The Dose

Calling All Dessert Enthusiasts!

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By Greer Wylder
January 18, 2019

Dessert enthusiasts looking for new sweet choices can enjoy Puesto’s new Pastry Chef Erik Aronow menu items such as Tres Leches de Café; Mangoloco, mango Chamoy coulis with dark chocolate shell and jamaica confit with pepita crumble; Coconut Crema Trifle, a take on a mud pie; and Rompope Paleta, made with housemade Mexican eggnog and brandy. He will also be adding a few new desserts for the February menu. Chef Erik Aronow comes to Puesto with a rich history of more than 15 years of experience, which began with a stint at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bistro in Beverly Hills. He later found himself in the kitchens at Red…

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City National Grove of Anaheim Kicks off 20th Anniversary Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2019

City National Grove of Anaheim will kick-off the venue’s yearlong 20th-anniversary celebration on Friday, January 18 with multi-platinum selling rock band STYX.  In 1999, Styx was the debut headliner at Anaheim's newest music venue, which aimed to blend contemporary acoustics with a hint of Art Deco elegance.  Since then, the venue has hosted thousands of world-renowned artists, been a top-ranked venue in the country, and one of Orange County’s must-play destinations.  Since opening, City National Grove of Anaheim has hosted over 2.3 million fans, sold more than $45 million in gross ticket sales, donated over 10,000 tickets to local charities,…

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Compelling, Award-Winning, Experts at The 22nd annual Witte Lectures

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By Greer Wylder
January 16, 2019

The 22nd annual Witte Lectures, a high profile series from the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation (NBPLF), will be kicking off this month with Hanna Rosin on Jan. 25  at 7 p.m. Other renowned speakers on a variety of compelling topics will include Richard Blanco, Amy Walter, and Joel Sartore appearing through April. Hanna Rosin Men vs Women: What the future holds Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets here. The #MeToo climate has created a stunning year of revelation and change. Author Hanna Rosin has researched and lectured on this unfolding topic…

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It’s a Cheese & Charcuterie Backyard Party

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By Greer Wylder
January 15, 2019

Celebrate all things cheese at SideDoor’s Cheese & Charcuterie Backyard Party, culminating from another successful creamery takeover series, on Wednesday, January 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a special Cheese Education Class from 5-6 p.m. The indulgent evening will showcase the previous five months of creameries in the series including Central Coast Creamery (August), Green Dirt Farm (September), Boutique creameries from Washington State (October), Stepladder Creamery (November), and Bellwether Farms (December). Before the main event, get the full foodie experience and attend the Cheese Education Class hosted by SideDoor’s own certified cheesemonger, sommelier, and cicerone, Tracy Nelsen. Learn about…

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Old Vine Cafe Expands to Old Vine Kitchen & Bar

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2019

After celebrating eleven years at the Camp, Old Vine Café embarks on a second chapter with a new location and updated name to reflect the expanded offerings. The award-winning restaurant Old Vine Café will re-open as Old Vine Kitchen & Bar in the former Ecco Pizzeria & Bar at The Camp in February. New offerings will include a full bar, a cozy ‘Living Room’ lounge area, and a larger enclosed outdoor patio perfect for enjoying brunch or hosting private parties and events. Additionally, Old Vine Kitchen & Bar will introduce new programming around cocktails, bar bites, and aperitivo.  Proprietor and…

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