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More BLKdot Coffee to Love in OC

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By Greer Wylder
August 28, 2017

For the best in slow-dripped Vietnamese craft coffee, Irvine-based BLK Coffee is a great place to go. And soon, you’ll have three more locations to get your caffeine fix in Orange County. As newly re-branded BLKdot Coffee. the first new location will open in Laguna Beach’s Boat Canyon center in late October, with locations to follow at Irvine Marketplace in spring 2018, and Irvine Spectrum in Summer 2018 The coffee shop is known for its signature VTM Coffee, slow-dripped Vietnamese craft coffee often referred to as “crack in a cup.” In addition, BLKdot Coffee offers full barista service with classic, iced and blended espresso…

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FARMHOUSE SPECIAL DINNER PARTY Tonight

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By Greer Wylder
August 28, 2017

Farmhouse owner and executive chef Rich Mead is throwing the ultimate foodie dinner party in honor of Chef Alan Greeley, celebrating his iconic Costa Mesa restaurant, The Golden Truffle where he was an owner and executive chef for the last 37 years. As a toast to his long career and award-winning restaurant, the two are pleased to host a special party in celebration of great food and even better company tonight from 6-9 p.m.  SoCal’s culinary leaders will come together to help celebrate such as chef/owner Tim Goodell of The Royal Hen, executive chef Daniel Hyatt of Juliette Kitchen + Bar,…

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Second Annual Barks & Brews Outlets at San Clemente

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2017

Families and their four-legged friends are invited to celebrate National Dog Day during the second annual Barks & Brews event at Outlets at San Clemente on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. The free, family-friendly event invites attendees to pamper their pooches from head to tail. Sip on delicious cold beer from Lost Winds Brewing Company, Pizza Port and Towne Park Brew Co. or a handcrafted cocktail featuring Dulce Vida Organic Tequila and Tito’s Vodka. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious bites from Kala Food Truck, a doggy costume contest with prizes, photo booths, free treats and dog-friendly vendors. Drinks will…

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The World’s First Taco Donut at Puesto

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2017

Puesto is now offering the world’s first taco donut as a secret menu item. Chef Katy Smith created this decadent taco, by folding filet mignon into a bed of melted cheese on the griddle and then forming a crispy, cheesy wrap into the shape of a donut. She then tops it with Maine lobster, avocado slices, chipotle crema and cilantro crema; served atop a bed of stone-ground, blue corn tortillas to absorb the mess. Since it’s essentially six tacos melded together with premium ingredients such as filet mignon and lobster, it’s priced at $60. It could also be the world’s most…

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Walk on the Wild Side with the ENC at Room & Board

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2017

You're invited to join the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) at Room & Board SOCO on Sunday, August 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a day of family fun! Guests of all ages will love meeting live animals while enjoying sips and snacks and a traveling naturalist from ENC will lead the group with interactive games, story time and a fun sing-along. This event is free and open to the public.  Room & Board at SOCO is at 3309 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa.

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