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Southeast Asian Street Food Experience at Ritz-Carlton

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By Greer Wylder
June 22, 2016

Taste some of the best in Southeast Asian street food at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on Friday, June 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. Executive Chef Brian Sundeen was inspired by delicious foods at roadside carts in Southeast Asia for the evening’s tasting menu. The offerings includes Green Papaya and Grilled Shrimp Salad with Crab Summer Roll, Nasi Goreng Indonesian Fried Rice, Sunny side up Quail Eggs, Glazed Squab Breast; Singapore Noodles with Pork Belly and Lobster; Vietnamese BBQ Short Rib, Pickled Vegetables; and Panko Fried Coconut Sticky Rice/Mango Curd/Coconut Sorbet. A unique selection of beer and wine will complement the…

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Summer Movie Express at Kaleidoscope

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By Greer Wylder
June 22, 2016

The Regal Theater at Kaleidoscope in Mission Viejo is offering a great special on kids movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. throughout summer. The annual Summer Movie Express features family movies (rated G or PG) for only $1 admission per person through August 17. Lego Movie--June 21-22; Max--June 21-22; Goosebumps--June 28-29; Iron Giant: Signature Edition--June 28-29; Pan--July 5-6; Smurfs 2--July 5-6; Despicable Me 2-- July 12-13; Home--July 12-13; Minions--July 19-20; Peanuts--July 19-20; Alvin & The Chipmunks-- July 26-27; Curious George--July 26-27; Book Of Life--Aug. 2-3; Hotel Transylvania 2--Aug. 2-3; Cloudy With Meatballs 2--Aug.9-10; Shaun The Sheep--Aug. 9-10, Croods--Aug.…

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CHOC’s 15th Annual Prom

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By Greer Wylder
June 22, 2016

CHOC’s 15th Annual Prom on Saturday, June 25 from 7 to 11 p.m. is an event allowing teens battling cancer to fulfill the dream of attending their high school prom. BRIO Tuscan Grille at the Irvine Spectrum will be proudly providing food for CHOC’s “An Evening in Paradise,” Oncology Prom. BRIO plans on serving fan favorite dishes to over 250 guests. The event promises to be a fun night filled with food, music, dancing, casino tables, photos, raffle prizes, special guests and more. CHOC Children's Hospital is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy,…

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MLB All-Star FanFest Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
June 21, 2016

We are giving away a family four-pack of tickets to MLB All-Star FanFest, the largest interactive baseball theme park in the world coming to San Diego Convention Center from July 8 - July 12. Simply leave a comment on our Instagram @dailydoseoc. We’ll choose a winner on Friday, June 24. MLB All-Star FanFest is a baseball fan’s dream come true - with chances to meet your favorite players and get autographs, watch legendary games and participate in events and activities surrounding the All-Star Game. You can participate in baseball training drills and test out your batting skills in the All-Star batting cages; view hometown memorabilia and artifacts from Padres'…

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Mark Patterson Wins Diamond Empowerment Fund redesign

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By Greer Wylder
June 21, 2016

Corona del Mar based jewelry designer Mark Patterson just won the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s bracelet redesign contest. Last year, a competition was announced to give designers a shot at redesigning the iconic DEF bracelet, known as the Green Bracelet. Design entries had to be unisex, include at least one Kimberley Process-compliant diamond, contain the color green and must be priced at $125 retail. Patterson collaborated with his wife Josette, a sculptor and ceramic artist, on a new bracelet design in two sizes on an adjustable braided leather cord with a gold-plated diamond-shaped charm. The charm is reversible; on one side…

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