The Dose

Beloved Cuban Eatery, Habana Opening at Irvine Spectrum

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By Greer Wylder
November 03, 2017

Easily the most exciting restaurant of late is the new Habana Irvine that's officially opening at Irvine Spectrum on Nov. 13. For over 20 years, Habana at the Lab in Costa Mesa has offered outstanding and authentic Cuban fare, and now with Habana Irvine, there’s just more to love. Habana Irvine offers an exciting and romantic vibe—complete with an onsite bakery and exclusive cafecita. It's the next best thing to being in Cuba in its heyday. Lead by executive chef Alex Moreno, Habana offers Cuban-inspired fare, ranging from seafood ceviche starters to a hamburguesa a la Habana, a grilled 8…

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Philharmonic Holiday House Opens November 7

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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2017

The Philharmonic Society presents the Holiday House in the beautiful waterfront community of Huntington Harbour. This recently constructed 12,000 sq. ft. home will be enhanced with holiday décor by selected design professionals. An on-site boutique will feature festive décor as well as unique gift items to kick off the holiday shopping season. Proceeds benefit the Philharmonic Society’s nationally recognized Youth Music Education Programs For tickets and information, call 714.840.7542 or visit PhilharmonicSociety.org/HOD.

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Sip & Shuck to Benefit CASA

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By Greer Wylder
November 01, 2017

The fifth annual "Sip & Shuck" will be celebrated on Sunday, November 5 from 2-6 p.m. to benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County. You can experience a variety of hand-shucked oysters, Champagne, sparkling wines and more from around the world, all while enjoying panoramic ocean views and lively entertainers, including the talented Addie Hamilton. Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz and his team will also prepare delicious tastes from The Deck, Driftwood Kitchen, and Hendrix. The event will include beverages from Casamigos Tequila, Laguna Beach Beer Company, Nolet’s, Veuve Clicquot, Bianchi Winery, Kendall Jackson, Tito’s Vodka, Reyka Vodka, Piper Sonoma, Cote de Roses,…

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Del Mar, Home of the 2017 Breeders’ Cup, Gears Up 
For Fall Season

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By Greer Wylder
October 31, 2017

With Del Mar closing out its 78th summer season, the racetrack is looking ahead to its annual fall meet. The track’s second season, known as the ‘Bing Crosby Season,’ is kicking off Wednesday, Nov. 1, followed by one of Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international events, the 2017 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on November 3 and 4. The racetrack’s fall season, is all about bringing back the old-school cool of the era and style of the track’s founder and entertainment icon Bing Crosby. With its deep-rooted history in Thoroughbred racing, the iconic racetrack is the perfect host for this year’s 34th…

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Asian Cheese Tart Craze Now in OC

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By Greer Wylder
October 30, 2017

One of Asia’s hottest dessert trends just landed in the U.S.: Bear Cheese Tart brings its melt-in-your-mouth treats to Union Market at The District in Tustin. The Hokkaido-style baked cheese tarts – already a sensation in Japan, Malaysia and Australia – are palm-sized pastries made with cream cheese, set in a crisp shortcrust shell for a creamy treat that’s not too sweet, with a hint of savory. The tarts, priced at $3 each, are baked fresh on-site daily and come a variety of seasonal flavors, including original, chocolate, mango, strawberry and blueberry. The tarts can be served chilled, at room…

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