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Celebrate 8 Days of Holiday Lunches at A Restaurant

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By Greer Wylder
December 05, 2017

This holiday season, A Restaurant is pleased to open doors on select days in December for the annual 8 Days of Holiday Lunch. Beginning Tuesday, December 5 and continuing Tuesdays through Fridays through December 15, A Restaurant will offer a seasonal holiday lunch menu, courtesy of Corporate Executive Chef Jonathan Blackford. A Restaurant’s 8 Days of Holiday Lunch menu offers a variety of classic starters including the Roasted Garlic Soup, Chopped Winter Salad and A’s signature Spicy Yellowfin Tuna. A diverse list of entrees features the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Jumbo Diver Scallops, and the A Burger.  A Restaurant’s classic steak…

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Exclusive Screening ‘The Big Sick’ and Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
December 05, 2017

The Orange County Film Society proudly presents the box-office hit “The Big Sick” on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Regency Lido Theater with the honor of Best Original Screenplay. Screenwriters and real-life couple Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani will be in attendance to accept the award and partake in a Q&A at this invite-only screening, moderated by Variety editor, Jenelle Riley. We are also giving away pairs of tickets to this exclusive screening. Simply leave a comment on Greer's OC Facebook or Instagram @dailydoseoc, and we will contact the winners tomorrow at noon. Based on his…

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Oats Cashmere Annual Warehouse Sale

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By Greer Wylder
December 04, 2017

Tis the season for cashmere! Join Oats Cashmere for its annual warehouse sale on Thursday, Dec. 7 and Friday, Dec. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can shop 100% luxury cashmere sweaters and accessories for ladies and men. Stay cozy and save on timeless styles for you and your loved ones. You can also shop at Toes on the Nose Warehouse Sale from Thursday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the same building. Choose from outdoor…

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Where to Sip Whiskey on Repeal Day in OC

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By Greer Wylder
December 03, 2017

By Bobby Navarro Repeal Day is Tuesday, December 5th, and we can only imagine that you’re gathering your crew, Expendables-style, to hit some of Orange County's best whiskey bars. Where do you begin your malty quest? Allow us to help you out by suggesting some of these spots who know how to do whiskey right. Mesa Costa Mesa For the small plates/loungey/dancey vibe you’re looking for, hit Mesa; their shareables (especially the iron skillet mussels) go great with nearly everything, especially the Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned they’re famous for. The Recess Room Fountain Valley One of Fountain Valley’s strongest (okay,…

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The Winemakers of Paso Robles at Laguna Beach Books

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By Greer Wylder
December 01, 2017

Laguna Beach Books welcomes professional photographer Julia Perez and the OC Register's award-winning journalist and wine writer Paul Hodgins to the store on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. They will be celebrating the release of their beautiful new book, The Winemakers of Paso Robles. The Winemakers of Paso Robles is a large format, full-color book, lovingly crafted and designed to take you beyond the cellar door, deep into the art and science of making the finest wines in the world, and celebrating the men and women who dedicate their lives in this California region. Through nearly 300 pages, with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photographs and…

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