The Dose

Laguna*s Newest Food Gem

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By Greer Wylder
October 25, 2011

Laguna Beach has been making a strong bid to become the new foodie capitol of Orange County with a trifecta of restaurant openings in recent months: Katsuya, Broadway by Amar Santana and just last Friday, Three Seventy Common Kitchen+Drink. Three Seventy Common is the creation of chef/owner Ryan Adam who took over the former Sorrento Grille location (with a new urban and rustic interior with re-purposed elements—love the romantic lit tables upstairs) and is serving contemporary American cuisine with international influences. Chef Ryan is sourcing foods from local farmer’s markets and other purveyors for an ever-changing seasonal menu that starts with a twist on…

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Food Holiday

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By Greer Wylder
October 24, 2011

In celebration of National Food Day today, Avanti Cafe in Costa Mesa is offering a special menu from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. using all California grown ingredients and produce from two spectacular organic farms, South Coast Farms in San Juan Capistrano and Unity Farms in Riverside. The meal is only $9. The menu starts with baked organic brown rice and herb croquette, roasted and steamed organic vegetables with fresh herb and garlic pesto. You can add delicious organic house made feta, too. Avanti Café is at 259 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. 949.548.2224.   

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An Eerie Evening of Glamour & Ghouls

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2011

The award-winning AnQi by Crustacean restaurant at South Coast Plaza and Aston Martin Newport Beach, the No. 1 Aston Martin dealership in the Americas, are teaming up again to host the 2nd annual over-the-top Halloween masquerade party: “Fashionably Late” on Friday, Oct. 28 from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at AnQi by Crustacean. Those lucky enough to attend last year’s event remember the exciting evening of surprises. This year’s eerie evening of glamour & ghouls event promises to be even more fabulous with spooktacular live entertainment, dancing, surprise LA guests and an impressive spread of AnQi’s famous bites and libations.…

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Greer’s OC Weekend: See the Sea!

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2011

Celebrate the 25th anniversary and visionary plans for ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum on Saturday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The Silver Anniversary Waterfront Celebration promises to be an exciting evening of unveiling ExplorOcean, a state-of-the-art interactive amusement and educational facility with a "4D" sensory theater and more, as well as a fashion show on the docks featuring designs by Faconnable South Coast Plaza, dancing, bonfire-side food and drinks, auction and after party from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is at 600 East Bay Ave. in Newport Beach. For more information, call 949.675.8915 x107 or visit www.explorocean.org.…

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Saveur Le Pain!

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2011

The wait is over! Le Pain Quotidien, a beloved Belgian bakery and cafe, has opened at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Sit at its communal table or patio with incredible ocean views for renowned tartines, organic drinks, and desserts. This location is extra special: it’s one of only two Le Pain Quotidiens in the world that boasts an on-site bakery. (The bakery will also offer baking classes to share the secrets of its organic bread which is still kneaded and shaped by hand.) Each day artisan bakers will bake fresh wheat, rye, spelt, five-grain walnut bread, baguettes, French rolls, brioche,…

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