The Dose

Local Brunch at SoCo

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2012

This Saturday at SoCo Farmer’s Market in Costa Mesa, Chef Carlos Salgado of Taco Maria, and Chef Joe Youkhan of Tasting Spoon will be teaming up to bring Orange County a brunch that will feature fresh, local ingredients. The meal, beginning at 11:30 a.m. is limited to 50 people with reservations. Those lucky 50 will enjoy a 5-course prix fixe menu. The brunch will start with a warm egg yolk from SoCo’s farm, topped with rosemary spring onion and cotija cream. Next, a wild mushroom dish will be served with white truffle, fava beans, and anson mills marscapone polenta. The…

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Spring Break Surfing Surfari!

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By Greer Wylder
March 07, 2012

Spring break is just around the corner. Your kids are getting antsy to get outdoors and play. Why not introduce them to the sport of surfing? The Quiksilver Surf Camp is offering a week long, all day camp April 9 to 13. Not only will your kid learn to surf on the gentle waves of upper Newport Beach, but also they will learn lessons on ocean safety, tide movements, wave forecasting, and the importance of our marine environment. As a bonus, you will have the days to yourself and the surfer groms will be exhausted from a fun day at…

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Laguna Beach a la carte

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By Greer Wylder
March 06, 2012

Four days of food heaven are descending upon Laguna Beach when the annual Laguna Beach a la Carte – A Food & Wine Experience returns Thursday through Sunday. The four-day culinary event celebrates world-class cuisine when local restaurants and wineries offer prix-fixe menus, food and wine pairings, chef demonstrations, events and specials. Here’s a highlight of food and wine events planned. At Thursday’s opening night restaurateurs will be holding Winemaker & Chef’s Table Dinners. Participating restaurants include 230 Forest Avenue, The Beach House, Claes Ovation, The Cliff Restaurant, The Deck, Eva’s Caribbean Kitchen, French 75, House of Big Fish &…

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Ready, Set, Go! Marni for H&M

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By Greer Wylder
March 05, 2012

The countdown is on for the much-anticipated Marni for H&M collection to hit select H&M stores on Thursday. In honor of this limited time collaboration South Coast Plaza’s H&M store (on Bristol Street only) will open at 8 a.m. on Thursday. The big Marni for H&M reveal is receiving rave reviews from die-hard Marni fans who say the collection looks like it’s bigger more expensive sister. If you’re one of the lucky ones to shop the day of its release, you can pick up a full range of affordable shoes, bags and charming accessories to make a total Marni look on a…

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Bear Flag’s New Fishin Spot

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2012

This is a great week for food in Orange County! We’re very excited Bear Flag Fish Company has opened a second location in Newport Beach this week. Located at the Crystal Cove Promenade, the seafood restaurant brings a unique spin on the fish market to the beach. Bear Flag Fish Co. has some of the freshest seafood in town and has dishes suited to your mood. Stocked only with the highest quality of what the ocean has to offer, you can enjoy traditional seafood dishes like shrimp cocktail or New England clam chowder, opt for sashimi or rice bowls, sit…

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