The Dose

Hi-Time Wine Cellars 12th Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2018

Hi -Time Wine Cellars will be celebrating its 12th annual Charity Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, August 12 from 12-5 p.m. benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast. This year’s theme is “Back to the 80’s,” and guests are also encouraged to wear their favorite 1980s retro clothing. Attendees will sample chili and beverages from a wide variety of local businesses and organizations including 17th Street Deli, Blinking Owl Distillery, Bonterra Vineyards, Bootleggers Brewery, The Cannery, Caliente, Catalina Fish Kitchen, Chronic Tacos, Costa Mesa Fire Department, The Country Club, Harp Inn, Jim Beam, Love & Puree, Newport Rib…

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National Night Out at The District at Tustin Legacy

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By Greer Wylder
August 06, 2018

Join National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the District at Tustin Legacy. The free family event focuses on the partnership between the Tustin Police Department and Tustin residents to take a stand against crime. Tustin Police personnel will be on hand to answer questions and provide safety information.   There will be some booths from local public agencies and businesses, games for the kids, face painting, a bounce house, and even a chance to win a prize during the free opportunity drawings held throughout the event. You can also enjoy food samples from some of The District’s…

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The Lido Theater Celebrates its 80th Anniversary

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By Greer Wylder
August 03, 2018

The Lido Theater in Newport Beach is celebrating its 80th anniversary with two back-to-back charity events on August 15 and 16th to benefit Lupus International. A Bill Medley concert and a showing of the Oscar-nominated Jezebel, the film that opened the Lido Theater in 1938, will mark the milestone for this iconic Southern California movie theater. On Wednesday, August 15 at 6 p.m., Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Bill Medley will return to Newport Beach, his home of nearly 40 years, to host A Simple Evening with Bill Medley, a benefit concert for Lupus International. This will be the…

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Cast Your Golden Foodies Vote—Week One

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2018

Leading up to the 7th annual Golden Foodie Awards on September 30, local Orange County foodies are invited to vote for their local culinary favorites during a two-week period from August 3rd through 17th. The Golden Foodie Awards is a people’s choice event that recognizes the best chefs, libations, and cuisine at chef-driven and independent restaurants. With its focus on involving the Orange County community to serve as judges through their voting, the Golden Foodie Awards serve as the highest honor and is an indication of local culinary trends and consumer preferences.  Golden Foodie Award Categories and Schedule The 2018 voting period for the Golden Foodie…

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Get Your Fill of Hawaii’s Culinary Culture!

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By Greer Wylder
August 01, 2018

Fill, a bakehouse and creamery serving made-to-order malasadas and small-batch ice cream just opened in Costa Mesa. At Fill, founder and Hawaii-native James Mullis serves up a sweet side of the Islands with true “aloha spirit.”  The delicate malasadas are sugar-dusted pastries that are an island icon. They were popularized in Hawaii during the 19th century when Portuguese immigrants arrived in Hawaii to support the islands’ growing sugar cane business, and to Mullis, they're reminiscent of the welcoming, diverse culture of Hawaii. After years of research, Mullis brought two chefs to bring his vision to life: Lincoln Carson and John…

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