The Dose

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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Hassle Free Seasonal Flights to Coachella Valley

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2019

Did you know that with JetSuiteX you can take scheduled flights from private terminals for the cost of a commercial ticket?  And now they’re offering seasonal flights to Coachella Valley in April. Following the success of last year’s service from Burbank (BUR) directly into Thermal, only 15 minutes from the Valley, JetSuiteX has added flight capacity from Burbank and introduced flights from two new markets – Oakland (OAK) and Orange County (SNA). Ticket prices start at $69 each way. Whether heading to the desert for a music festival, a round of golf or relaxing weekend, JetSuiteX saves travelers the headache…

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Discover Farm for Health Fresh Produce Boxes

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2019

Want locally grown fresh vegetables and fruit boxes? Discover Farm for Health, a new program with Irvine based non-profit - Solutions for Urban Agriculture. The idea behind Farm for Health is to provide the Orange County community with freshly harvested, locally grown vegetables, fruits, and herbs. The convenient single-serving box is great for lunchtime salads and snacking at work, or complements your mid-week grocery needs for stir-frying, juicing, and smoothies at home.  Erin Sommer – a young farmer, entrepreneur, and Farm for Health program director hand picks, packages and delivers the produce boxes to south Orange County businesses. Farm for…

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