The Dose

The Taste of Huntington Beach. Eat. Drink. GIve.

Image
By Greer Wylder
April 23, 2018

The annual Taste of Huntington Beach on Sunday, April 29 at the HB Sports Complex showcases the best of HB’s culinary talents and the region’s top wineries and breweries. For one all-inclusive price, attendees enjoy unlimited samples and sips from some of the area’s finest establishments. All proceeds go to the Children’s Department of the HB Public Library. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m.– with an exclusive VIP reception from 11 a.m. to noon. Start the afternoon by enjoying endless delectable samples of culinary delights from your favorite local restaurants. Add in unlimited sips from your favorite wineries…

Continue Reading

The Queen of Problem-Solving, Eco-Friendly Party Plates

Image
By Greer Wylder
April 20, 2018

Former stay-at-home mom Nancy Kerr of Eco-Eats™ Partyware created an innovative, problem-solving eco-friendly party plate called Plate-A-Cup™ in 2012 and has wowed the hearts of many users who formerly suffered all the troubles of using traditional plates. Plate-A-Cup patented functional design allows party-goers to hold their beverage and plate in one hand — freeing the other hand to eat, plate up food, shake hands, or pocket a business card.  Also, no more losing track of your beverage among the sea of abandoned drinks. Plate-A-Cup frees you from having to stand watch over your drink while you eat, so you could now flow…

Continue Reading

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

Image
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…

Continue Reading

The Private Gardens Tour

Image
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,…

Continue Reading

The Ranch Wedding Showcase

Image
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…

Continue Reading