The Dose

Hamiltunes: An American Sing-Along

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By Greer Wylder
February 20, 2018

Segerstrom Center for the Arts invites fans and fanatics of Broadway’s mega-hit Hamilton to gather on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and sing their favorite Hamilton songs during Hamiltunes: An American Sing-Along. Everyone is a star in this fun community sing-along on Saturday, March 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. (between the 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I in Segerstrom Hall). Costumes are encouraged. Hamiltunes: An American Sing-Along will be hosted by three-time Emmy Award-nominated Broadway conductor, pianist, comedian, writer, SiriusXM Broadway channel deejay, and host of his own talk show,…

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4th Annual Napa in Newport Wine Auction to benefit CureDuchenne

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By Greer Wylder
February 19, 2018

Southern California’s premier wine event is back for the much-anticipated 4th Annual Napa in Newport Wine Auction, to be held on Saturday, March 3 at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Proceeds from the evening will benefit CureDuchenne, the national organization committed to finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Since its inception, Napa in Newport has raised more than $2.45 million to help save the lives of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Napa in Newport unites more than 40 renowned vintners and wine enthusiasts to help find a cure for Duchenne, a fatal genetic disease that robs children and young adults of their muscle strength and…

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Z Supply Pops Up at Fashion Island

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By Greer Wylder
February 16, 2018

The everyday essentials brand focused on simplicity, comfort, and superior quality fabrics, Z Supply just opened its first pop-up store at Fashion Island. The location marks the first dedicated space for the brand’s parent company, Z SUPPLY which has plans to open permanent retail locations in the future. The store carries a curated selection of the brand’s everyday essentials and seasonal items, also offering a portion of the Z Supply men’s line and newly launched pet collection, ZOO SUPPLY. Z Supply plans to use the store as a testing ground, allowing shoppers to try entirely new product categories. The ability…

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Meet. Eat. Repeat. Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0

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By Greer Wylder
February 15, 2018

Long Beach restaurants are gearing up for Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0 taking place February 25-March 3. Nearly 50 restaurants are participating with a Chefs’ Cooking + Tasting Kick-Off, free to the public, Saturday, February 24 starting at noon at Friedmans Home Experience with Neil Saavedra, host of “The Fork Report” on KFI-AM 640,  broadcasting live from 2-5 p.m. Nearly 50 restaurants throughout the city will offer 2-option menus for breakfast and lunch starting at $10 and 3-option menus for dinner starting at $20.  Some restaurants will also offer a shared menu where two guests can split an appetizer…

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Bigger Than Life Flavors, CAVA

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2018

CAVA, a chef-driven fast-casual Mediterranean concept in Irvine will be expanding in Orange County--with two new locations: in Mission Viejo opening in spring 2018, and in Costa Mesa in the summer 2018. Founded by three first-generation Greek American childhood friends, Ted Xenohristos, Ike Grigoropoulos, and executive chef Dimitri Moshovitis with a desire to share the authentic flavors and hospitality of their upbringing. CAVA features a build-it-yourself menu that is seasonally-inspired, completely customizable (salads, grain bowls or pitas) and is made from scratch in-house every day. The menu is specially created to deliver an ultra-personalized experience for every guest – featuring…

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