The Dose

Unlimited Wine Tasting and Bites

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By Greer Wylder
October 22, 2012

Taste 100 premium wines from Argentina and sample foods from favorite eateries at The District at Tustin Legacy Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for just $50. The special “Tasting Argentina” event brought together from Ian Blackburn of LearnAboutWine, and hosted by legendary DJ Richard Blade and myself. Explore well-known high tier wines and up and coming wineries of Argentina as visiting producers, owners, and winemakers will be showcasing more than 100 premium wines. You can taste appetizers from Auld Dubliner, Capriott’s, RA Sushi, Bluewater Grill, Nothing Bundt Cakes,  Capriotti’s, Daphne’s and Mobtown Pizza, enjoy DJ music and a silent…

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Did Someone Say Steak?

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2012

With the fall season underway, consider tasting local flavors with two culinary powerhouses in the kitchen, Executive Chef Andres Jimenez and sous Chef Ben Ynda at enoSTEAK at the beautiful oceanfront Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. The two chefs rolled out enoSTEAK several months ago, transforming the former Eno Wine Bar into a modern and sexy steakhouse featuring a menu of prime and grass-fed, pasture-raised beef, sustainable seafood, as well as seasonal organic produce. Like its predecessor, enoSTEAK also serves artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, fine wines and hand-crafted cocktails. Start with a rich and creamy Gioia cheese burrata mozzarella with apple cider compote…

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Taste of Fall

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By Greer Wylder
October 18, 2012

Indulge in small plates prepared by talented chefs focused on sustainable dining, as well as live music, signature cocktails, craft beer, and wine at a “Taste of Fall” tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. at OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa. All dishes will be made with local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Participating restaurants include Avanti Cafe in Costa Mesa; 370 Common Laguna Beach, Memphis Cafe Santa Ana and Costa Mesa; Sage in Newport Beach; Scott’s Restaurant & Bar in Costa Mesa; Nirvana Grille  in Laguna Beach and Mission Viejo; Slapfish in Huntington Beach; Avocado Cafe in Newport Beach; Primal Alchemy …

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Tasting Argentina

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2012

Please join Ian Blackburn of LearnAboutWine, legendary DJ Richard Blade and myself as we host “Tasting Argentina” on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at The District at Tustin Legacy. Explore well-known high tier wines and up and coming wineries of Argentina as visiting producers, owners, and winemakers will be showcasing more than 100 premium wines. You can enjoy unlimited wine tasting, appetizers from Dubliner, Bluewater Grill, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Capriotti's and RA Sushi, DJ music and a silent auction that includes wines, hotel stays and dinners at favorite restaurants. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit…

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IPA All Day

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By Greer Wylder
October 12, 2012

Attention beer lovers! Ready to find out what IPA you truly love the most? Get in on the IPA blind tasting at OC Wine Mart & Tasting Bar in Irvine Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. There will be eight IPA’s to sample including Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, Port Brewing High Tide Fresh Hop IPA, Firestone Union Jack IPA, Deviant Dales IPA, Dogfish 60 Minute IPA, Green Flash West Coast IPA and Eagle Rock Populis IPA. Cost is $25 per person for beer and cheese, $3 back will go towards purchase of featured beer. 2272 Michelson Drive in…

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