The Dose

Award-Winning Chef Craig Strong Opens Ocean at Main

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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…

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Outlets at San Clemente 4th Annual Shopping Extravaganza

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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…

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Shop. Save. Support. Angelitos Card Week

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By Greer Wylder
October 02, 2018

The Angelitos Card is back--- the perfect time to get into the holiday spirit and share with those who need it most. From Oct. 3 through Oct. 9, you can save 20% at over 120 participating South Coast Plaza boutiques and restaurants with your 17th annual Angelitos Card. It’s a once-a-year opportunity for shoppers. The card, which may be purchased for just $60, is 100% tax deductible and the entire amount goes to Angelitos de Oro, a program that raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire. Get your holiday shopping done early, find…

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The OC International Auto Show

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By Greer Wylder
October 02, 2018

The 2019-model OC International Auto Show rolls into Anaheim with more than 600 of the newest vehicles Thursday, October 4 through Sunday, October 7. For four exciting days, the Anaheim Convention Center will be packed with the latest cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, commercial vehicles and alternative fuel options from more than 35 manufacturers, as well as exotics, new technologies, concept vehicles, driving simulators and more than 150 vehicles to test-drive at the event. From consumers to car lovers, everyone is invited to check out all the latest vehicles in a non-selling environment, talk to product specialists, inspect engines and experience…

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Sol Agave, From Food Truck to Second Eatery

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By Greer Wylder
October 01, 2018

Sol Agave, known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, just opened at Kaleidoscope in Mission Viejo. The restaurant, located on the upper level of the dining and entertainment center as part of Union Market Mission Viejo, is open for lunch and dinner daily. Restaurateur Jesus Galvez and his partner Chef Manny Velasco, who was honored as the Golden Foodies 2017 Rising Star Chef of the Year, were at the forefront of the food truck trend when they started Sol Agave as a taco truck in 2015. They attracted such a loyal following for their upscale Mexican cuisine that they decided to…

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