The Dose

The 19th Annual Newport Beach Film Fest April 26 - May 3

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By Greer Wylder
April 19, 2018

The 19th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival themed “See Who Made the Cut” kicks off on Thursday, April 26 and runs through May, 3. On Opening Night, The Newport Beach Film Fest presents the West Coast premiere of American Animals screening at 7:30 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport followed by a gala reception at Fashion Island. American Animals is an extraordinary and thrilling true story of four friends living an ordinary existence who brazenly attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in U.S. history.  But not everything is as it seems, and as the daring theft unfolds…

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The Private Gardens Tour

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2018

You can stroll through six private residential gardens in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa during Sherman Library & Gardens’ 22nd Annual Private Gardens Tour on Saturday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each specially selected garden will feature an artist painting in it throughout the day. A perfect day to soak in some art, nature and leave with some garden inspiration.   Tickets are $50 for members and $60 for non-members and includes a light lunch at Sherman Library & Gardens. Shuttle service is available for an additional $45.  The shuttle will visit each garden on the tour,…

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The Ranch Wedding Showcase

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By Greer Wylder
April 17, 2018

The Ranch Private Dining & Events Center will host a Wedding Showcase on Sunday, April 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will be the first of its kind since the venue’s opening in 2013. With five-star ratings on Yelp, The Knot and WeddingWire, The Ranch Private Dining & Events Center has grown to become one of the top-rated venues in all of Orange County. Guests are invited to tour the 10,000+ square feet Events Center, located on the sixth floor above the award-winning Ranch Restaurant & Saloon and sample a tasting menu by the award-winning culinary team of…

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Battle of the Chefs OC

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By Greer Wylder
April 16, 2018

Top chefs of OC are going head to head for the title of ultimate chef! On Tuesday, April 17, it's Battle of the Chefs Semifinal 2 featuring Chef Pascal Olhats of Pascal Restaurants challenging Chef Peter Lai of Oak Grill at Fashion Island Hotel at the Subzero and Wolf West Showroom in Costa Mesa. The show is already sold out. The Grand Finale will take place on May 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at AV Irvine near the Irvine Spectrum with Chef Leo Razo of Villa Roma battling a not yet named chef. It will be recorded and then aired…

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The Brand New Retail Therapy App

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By Greer Wylder
April 13, 2018

The Retail Therapy app, which gives you instant access to hundreds of discounts and incredible deals for local shopping, restaurants, spas, salons and more throughout Irvine, Tustin, and Newport Beach, is back with a brand new edition: Offers from select Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center retailers and restaurants are now available in the app! At Fashion Island, get access to a FREE 3-piece crostini at FIG & OLIVE, 15% OFF at Kendra Scott, 20% OFF at Nike, $50 OFF at Trina Turk, buy one entree get one 50% OFF at Bloomingdale’s 59th & Lex Cafe, $10 OFF at Sushi…

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