The Dose

Pizza Your Way!

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By Greer Wylder
February 20, 2013

When it comes to eating out in a hurry, it’s not too often that we’re wowed by value, quality, and our delicious order arrives in five minutes or less. So now that we’ve discovered the new Pieology at Irvine Spectrum (and also Fullerton) we’re thrilled to share the good news of this fast casual pizzeria. The concept, in the same vein as Chipotle gives you the chance to custom create your own 12-inch pizza in an assembly line for a mere $7.50, or a classic cheese pie for just $6. You can be the designer of your pizza; the only…

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Fresh Fish Frenzy

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By Greer Wylder
February 19, 2013

Craving fresh seafood where you can customize your order in a casual relaxed setting? At Fish Camp in Huntington Beach on the Pacific Coast Highway you can choose from hundreds of customizable combinations at the counter and get exactly what you want.  You start with your choice in seafood, then decide how you want it (sandwich, salad, plate or taco) and next how you want it prepared (grilled, a la plancha, bbq spiced rubbed, crusted with lemon butter or blackened). Fish Camp is under the King Seafood Company’s umbrella of restaurants; it prides itself on its affordable prices since the company exclusively…

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Chef Noah’s ARC

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By Greer Wylder
February 15, 2013

Costa Mesa's South Coast Collection is making its mark on Orange County’s culinary scene by continuing to add it to its roster of innovative eateries including Waiiha Sushi, The Iron Press, Shuck Oyster Bar, and just last week the opening of ARC, an American Roast House and Classic Cocktail Bar focused on scratch cooking, sourced from local artisan producers. ARC’s owners Marin Howarth and Chef Noah Blom are on a mission to serve original flavors in every dish and fresh cocktail at ARC. “Every item is crafted over an open fire in a kitchen where there is nowhere to hide,”…

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A Wicked OC

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2013

Next week “Wicked,” Broadway’s most popular blockbuster will make its third time engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts with a run from Feb. 20 to March 17. "Wicked" tells the back story of the misunderstood Wicked Witch from the Land of Oz and the odyssey of the relationship between the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. The musical, based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, “Wicked” scooped up 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, and it continues to captivate new and returning fans. Opening night will be on Wednesday, Feb. 20…

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Aphrodisiac Cocktails Anyone?

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By Greer Wylder
February 12, 2013

Your best bet for a romantic evening on Valentine’s Day in Orange County?  You have to ask yourself who is serving aphrodisiac margaritas? The answer, SOL Cocina Newport Beach is unveiling aphrodisiac cocktails, as well as Valentine’s dinner specials served a la carte from 4:30 to 11 p.m. created by Chef Octavio Flores served alongside Executive Chef Deborah Schneider's award-winning menu featuring modern interpretations of traditional Coastal Mexican cuisine with a focus on seasonal, sustainable ingredients. Chef Flores is serving up mariscos, shrimp with diablo sauce and nopales, tomatoes and onions; smoked salmon with corn poblano potato cake served with…

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