The Dose

The 5th Annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival

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By Greer Wylder
August 22, 2018

The Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival, one of Southern California's most exclusive and acclaimed wine and food events, is returning for its fifth year on Thursday, October 4 - Sunday, October 7. The weekend, filled with VIP events ranging from private chef dinners to yacht parties, is an opportunity for guests to meet James Beard award-winning chefs, Food Network & Top Chef stars, and enjoy tastings from over 40 of Orange County's top restaurants and wineries. The Grand Tasting event, which features unlimited small plates and wine tastings, celebrity chef cooking demos, live music, and more, will take place…

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Orange County’s Newest New York-Style Pizzeria and Beer Bar

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By Greer Wylder
August 21, 2018

Orange County’s newest New York-style pizzeria and beer bar, The Bowery brings New York pizza, 33 beer taps and a rock ‘n’ roll vibe to Fullerton and surrounding cities. The restaurant—founded by the owners of Downtown Fullerton’s Bourbon Street Bar & Grill next door—is inspired by New York’s traditions with a California twist. Pizza is served whole or by the slice. Classic pizzas include the Pesto with Arugula pesto, Bowery Cheese blend, ricotta, oven-roasted garlic, pine nuts and red chili flakes; The Butcher with red gravy, Applewood smoked bacon, pepperoni, Italian sausage and meatballs; and BBQ with BBQ sauce, Bowery…

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The 10th Annual OC Look Party

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By Greer Wylder
August 19, 2018

Join us at one of Orange County's premiere and stylish events of the summer, the 10th annual OC Look Party on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at a private residence in Corona del Mar. It’s an evening where fashion meets philanthropy to help raise funds for the JDRF Orange County chapter, improving lives and curing Type 1 diabetes. Enjoy cocktails, wine, hors-d'oeuvres, and desserts with some of the best views in Orange County. You won’t want to miss out on this year’s exceptional raffle!  Prizes include vacations stays, jewelry, cocktail packages, health and beauty baskets and MORE!  The residence…

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Experience What’s New at Irvine Spectrum Center

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By Greer Wylder
August 17, 2018

Ready to discover the newest new shops, restaurants and outdoor amenities at Irvine Spectrum Center? Come out to see what's new on Saturday. Aug. 18. Great for the kids is a new state-of-the-art play structure, there’s a family lounge for when you want to regroup, and a new Instagram wall for your ideal photo op. The newest additions to open include 85°C Bakery, Afters Ice Cream, BLK dot Coffee, the newly located Brandy Melville, Concrete Rose, The Denim Lab, Falasophy, the newly located H&M, Ra Yoga, Robata Wasa, SoHa Living, Stance, and UnAffected Boutique. The most recent boutiques to open…

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All Things Hot and Spicy This Weekend

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By Greer Wylder
August 16, 2018

The 4th Annual California Hot Sauce Expo will be celebrated this weekend on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19. at the City National Grove of Anaheim. The two-day event will feature an array of 30+ handpicked artisanal craft hot sauce makers from around the globe, complete with free samples and products available for purchase from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day. This tribute to all things hot and spicy will feature a "Stage of Doom," where showcases and competitions will take place throughout each day. Highlights include Guinness Book of Records Carolina Reaper Pepper Eating Contest ($1000 Grand…

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