The Dose

Award-winning Angelina’s Pizzeria Welcomes New Chef and Seasonal Dishes

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By Greer Wylder
June 25, 2018

Award-winning Angelina’s Pizzeria in Irvine, a chic and intimate spot to go for excellent starters, salads, pizza Napoletana, handmade pasta, from-scratch sauces and delicious desserts just welcomed Chef Jonah Amodt, formerly the head chef of Andrea at the Resort at Pelican Hill. Chef Amodt was inspired by his mother, who taught him that cooking was not only about the food but how it could bring people together. He strives to continue that tradition by bringing people together with his food. While Amodt has 14 years of experience in all types of cuisine, Italian food has always held a special place…

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Costa Mesa’s Newest Chef-Driven Mexican Eatery

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By Greer Wylder
June 22, 2018

Playa Mesa Mexican Kitchen will be opening next month at the former Ruby’s Diner location on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa, offering lunch and dinner daily and weekend brunch. The concept is the newest venture by restaurateurs Mario Marovic and Andrew Gabriel who have produced other venues throughout Orange County, including Costa Mesa’s The Country Club and Wild Goose Tavern, Dory Deli in Newport Beach and award-winning Matador Cantina & Cocina in Fullerton, among others. The menu will favor coastal Mexican dishes with non-GMO, organic and farm-to-table ingredients. Expect to see items such as Hamachi Crudo, octopus, halibut ceviche,…

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Just Like Grandma’s Fried Chicken

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By Greer Wylder
June 21, 2018

Craving fried chicken? Today’s your lucky day. Chef/restaurateur Ryan Adams of Three Seventy Common Kitchen+Drink in Laguna Beach is opening Buttermilk Fried Chicken in Old Towne Orange. The same cult-favorite fried chicken that’s available only once a month at the family-style Fried Chicken Dinner at Three Seventy Common will be available daily to dine in or take home. His buttermilk fried chicken pays homage to his Grandmother Mary who lovingly created down-home, always comforting food, using simple, real ingredients and age-old techniques. It’s been a busy time for Adams, he also recently opened Parallel Pizzeria in Dana Point. Buttermilk, an…

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Pay-What-You-Want at Milk Box Bar

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By Greer Wylder
June 20, 2018

Milk Box Bar named the “Best of Boba” by OC Weekly makes delicious boba and milk tea drinks with organic teas, milk, and sugars. It’s also getting a lot of attention for its out-of-the-box business concept. Owners Robert Hoang and Truong Kim removed the prices from the menu and when ordering a drink, you decide the price. Their mission is to share good news and spread hope - sparking the spirit of generosity, compassion, and understanding. “Everything we do, we believe in doing good for others,” Hoang said. “Our kindness and gratitude will reshape culture.”  And its Union Market Tustin…

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OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema Film Series

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By Greer Wylder
June 19, 2018

The County of Orange and OC Parks are presenting the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. Enjoy summer nights at the parks with free concerts and movie screenings in a family-friendly atmosphere. All events will include free parking with food and drink available for purchase. Dates and times vary per series. OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with 10 free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings, June 21 – August 23 from 5 – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music with friends and family under the summer sky at Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park,…

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