The Dose

Award-Winning Taco Hotspot Opens in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
January 15, 2018

Taco hotspot, Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar known for its award-winning tacos wrapped in crispy melted cheese just opened at Irvine’s Park Place. It’s the second Orange County location since opening at the Los Olivos Marketplace in Irvine. Executive chef/partner Luisteen Gonzalez and executive creative chef Katy Smith are inspired by the vibrant art, culture, and energy of chef Luisteen’s native Mexico City and chef Katy’s extensive travels throughout Mexico.  Puesto's tacos are made from handmade, non-GMO, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas, sustainable meats, local produce and scratch salsas. You’re encouraged to mix and match from an array of tacos,…

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‘Beyond the Menu: A Culinary Journey’ Newport Beach Restaurant Week

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By Greer Wylder
January 12, 2018

Newport Beach is celebrating the longest running restaurant week in Orange County! The 12th anniversary of Newport Beach Restaurant Week is running January 15 through Sunday, January 28. You can enjoy 14 days of incredible prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus starting at just $10 for lunch, and $20 for dinner. The event's theme, "Beyond the Menu: A Culinary Journey," showcases Newport Beach as Orange County’s premier dining destination offering diners a wide variety of culinary experiences. The epicurean adventure spotlights the best of dining in Newport Beach. Newport Beach Restaurant Week 2018 participating restaurants will offer special, two-or-three- course, prix-fixe…

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The Beloved Ho Sum Bistro is Back

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By Greer Wylder
January 11, 2018

Ho Sum Bistro, a beloved casual Asian eatery on the Newport Beach peninsula suffered a devastating electrical fire on June 19, 2016. Now, after a year and a half of rebuilding Ho Sum Bistro will be re-opening on Monday, January 15. “It has been a long haul, and we are excited to get back to work,” said Ed O’Neill, owner of Ho Sum Bistro. “We managed to retain almost our entire crew, and they can’t wait to see you and show off our shiny new restaurant. So please stop in, have a bite to eat and say hello. We’ve missed…

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‘The Best Days Are Ahead of Me’

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By Greer Wylder
January 10, 2018

Steve Melen’s day job is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, but in his off-hours, he’s a dad and horseracing enthusiast. He co-owns 15 racehorses across the country and started a company called Winner’s Circle Shoes—offering lucky winning horseshoes. Steve is a lucky man. In 2008, he was diagnosed with gastric cancer, and after having his spleen and stomach, half his pancreas and a third of his esophagus removed, he was given a 12% chance of survival. It gets worse. He became addicted to painkillers and alcohol to deal with pain from losing a close friend to…

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Calligaris OC | Italian Smart Design Since 1923

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By Greer Wylder
January 09, 2018

At the Calligaris OC showroom at SOCO in Costa Mesa, you can find the complete line of the Italian furniture brand’s elegant and modern collection designed with the highest level of functionality. And, starting Saturday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. you can save up to 40% off on floor models, overstock, one-of-a-kind items or items with minor damages. All sales are final. Calligaris OC offers a mix of classic and contemporary furnishings created by some of Italy’s top designers. Each piece is hand selected by design specialists for the Southern California market. It creates affordable stylish and sleek adaptable chairs,…

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