The Dose

Indian cuisine meets Mexican flavors

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By Greer Wylder
March 18, 2019

Indian cuisine meets Mexican flavors when ADYA chef/partner Shachi Mehra and Puesto chef Katy Smith present “From Mumbai to Mexico City,” their 2nd annual collaborative dinner on Thursday, March 28 at 6 p.m. The dinner will feature 5 courses that showcase each chef's individual style, as well as the magic that happens when the authentic flavors of ADYA and Puesto collide. In addition, Puesto Pastry Chef Erik Aronow will be involved in the dinner, creating a one-of-a-kind dessert inspired by both India and Mexico. “My goal with the Guest Chef Collaborations is to show our guests how Indian food can come together with cuisines from other parts of the…

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Build Your Organic Bowl at Mother’s Organic Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
March 14, 2019

Do you want to eat more fresh and organic foods? Look no further, the new Mother's Organic Kitchen in Costa Mesa just opened in the former Thai Spice spot on E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. It’s the perfect place to stop by for fresh seasonal build your organic bowls, soups, paninis, juices and smoothies, coffees and teas and grab-and-go items. It’s open all day, so you can get breakfast, lunch or dinner. Mother’s jumped on the popular build-your-own-bowl concept that’s just about everywhere, and this one is organic and tasty. You can choose a base from Ancient Grain Mix…

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Orange County’s Best Mobile Coffee Service

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By Greer Wylder
March 13, 2019

Bring some of the finest artisan coffee beans to your next party, event or wedding in a vintage-inspired mobile coffee trailer with Moonwood Coffee. The family-owned coffee catering company takes great pride in offering a global experience in every cup. Coffee beans are sourced from small family farms across the globe. Each batch is handcrafted and artisan-roasted to highlight its specific flavor. Moonwood Coffee offers mobile coffee catering throughout Orange County and surrounding areas. The full-service coffee bar provides two hours of service—which includes two baristas, a mobile coffee bar, and a full-size trailer. Moonwood offers hot and cold coffee…

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1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
March 12, 2019

Celebrate the good and bright things in life at the 1000 Lights water lantern festival in Newport Beach at the Newport Dunes on Saturday, March 30 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join family, friends, and individuals to experience the beauty of thousands of twinkling lanterns lighting up the night and the water. Beginning a few hours before sunset, you will enjoy local food trucks, vendors, and carefully curated live music. Whether you come in memorial of a loved one, to share hopes, or to just enjoy a fun evening, you can fall in love with this water lantern festival…

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Toast Celebrates Pi Day and St. Paddy’s Day

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2019

Toast Kitchen + Bakery, owned by Ed Lee of Wahoo’s Fish Taco and executive chef John Park, is celebrating Pi Day and St. Patrick’s Day with some fun specials and a giveaway dinner for two for one of our readers on a weeknight. It’s one of the best restaurants to open in OC. Everything is freshly made and the pies and desserts are out of this world. For Pi Day, on Thursday. March 14, all ice cream sandwiches (on the dinner dessert menu) and all homemade pie slices will be just $3.14. On St. Patrick’s Day, Toast will be featuring…

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