The Dose

MaxLove Project Farm to Fork Inaugural App-Off

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2018

MaxLove Project—an Orange County nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of child cancer survivors and their families—will host the inaugural Farm to Fork App-Off competition 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at The Lost Bean in Costa Mesa, presented by Fermentation Farm. The App-Off will become the premier spring fundraiser for MaxLove Project with proceeds supporting their Culinary Medicine program collaboration with CHOC Children's Hospital. That program is dedicated to teaching the importance of food as medicine in a groundbreaking program pioneered by the use of mobile kitchens. “We separated the App-Off from the Farm to Fork Dinner for the first…

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The Fifth Annual Taste of Santa Ana

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By Greer Wylder
May 10, 2018

The family-friendly, food and drink-driven community celebration, Taste of Santa Ana! resented by the Assistance League of Santa Ana in partnership with the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce returns on Saturday, May 19 at MainPlace Mall. The 5th annual food festival will feature some of Orange County’s top restaurants, live entertainment and more. During this one day festival, you can try culinary creations from over 40 of Santa Ana’s most notable restaurants, and tasty beverages from local craft breweries and wineries. Enjoy live tunes, play games, visit the photo booth, and so much more. Be sure to bring the whole…

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Celebrating Mom Along the Coast & Beyond

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2018

With so many local Orange County options this Mother’s Day, families can celebrate with mom close to home while enjoying gourmet dining, brunches and seaside views at some of SoCal’s most renowned locations. In Laguna Beach at Montage Laguna Beach, families can celebrate with a delicious meal, champagne toast, live music and more in the resort, at Studio or The Loft. Selanne Steak Tavern and Three Seventy Common are offering up brunches with mom’s favorites in mind. Further along, the coast are brunch in the ballroom at Fashion Island Hotel and dining inside and out at Oak Grill. And just…

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11th Annual Laguna Beach Taste of the Nation

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By Greer Wylder
May 08, 2018

The 11th Annual Laguna Beach Taste of the Nation benefitting Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry incentive will be celebrated on Sunday, May 20 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Montage Laguna Beach. The culinary experience is where food lovers enjoy delicious bite-sized fare prepared by some of California’s top chefs along with fine wines, craft cocktails and delectable desserts all overlooking the Pacific at Montage Laguna Beach. There will be a live auction conducted by Dan Dotson of A&E’s Storage Wars. Following the main event, guests will enjoy one-of-a-kind wine tastings, a Champagne toast, a parting gift and mingling…

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Explore Dana Point Harbor Mother’s Day Weekend

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By Greer Wylder
May 07, 2018

The County of Orange, OC Parks, and Dana Point Harbor invite families to spend Mother’s Day weekend at picturesque Dana Point Harbor. Enjoy ocean activities, dining specials, shopping, art sales and seaside scenery May 12 – 13. “Families are welcome to celebrate the special women in their life at Dana Point Harbor during Mother’s Day weekend,” Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, 5th District, said. “From brunch to shopping to adventures at sea, the Harbor offers locals and visitors alike an opportunity to make memories that will last for years to come.” Enjoy the ocean breeze during the Mother’s Day Fine Art Show & Sale May 12 - 13 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. along the boardwalk between Harpoon Henry’s and Wind & Sea. Presented by…

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