The Dose

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

Image
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,…

Continue Reading

Quality Time at Mesa Verde Country Club

Image
By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2018

The Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa spanning 135 acres of beautiful turf and trees, is a family-friendly relaxed private club for members and their guests. It serves as a venue to meet new people, entertain friends, and to provide quality family time. The staff goes out of their way to offer personalized services such as knowing your drink of choice at the bar and knowing your dining preferences at the Club. The Club offers an array of social activities that enable members to meet and make new friends. In addition to the well-attended holiday events, there are themed…

Continue Reading

The Winners Of The 2018 Golden Foodie Awards Are . . .

Image
By Greer Wylder
October 08, 2018

The 2018 Golden Foodie Awards was a night to remember as it celebrated the outstanding achievement of local culinary talent on Sunday, September 30 at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. Guests indulged in an overwhelming array of food and drinks in the Rose Garden overlooking the golf course. Incredible culinary stations by; Angelina’s Pizzeria, Filomena’s, Pascal & Baja Shellfish Farms, Mix Mix Kitchen + Bar / Terrace by Mix Mix, Legado Bar + Kitchen, Urbana, Haute Productions, Wreckless, AnQi by House of An, Cambalache, Villa Roma and Georgia's. Guest, top chefs, and food industry icons presented awards in 17…

Continue Reading

Award-Winning Chef Craig Strong Opens Ocean at Main

Image
By Greer Wylder
October 05, 2018

Chef Craig Strong just opened Ocean at Main in Laguna Beach, fulfilling a long-time career dream to open his own restaurant. The location is exceptional – 222 Ocean Avenue near Main Beach, and it will be open daily for lunch and dinner. After nearly 25 years of working at luxury hotels and resorts around the globe, Strong has come full circle to his native Southern California roots with the opening of Ocean at Main. From growing up in San Diego and cooking with produce from the family garden, this chef/owner is now sharing his Coastal California cuisine with the community…

Continue Reading

Outlets at San Clemente 4th Annual Shopping Extravaganza

Image
By Greer Wylder
October 04, 2018

Outlets at San Clemente will celebrate its fourth annual Shopping Extravaganza charity fundraiser on Saturday, October 6, to benefit local nonprofits. During the event, shoppers will receive exclusive discounts at more than 40 stores, while Outlets at San Clemente donates $25 for every $35 ticket purchased to a local nonprofit organization of the shopper’s choice.  In addition to exclusive discounts, Shopping Extravaganza includes prize drawings for more than 1,500 prizes valued at $40,000, catered lunch, entertainment and wine and cocktail tastings in the VIP Lounge. New organizations participating this year include Orange-based Alzheimer's Association; Irvine-based American Heart Association; San Clemente-based Cabrillo Playhouse, Casa…

Continue Reading