The Dose

The Irvine Improv’s 2nd Annual Patriot Comedy Event Benefit

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By Greer Wylder
January 08, 2018

The Irvine Improv’s stellar comedy line-up for the 2nd Annual Patriot Comedy Event on Tuesday, January 16 at 8 p.m., features top comedians Jeff Dunham of Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster, Billy Gardell of Mike & Molly, Bert Kreischer of Travel Channel’s Bert The Conqueror, Ian Bagg of Last Comic Standing and Taylor Tomlinson of Last Comic Standing. Proceeds from the event will benefit Folds of Honor, providing scholarships for the children and spouses of fallen and wounded veterans. “Our inaugural Patriot Comedy Night at the Irvine Improv was one of the most unique and successful fundraising events that the Folds…

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Catching up With Linda Sadeghi

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2018

Linda Sadeghi, the partner in LAB Holding, an acronym for "Little American Business" since 1991, with husband Shaheen, is responsible for revolutionizing the way we shop, socialize, dine and enjoy living in Orange County. They’ve also given life to emerging entrepreneurs at their commercial communities such as the LAB Anti-Mall, The CAMP eco-retail campus, the Anaheim Packing District, Center Street Anaheim and the historic Casino in San Clemente. I’ve been following and writing about their retail adventures since they first opened the LAB in 1993 in Costa Mesa. I was thrilled earlier this week to get in touch with Linda…

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Get Fired Up! Kansas City-Style Barbecue in OC

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2018

Kansas City-style barbecue just arrived in OC as Ember BBQ opens today in Santa Ana at Native Son Alehouse. Kansas City native chef/owner Derrick is bringing his hometown style of cooking to downtown Santa Ana where Ember BBQ will serve food within Native Son Alehouse. Located one block from 4th Street Market, Ember BBQ will serve a limited “Snack Menu” on Tuesday and Wednesday, and a full “Smokehouse Menu” Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. With an on-site smoker, Chef Derrick stays true to Kansas City-style barbecue tradition and history by featuring a variety of meats rubbed with a blend of spices and…

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The Gray Event with Chef Pascal

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By Greer Wylder
January 03, 2018

Noted Chef Pascal Olhats, a master of French cuisine who has been a celebrated fixture in Orange County’s dining scene for nearly three decades, is sharing his dynamic culinary skills and hosting the second annual “The Gray Event” on Sunday, Feb. 25. “The Gray Event” is an evening of food, wine and entertainment to raise funds and shine a light on a little-known issue that is near and dear to his heart: preventing the abuse of Asian elephants. Olhats was inspired to take action after a week-long ecotourism vacation with his wife, Christine, at Save Elephant Foundation’s Elephant Nature Park…

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Garden-To-Table Winter Themed Desserts

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By Greer Wylder
January 02, 2018

Executive chef and restaurateur Cathy Pavlos introduced new desserts and dessert cocktails that you can cozy up to this winter at her Napa-inspired concept, Provenance at Eastbluff Village Center in Newport Beach. Provenance’s new desserts feature seasonal classics such as Apple Pie, Pumpkin and Gingerbread presented with a bold twist. Chef Cathy’s menu showcases fresh, flavorful ingredients, many of which are grown in the restaurant’s own organic raised-bed garden. Following are the new offerings on the Provenance Dessert Menu: Apple Pie a la Mode on the Beach: Caramelized Granny Smith Apples, Bourbon-Candied Pecan Sauce, Spiced Cookies, Caramel, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Cinnamon Sand…

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