The Dose

Gourmet Southern Home-Style Cooking at Memphis Cafe

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By Greer Wylder
March 15, 2018

Now is a great time to dine at Memphis Café located in the heart of the SOBECA district in Costa Mesa. A new spring menu and cocktails in the roadhouse-style bar were just introduced by classically trained chef and co-founder Diego Velasco. Executive chef Diego Velasco at Memphis Café just debuted a refreshed dinner menu featuring signature dishes reimagined, such as the award-winning smoky gumbo and seafood jambalaya, along with new seasonal dishes showcasing the flavors of spring. The new spring dinner menu features Boudin Balls with ground, smoked pork, seasonings, rice, and vegetables rolled into meatballs and roasted, then…

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Chef Pascal Olhats Celebrates 30 Years in OC

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By Greer Wylder
March 14, 2018

We're so lucky to have the talented and wonderful Chef Pascal Olhats cooking fantastic meals in OC for the last 30 years! He's celebrating his 30th year since he signed his first restaurant lease for Pascal Restaurant in Newport Beach all month. In honor of this milestone, he’s offering a special “Pascal’s patrons favorites” dinner menu at Pascal in San Juan Capistrano at a 30% discount every Thursday, Friday and Saturday: three courses, $50 including a Champagne cocktail toast. The menu features Salade Lyonnaise, Thyme crusted seabass or Duck a l’orange, and lemon tart… Every day, all day in the…

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Enjoy Your Party, Leave the Cooking to All Things Fabulous

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By Greer Wylder
March 13, 2018

When it comes to finding a great caterer/private chef for a casual gathering to a wedding or other important event, there’s All Things Fabulous Catering by chef Dani Leyva, a self-taught cook who grew up in a large Italian family. “I come from generations of strong Italian women who taught me everything from making Sunday sauce, leg of lamb slow cooked on a rotisserie, homemade bread, fresh herbed dressings and so much more,” Dani said.   All Things Fabulous Catering is based in Dana Point, yet there’s no limit to where she can go. Dani just flew to Washington for two…

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Top Health, Beauty and Wellness Resource in OC

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By Greer Wylder
March 12, 2018

When it comes to alternative wellness in Orange County, you need to know about the Jannae Institute in Newport Beach. For the past 30 years, Jannae Nichols has studied alternative, non-surgical solutions in health, beauty, and wellness. She offers state-of-the-art modalities that can address weight reduction, skin rejuvenation and for those suffering from pain. She offers custom treatment packages depending on what your needs are. Packages are ideal for new moms, athletes, performers, executives who want to keep on top of their game, and anyone who wants to feel better. Her latest modality is Ballancer Pro; a new FDA approved…

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Visit Fashion Island’s Easter Bunny

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By Greer Wylder
March 09, 2018

Grab your bonnets and hop over to Fashion Island for pictures with the Easter Bunny! Our favorite bunny will be available for photos in his spring garden on Atrium Lawn from March 9 - March 31.  Easter Bunny Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 6.p.m.  Please call for more information on packages and pricing at 949.720.2000, or visit shopfashionisland.com. Fashion Island is located at 401 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach

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