The Dose

Orange County Market Place Grand Reopening

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By Greer Wylder
March 26, 2018

You can experience the difference at the new Orange County Market Place in Costa Mesa during its Grand Reopening on Saturday, March 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.   The day is dedicated to the Orange County community with a fundraiser and live entertainment event, Taste of the Arts, supporting the Community Outreach Alliance. COA artists will perform on the stage in the South Event Space and host art installations and experiences, alongside a car show with the Cadillac Kings Car Club. Shop the Market Place while experiencing the vintage handmade market, Behind the Picket Fence, located in the…

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Beloved Food Truck, Crepes Bonaparte Opens First Store

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By Greer Wylder
March 23, 2018

Crepes Bonaparte, a concept Christian Murcia developed while in college and grew in Orange County with his wife Danielle, just opened its first brick and mortar location in Downtown Fullerton.  Guests can select their made-to-order crepes, ranging from sweet to savory, as well as fresh breakfast options at the counter, then select a seat at the indoor high tops or on the al fresco patio. Signature menu items include the Caprese with roasted tomato, seasoned chicken, mozzarella and garlic pesto, California Sunrise with avocado, crisp slices of bacon, roasted tomato, cheddar and a freshly cracked egg, and the HazelBerryAna® fresh…

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Welcome to Orange County Fashion Week®

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By Greer Wylder
March 22, 2018

The place to see the most exciting local and international fashion leaders, designers, stylists, and brands is OC Fashion Week® March 25 – March 28. Opening Day features a premiere of Fashion Parade 2018 in front of stunning panoramic city views at Marriott Irvine Spectrum’s Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar on Sunday, March 25 at 3 p.m. At this special preview, you’ll see the latest ready-to-wear creations from BGR Designs creator Berenice Gonzales, elegant designer Charmaine Joie Couture and Carmerad Hand-Made collection from girls’ wear designer Adina Bidian. Also introducing the Jewelry collections of Australian jeweler Sally Skoufis, Jacqueline Paolo…

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Jan’s Health Bar’s 45-Year Anniversary Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
March 21, 2018

Jan’s Health Bar celebrates 45 years of fresh, delicious, community-inspired food on Sunday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Huntington Beach location on Main Street! Enjoy live music, free samples, and a fresh food-filled menu of sandwiches, soups, salads, and fruit smoothies during a special 45-Year Anniversary event celebrating one of Orange County’s most well-known and respected eateries. Today, Jan’s, home of the original Tuna and avocado sandwich, boasts three other locations, in Costa Mesa, Corona del Mar, and Laguna Beach. The first 45 guests to arrive at the event will receive a FREE $20 gift…

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The Yost Theater Reimagined

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By Greer Wylder
March 20, 2018

With a century’s long legacy as one of Orange County’s oldest and most versatile venues for live entertainment and special events, The Yost Theater just reopened after a million dollar renovation. Owned by The Chase Family, The Yost’s renovation is led by catering company 24 Carrots and event production firm N Effect; a collaboration that reintroduces the landmark location in the Santa Ana Historic East End District. Currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Yost was established in 1913 as a movie palace and has since evolved as a cornerstone to Santa Ana’s downtown. The present-day iteration…

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