The Dose

The 12th Annual Celebrate the UCI Irvine Diabetes Center

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2018

The UCI Health Diabetes Center invites you to 12th annual Celebrate the Center fundraiser and networking party honoring the Chao Family on October 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Newport Beach Country Club. It will be a magical evening in support of the Center’s efforts to make diabetes disappear. Funds raised go directly to local research being done at the UC Irvine Diabetes Center! Their researchers will continue important research projects, including finding a new drug for obesity, uncovering genetic causes of diabetes, and discovering more about the pancreas, kidney, and islet cell transplantation. Enjoy heavy hors-d'oeuvres, beverages,…

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Taste of Laguna, Great Food and Memories

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2018

Enjoy tasty bites and delicious drinks from Laguna Beach's finest restaurants at Taste of Laguna, on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Chef Azmin Ghahreman, CEO of Sapphire Culinary Group is the premier underwriting sponsor of the event that features local restaurants and celebrates award-winning chefs. It will take place at a fabulous open-air venue on the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach with music and fun under the stars. Participating restaurants include: 15FiftyFive Lounge, Asada, Ces't La Vie, Gelato Paradiso, Harmony Tea, Hennessy's Tavern, Jan's Health Bar, Kitchen in the Canyon, Kya and Rooftop, Laguna Baguettes, Laguna…

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Savor Santa Ana

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By Greer Wylder
October 12, 2018

Each year at Savor Santa Ana, more than 40 downtown Santa Ana restaurants fling open their doors for small bites and libations as you walk through music-filled streets of DTSA. Savor Santa Ana is back on Saturday, October 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. all over downtown. Walk door-to-door or take a trolley to hear live musicians and student performers, meet local food scene entrepreneurs, taste from local restaurants, and see downtown Santa Ana’s historic buildings beautifully restored with wood, brick, glass and steel. One of OC’s most historic cities is now home to not one but two food…

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Celebrate the season with Glitterfest

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2018

Now in its 10th year, Glitterfest is settling into its new vintage venue-Spring Field Banquet Center in Fullerton. Select artisans and home decor vendors from all over the California area will gather together on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art is all handmade mixed media wonderfulness featuring Halloween and Christmas decor.  The event includes jewelry, sculpture, painting, collage, boutique sweets, and much more.  They strive to always have something that will make you look twice!  It is not just about the glitter, although they have that too.  Glitterfest is about the artful inspiration and the creative…

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The LA Times’ Taste Debuts in Costa Mesa on Oct. 19-21

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By Greer Wylder
October 10, 2018

Following its ninth successful run on the Paramount Pictures Studios backlot, The LA Times is adding a second session of The Taste in Costa Mesa to focus on the thriving dining scene and award-winning restaurants in the heart of Southern California. Hosted by The Times’ Food staff, the festival will feature Taco María chef Carlos Salgado, recipient of the Restaurant of the Year award, the Filipino cuisine of Irenia and responsibly sourced cuts from Electric City Butcher among a diverse collection of chefs and dishes. The Taste’s debut in Costa Mesa will take place at The MET over three days,…

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