The Dose

Spicy es Bueno

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2011

Just in time for spring/summer grilling and entertaining comes Rasta Salsa, a trio of natural spicy sauces out of Laguna Beach.  Chef Isaac Buchanan, of San Francisco famed Le Cordon Bleu, collaborated with Rasta Taco, an OC-based gourmet mobile taco cart company, to introduce the new line of dynamic flavored salsas: mild with habanero chili and pineapple, medium with mandarin oranges and jalapeno, and our favorite, hot with New Mexico and habanero chilis. Rasta Salsas are gluten, soy and dairy free and come in airline travel-approved bottles. The trio costs $9.99. You can order here. Or you can have them…

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‘Lido Goes Pop’ For NB Film Fest!

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2011

As if eight nights and 350 films aren’t exciting enough, now we have Lido Goes Pop to look forward to. For the first time in its 12-year run, Newport Beach Film Festival goers can convene nightly at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach as Riviera Magazine transforms the quaint waterfront village into a shopping, dining and gathering mecca. Stop by and enjoy goodies, giveaways and sneak peeks at newly revealed products as well as tasty bites from renowned restaurants starting Thursday through Thursday, May 5. (Lido Goes Pop also coincides with the Newport Boat Show at Lido Marina Village Thursday…

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Spin Your Gears to True Food!

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By Greer Wylder
April 22, 2011

In support of Earth Day, why not do something fun for awareness of a greener future, plus enjoy tasty local and regional foods? From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., True Food Kitchen at Fashion Island rewards guests who bike it to the restaurant with a free appetizer or dessert. Just bring in this coupon today, here’s a link: limit one item per guest per coupon. True Food Kitchen is already on the right track for environmental awareness. Dr. Andrew Weil, best-selling author and health-guru, oversees the globally inspired, seasonal menu that’s focused on locally sourced, organic and sustainable ingredients, and…

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Weekend: Celebrate Easter with Montage!

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By Greer Wylder
April 21, 2011

Whether the seaside Laguna Beach or city-side Beverly Hills locations, this weekend celebrate your Easter holiday with Montage. Festivities will include a live jazz trio, Easter egg hunts, delicious brunches, face painting, and more. Click here to learn more about events supporting this special holiday, as well as other current offers for neighbors.    

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Global Tacos and Hemp Beer!

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By Greer Wylder
April 20, 2011

Check out Executive Chef Greg Daniels cooking up glocal tacos at taco asylum at the Camp in Costa Mesa on Greer’s OC TV. He'll be making nine gourmet tacos with non-traditional ingredients ranging from Mediterranean-style grilled octopus to East Indian-style curried paneer. You may have never tasted tortillas like this before (naan and herbed varieties) that are made in-house and from scratch. Each taco is filled with sustainable meats and seafood and most produce comes from local farms.  

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