restaurants and talented chefs in their community. “Most every major city hosts a Restaurant Week and Long Beach, California’s fifth…

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