The Dose

The Inaugural Redo Vintage & Maker’s Market

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By Greer Wylder
August 21, 2019

The first-ever Redo Vintage & Maker’s Market in Dana Point on Sunday, August 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 pm. continues to build momentum and attract some of Southern California’s most reputable, talent in the vintage and collectors space. With three blocks of Dana Point’s shopping district on Del Prado closed to traffic, it will feature a pedestrian-friendly vintage and artisan market where shoppers can stroll and explore the curated vintage collections and an authentic assortment of makers. Live music, hands-on experiences and a selection of food trucks will make it a day for all to enjoy. Notable exhibitors include:…

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Celebrity Benefit Event at Pageant of the Masters

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By Greer Wylder
August 20, 2019

The Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach's beloved living picture production, celebrates another summer of art with a glamorous red-carpet bash on Saturday, August 24. Patrons will enjoy a private viewing of the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and a concert with Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester. Actor John O'Hurley will draw the winning ticket for the summer-long raffle for a 2019 Acura RDX and introduce the 2019 Pageant of the Masters “The Time Machine.” Red carpet 5 p.m., Concert 6:30 p.m., Pageant Performance 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $50. Order your tickets now at foapom.com/benefit. Laguna Beach Festival…

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Catmosphere Laguna Celebrates First Year

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By Greer Wylder
August 19, 2019

Catmosphere Laguna, Orange County’s first and only cat café celebrates its first year in business this month. Catmosphere Laguna serves as both a community café and a foster home for adoptable cats & kittens. Founded by self-proclaimed life-long cat lady Gail Allyn Landau, Catmosphere Laguna has facilitated over 50 adoptions since its opening in August 2018. Through its partnerships with local feline rescues including the Laguna Woods Cat Club, Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, and Bluebell Foundation for Cats, Catmosphere Laguna has helped make room in Orange County shelters and save the lives of homeless felines by fostering them in a…

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Army Vet Turned Chef Helms OC’s Newest Mexican Restaurant

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By Greer Wylder
August 16, 2019

OC’s newest Mexican restaurant has opened its doors at the Villa del Sol in historic downtown Fullerton. Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cocteles offers lunch and dinner menus featuring sophisticated takes on classic south-of-the-border staples. Crafted by Army veteran and Executive Chef Scott Rosales, the “cocina’s” menu offers such standouts as Albondigas con Adobo, Short Rib Barbacoa & Goat Cheese Enchiladas, Cochinitas Pibil, and Grilled Salmon Veracruz. Among the weekend brunch items are Huevos en el Purgatorio and Chilaquiles. Brothers Antonio and Chelo Muñoz, who moved to the U.S. from Mexico 20 years ago, are the chefs de cuisine and expertly prepare the items each day. Hidalgo’s bar…

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Goodbye Gratitude Kitchen & Bar, Hola Gracias Madre

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By Greer Wylder
August 15, 2019

Gratitude Kitchen & Bar Newport Beach is starting a new chapter as it will close for renovations on September 3 and reopen in November as Gracias Madre, known for its plant-based Mexican food and dedication to delicious cocktails.  As a way of celebrating the support and loyalty of the Newport Beach community and all of those who dined at the restaurant over the years, the restaurant will be extending special promotions allowing diners to enjoy every last bit of Gratitude before saying adios, and hola to Gracias Madre this fall. August's "Month of Gratitude" offers to include: Thankful Thursday: Happy Hour prices and menus available all…

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