The Dose

Fork & Salad Brings “Aloha Spirit” to OC

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By Greer Wylder
June 28, 2019

Fork & Salad, the Hawai‘i-inspired healthy fast-casual concept, brings the “Aloha Spirit” to Orange. The location will serve as the concept’s mainland headquarters and franchise training facility. Founded on Maui in 2016 by chefs Jaron Blosser, Cody Christopher, and Travis Morrin, the eatery aims to make healthy food affordable and accessible with tasty, nutritious ingredients and recipes inspired by the islands. After the first location opened in Kīhei, Maui, the community responded with one word: MORE! The co-owners added a second location on the island, recently named one of three best new restaurants in Hawai‘i in Hawai‘i Business Magazine’s 2019…

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The 53rd Sawdust Art Festival

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By Greer Wylder
June 27, 2019

Sawdust Art Festival’s 53rd summer event runs daily from Friday, June 28, through Sunday, September 1, and features the art and craftsmanship of 200 Laguna Beach artists and makers, three stages of live music, roaming entertainment, festival art workshops for all ages, and special events including an annual art auction and fashion show. We're giving away two family four packs of tickets (two adults and two kids). Simply follow @sawdustartfestival and @dailydoseoc and leave a comment on @dailydoseoc. We'll choose a winner on Monday, July 1.  Media includes hand-blown and fused glass, painting, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, woodcraft and metal sculpture,…

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Fresh and Wholesome Daphne’s Opens in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
June 26, 2019

Daphne’s, the fresh and wholesome fast casual known for its nourishing and healthy Mediterranean-inspired offerings opened its second Irvine location in the Quail Hill Shopping Center. On Wednesday, June 26, the first 50 guests will receive an exclusive Gyro Pita offer to use at any time. They will also be holding a raffle to win free gyro pitas for a year (1 per week). All day long, guests can enjoy $2 off any entree and complimentary samples of falafel, hummus and pita, Daphne’s signature Fire Feta, and baklava. Daphne’s is a 30-year-old brand known for serving nourishing, health-focused dishes inspired…

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41st Annual A Taste of Greece Festival June 28-30

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By Greer Wylder
June 25, 2019

Orange County’s 41st annual “A Taste of Greece” festival will be held on June 28th – 30th at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine. More than 12,000 guests are expected to attend the three-day festival, which will feature traditional Greek cuisine and pastries, live music, church tours, authentic Greek dancing with lessons, and boutique booths reminiscent of the Plaka, a well-known picturesque historical neighborhood of Athens. FREE ADMISSION to this weekend’s “A Taste of Greece” festival in Irvine may be redeemed by printing this flyer or showing it on your phone when you enter the festival. Greek cuisine and hospitality will be the focal points as the festival will feature…

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Korean Dessert Makes US Debut at The Source OC

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By Greer Wylder
June 24, 2019

The luxury brand of Korean bingsoo (shaved ice) just expanded to Orange County with the opening of Mealtop opening at The Source OC in Buena Park. Its second SoCal spot will open in Los Angeles Koreatown on Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m. At the grand opening celebration, the first 50 people in line will receive a FREE Shaved Ice! Visitors can also score branded mugs, shirts and hats while supplies last. The menu at Mealtop features a multitude of authentic bingsoo. All of Mealtop’s Bingsoo variations include four classic ingredients: soft shaved ice, braised red beans, chewy rice cakes,…

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