The Dose

20th ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESt CULINARY FILM SERIES

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2019

The 20th annual Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) presents its Culinary Film Series, a documentary film program that celebrates gourmet chefs, the art of gastronomy, international food culture, sustainable farming and the craft of winemaking and distilling. From the Jaén region of Spain to Northern California’s wine country to the World Sommelier Competition in Argentina, the program spotlights nine films that explore culinary-themed stories created by emerging and seasoned documentary filmmakers. The 20th annual Newport Beach Film Festival takes place from April 25 – May 2. Films in the Culinary Film Series will screen at Edwards Big Newport, The LOT…

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Tony Hawk and Nicole Dahm Kelly Open GuacAmigos Tequila & Tacos

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2019

Nicole Dahm Kelly, a former Playboy Playmate (as part of the famous Dahm Triplets) has teamed up with legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk to create GuacAmigos, a Newport Beach eatery featuring handmade margaritas, local beer and connoisseur-grade tequila. Kelly and Hawk have transformed the former Joe’s Crab Shack into a lively cantina with modern flair. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the sailboats of Newport Harbor, which means that the bar’s huge but finely curated tequila and mescal collection enables guests to sip their favorite agave spirit while enjoying a priceless view. Hawk has added action-sports energy throughout the space by collecting and displaying…

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The 30th Annual SoCal Spring Garden Show

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By Greer Wylder
April 24, 2019

Celebrate the beauty of spring at the 30th Annual SoCal Spring Garden Show at South Coast Plaza on April 25-28. At this year’s “At Home in The Garden” event find new additions for your plant collection or fresh accents for your garden from 50 vendors specializing in sought-after, rare and popular varieties. Find new inspiration for your garden from ten amazing display gardens and a 25-foot floral centerpiece presented by leading landscape designers located throughout Level 1 of the Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing. And, enjoy 20 complimentary children’s events and activities and daily seminars presented by industry pros.…

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The 19th Annual Taste of Huntington Beach

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By Greer Wylder
April 22, 2019

The Taste of Huntington Beach on Sunday, April 28 from noon to 4 p.m. at HB Sports Complex showcases the best local culinary talents and the region’s top wineries and breweries. For one all-inclusive price, attendees enjoy unlimited samples and sips from the area’s finest establishments. All proceeds go to the Children’s Department of the HB Public Library. The entire list of participating restaurants can be found here. Enjoys sips from California and boutique wineries, samples from premium and craft breweries, live entertainment, silent auction, and raffle. General Admission tickets are $70 and include unlimited tastes of food from 50…

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Laguna Beach Taste of Nation at Montage Laguna Beach

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By Greer Wylder
April 19, 2019

One of the most beautiful charity events of the year, Laguna Beach Taste of the Nation will be celebrated at Montage Laguna Beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, May 5 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. The 12th annual event helps raise funds for Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry. Host chefs Benjamin Martinek, chef de cuisine of award-winning Studio, and Lee Smith, pastry chef for Montage Laguna Beach, will welcome Australian award-winning Chef Curtis Stone as a special guest, along with other visiting chefs. Guests will savor featured bites created by celebrity chefs from California and two outstanding chefs…

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