The Dose

15th Annual Newport Beach Restaurant Week Returns

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By Greer Wylder
April 14, 2021

The 15th Annual Newport Beach Restaurant Week Dine Local returns April 19 – May 2. The highly-anticipated celebration offers foodies more ways to savor the flavor from dozens of Newport Beach eateries for two delicious weeks. Guests can expect the customary prix-fixe menu from full-service eateries along with specialty dishes, exclusive offers and take-out options from a variety of culinary establishments.   For the first-time, all participating restaurants and their offerings will be housed in the NBRW Pass, a one-stop digital dining directory for Newport Beach Restaurant Week. After signing up at VisitNewportBeach.com/Restaurant-Week/, guests can easily view participating restaurants, available…

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O SEA Brings Modern Coastal Cuisine to Old Towne Orange

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By Greer Wylder
April 13, 2021

Adding to the growing culinary scene that can be found in and around Old Towne Orange, O SEA is set to debut in the Orange Historic District this summer. The first solo project for concept creator Mike Flynn, O SEA is a refreshingly modern experience that focuses on progressive seafood cuisine and responsible sourcing in a fine-casual setting. With a seasonally driven menu curated by Executive Chef David Yamaguchi, this sophisticated and captivating neighborhood restaurant presents a high energy, yet refined menu that marries bold, global flavor profiles with high-quality seafood. “My goal is for O SEA to become that neighborhood favorite known for…

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The 25th Annual Newport Beach Garden Tour

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By Greer Wylder
April 12, 2021

The 25th Annual Newport Beach Garden Tour, hosted by the Sherman Library & Gardens’ Volunteer Association, will be presented virtually on Saturday, May 8th ~ the day before Mother’s Day.  The beloved community event is the biggest fundraiser for Sherman Library & Gardens with proceeds from this year’s Tour supporting children’s education programs.  A professional video production company has been retained to capture compelling footage of the six gardens on this year’s Tour.  “The video format was especially appealing to homeowners who are proud of their beautiful gardens, but were never keen on the public wandering through them,” said Scott…

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Puesto Bella Terra Opening in Huntington Beach

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By Greer Wylder
April 09, 2021

Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar will be opening its third Orange County location at Huntington Beach’s Bella Terra Center in late April. As the largest of the O.C. locations at 7,600 square feet, Puesto Bella Terra will reflect the coastal community that it is joining by adopting elements of Huntington Beach culture in its design, with organic forms, raw materials, and earth tones of the Puesto color wheel. “Despite being a very challenging year for restaurants, in general, we’ve been overwhelmed by the support that the Orange County community has shown Puesto – so much so, that is has only…

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JDRF’s One Night Celebration!

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2021

Join JDRF for an unforgettable evening from the comfort of your own home for One Night JDRF, celebrating champions accelerating cures for type one diabetes, a cause near and dear to my heart since one of my four sons was diagnosed in 2006. On Saturday, May 1 at 7 p.m. Honoring Paul "The Ultimate" Vaden, hosted by Frank Buckley, anchor, KTLA-TV Morning News, and Justin Willman, magician/comedian of the hit Netflix original series Magic for Humans. This entertainment-packed program will feature special celebrity appearances, inspiring stories, a premier silent & live auction and more! Registration is complimentary or you can…

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