The Dose

World Famous Dim Sum Opens in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
May 21, 2019

Just know that when international dim sum star Tim Ho Wan opens their first-ever California location it’s a big deal and there’s going to be a waitlist. Tim Ho Wan at Irvine’s Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center is the first in the U.S. to offer a takeout window in addition to full service. Founded by chefs Mak Kwai Pui and Leung Fai Keung ten years ago, the original Hong Kong location earned a Michelin star within its first year of operation and gained a cult following as the world’s cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant at the time. Tim Ho Wan’s dim sum-focused menu…

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16th annual Newport Beach Wine Festival

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By Greer Wylder
May 20, 2019

Balboa Bay Resort will host its 16th annual Newport Beach Wine Festival on May 24 – May 26. Held over Memorial Day Weekend, the festival will officially celebrate the start of summer with a series of dinners and tasting events.  Balboa Bay Resort’s new Executive Chef, Vic Casanova will be creating masterly paired menus for each of the events during the wine weekend. Guests can purchase individual event tickets or a festival pass here. Discounted tickets are available to the Grand Tasting for designated drivers. Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel Winemaker Dinner on Friday, May 24 at 6 p.m.…

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Orange County’s First Greenhouse Eatery

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By Greer Wylder
May 17, 2019

Cultivation Kitchen, a fresh fast-casual concept focused on mindful eating by offering dishes made with picked-with-a-purpose ingredients, just opened in Anaheim. Cultivation Kitchen serves healthy and organic food and beverage items with ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors who practice clean and sustainable methods. The goal of the restaurant is to nourish the community and cultivate the human connection through a common factor: food, which founder Dale LaFlam believes real food should be attainable for everyone. Cultivation Kitchen serves healthy and organic options that are accommodating to all diets including gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Between two menus, “Good…

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City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day Race Honors Fallen Marines

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By Greer Wylder
May 16, 2019

The 21st City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon, 5K & 10K on Monday, May 27 is a favorite race that honors the United States Marine Corps Dark Horse Battalion. It takes place in the beautiful Orange County cities of Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods, and Laguna Niguel. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to come out and enjoy the Memorial Day festivities! For registration and more information visit lagunahillshalfmarathon.com. Save 20% with code: GREERSOC Race participants are encouraged to bring canned goods and non-perishable items that will benefit South County Outreach that helps low-income…

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Dinner’s Ready at One of the Best Eateries in Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
May 15, 2019

When you find it, it will be worth the search. Outpost Kitchen, off the beaten path in Westside Costa Mesa, is one of the best eateries in Costa Mesa. And, it just rolled out dinner for the first time since it opened in 2015. The Aussie eatery is known for vibrant & seasonal breakfast and lunch menus and the new dinner menu reflects Outpost Kitchen’s focus on California-grown & bio-dynamic produce, organic & humanely raised meats, and responsibly sourced, sustainable seafood. Restaurateur Jay Lewis and Executive Chef David Osborn new menus include entree salads, bowls, and seasonal renditions of house…

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