The Dose

The Foodie to Follow, Bobby Navarro at 100Eats

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2018

When it comes to Orange County's hospitality industry, the name to know is Bobby Navarro. At just 30 years old, he’s already spent a decade working in the industry, before launching his own event planning and culinary promotions company, 100eats.com. His passion for branding and business keeps him visiting hundreds of restaurants across the world, last year alone he traveled more than 200 days. You may know him from his original feat of dining at 100 restaurants in 100 consecutive days and blogging about his experience. His event planning and promotion experience have made him an asset in partnership with the…

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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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