The Dose

David Wilhelm Opens “His Most Exciting Restaurant Yet”

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By Greer Wylder
August 08, 2019

Tavern House, a new waterfront eatery in the former 3-Thirty-3 Waterfront location in Newport Beach is now open and serving a combination of all-time favorites and new offerings from longtime restaurateur, David Wilhelm.  The menu offers a combination of Wilhelm’s ‘greatest hits’ such as the Honey Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Prime Mishima Ranch Burger, Maple and Bacon Charred Brussels Sprouts, Snapper Veracruzana, Salmon Carpaccio, and others, alongside a variety of classic New American dishes with a creative spin by Tavern House’s Executive Chef, Mike Payne. All menu items are prepared with the highest quality ingredients featuring sustainable and properly harvested seafood, humanely-raised…

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The 3rd Annual Pacific Wine & Food Classic

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2019

Celebrate the summer season at the third annual Pacific Wine & Food Classic, a two-day culinary event with incredible chefs, restaurants and wineries at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18. Participating chefs will create dishes reminiscent of their fondest summer memories and all-new activations will remind guests of favorite summertime feelings. In between bites and pours, dance on the beach at the Silent Disco by Celebrity Cruise, relax at The Wine Lounge by Dacor Luxury Kitchen Appliances, or stop by the Bubble Bar for a glass of bubbly featuring G.H. Mumm.…

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Hi-Time Wine Cellars 13th Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off

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By Greer Wylder
August 06, 2019

Hi-Time Wine Cellars will celebrate its 13th annual Charity Chili Cook-Off benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast on Sunday, August 11 from 12-5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Rockin’ Blues” and guests are encouraged to wear their favorite blues-themed attire. Attendees will sample chili and beverages from a wide variety of local businesses and organizations including The Alley, Asom Broso Fine Tequilas, Blue Marble Cocktails, Bluewater Grill, Bootleggers Brewery, Café International, The Cannery, Caliente, Costa Mesa Fire Department, The Country Club, Cutwater, Daily Squares Catering, Harp Inn, High Noon, Jim Beam, Juliette’s Kitchen, Newport Rib Company,…

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The 11th Annual Lobsterfest at Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
August 05, 2019

The 11th annual Lobsterfest at Newport Beach celebrates a new location at the Newport Beach Civic Green on Sunday, August 11, from 2 to 7 p.m. This annual celebration of summer centers around a fresh Whole Maine Lobster dinner with dancing to live music, a raffle drawing for a big-screen TV, and fun for the entire family. Live Whole Maine Lobster flown in fresh on the morning of the event is prepared on-site alongside a buffet that includes NY Strip Steak, corn-on-the-cob, red potatoes, salad, freshly baked sourdough rolls, and dessert. Lobster lovers can enjoy craft beer and premium wine while…

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Mess Hall Market, OC’s New Premier Food Hall

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2019

Mess Hall Market, a new collection of critically acclaimed Orange County chefs under one roof, just opened in Tustin. The food hall is occupied by favorite OC chefs, such as Chef Danny Godinez of Anepalco and Chef Andrew Gruel of Slapfish. There’s also fresh concepts from the teams behind Another Kind Cafe, The Lost Bean, and more.  The concepts at Mess Hall Market include: Slapfish, the well-known California-based chain by Chef Andrew Gruel. Chef Andrew Gruel also introduces an all-new fast-casual pizza and Italian concept, Big Parm Fonda Moderna, a Mexican restaurant, originating from the word “Fonda” meaning a small, casual…

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