The Dose

PGA Tour Legends Tee Off at Inaugural Hoag Classic

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By Greer Wylder
March 04, 2019

The Hoag Classic, Orange County’s only official PGA TOUR Champions event, premieres from March 6 to 10. Golf legends will be competing for the $1.8 million purse at the Newport Beach Country Club. As one of the most successful philanthropic events on the PGA TOUR Champions, the tournament has generated more than $20 million in its history. This year, newly minted as the Hoag Classic, the tournament’s net proceeds will benefit Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian’s programs and services, as well as other local charities. Golf legends such as Fred Couples, John Daly, Bernhard Langer, and Mark O’Meara are expected to compete…

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LET’S TACO-BOUT IT!

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2019

Bruxie is adding another drool-worthy dish to its menu of delicious Fried Chicken & Waffle creations — and this one’s a little crazy… TACOS! Their Southern Fried Chicken Taco, available for the month of March, is just one of many out-of-the-box specials planned to give guests even more reasons and ways to enjoy its Fried Chicken. Bruxie’s Southern Fried Chicken Taco features Gunpowder-Spiced Chicken Tenders with Fried Roasted Corn Salsa, Southern Chow Chow, and BBQ Ranch Sauce on two Cheesy Corn Tortillas. It packs a lot of flavor, texture, and heat, but come April 1st, it will be gone (and that’s no joke). The…

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Dana Point Harbor Welcomes 48th Annual Festival of Whales

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By Greer Wylder
February 27, 2019

Dana Point's 48th annual Festival of Whales, one of Southern California's largest and longest running celebrations, will take place March 2, 3, 9 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dana Point Harbor. Dana Point Harbor invites families to experience the 48th Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales, March 2-3 and 9-10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can explore Dana Point Harbor during the gray whale’s annual winter migratory ritual, and enjoy engaging activities including whale watching, first day Parade and street fair, sand sculpting, live music, the Dinghy Dash, Art in the Park, Chowder Cook-Off,…

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OC Restaurant Week March 3 - 9

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2019

Orange County Restaurant Week, the region's most celebrated culinary event for more than a decade, returns Sunday, March 3 through Saturday, March 9. This year, nearly 150 restaurants will participant in OC Restaurant Week, offering diners a wide variety of options, from casual and family-friendly establishments to upscale and fine dining. A complete list of the restaurants participating in the 2019 OC Restaurant Week can be found online at ocrestaurantweek.com. During the weeklong event, participating restaurants in Orange County will offer special three-course menus, many with a cocktail or signature item at no additional charge. Each restaurant will have the freedom…

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THE PIZZA PRESS OPENS IN NEWPORT BEACH

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2019

The Pizza Press, one of SoCal’s most popular build-your-own pizza restaurants, has opened on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach. The Pizza Press is known for its fresh, high-quality ingredients, an assortment of local craft beer on tap, and a fun 1920s Americana newspaper theme. Customers at The Pizza Press are invited to create or “publish” their own pizza by choosing from an extensive selection of fresh, high-quality toppings, cheese, and sauces. In addition to customizing a pizza which is “hot off the press” in under four minutes, guests can choose signature pizzas named after major American newspapers including The Times (extra virgin…

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