The Dose

Award-Winning Photographer with European-Style

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2017

Andrea Domján is easily one of the most talented photographers we’ve ever come across in Orange County. She hails from Budapest, Hungary and credits her parents for instilling in her a hard work ethic. She’s an award-winning photographer who specializes in contemporary portraits. Her expertise includes commercial portraiture, editorial, business and acting headshots, as well as personal branding for small businesses. You’ve probably seen her beautiful work on the cover of Locale Magazine, as well as other well-known publications. Voyage LA magazine just did a fantastic feature on her that spells out her journey to photography—from leaving the corporate world…

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Asian Fusion Invades Santa Ana

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2017

By Bobby Navarro In the melting pot of food culture that is Southern California, Asian-fusion fare has become increasingly popular, taking over many Orange County neighborhoods. The breeding ground for this dominating food trend is none other than Downtown Santa Ana, the home of many joints that are blowing up the OC food scene. Bonestock Owner Tommy Vu wanted to keep to tradition alive at this joint located at the McFadden Public Market on Main Street. Bonestock serves up the one-stop traditional Vietnamese cuisine done up a little bit. You can find the street food standards such as spring rolls…

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Award-Winning Chef Chris Tzorin Joins New Oak Laguna Beach

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By Greer Wylder
August 09, 2017

Laguna Beach is buzzing with excitement ever since award-winning chef, Chris Tzorin, formerly with Tortilla Republic, Savannah Chop House, Tempo and Café Tu Tu Tango, as well as appearing on several Food Network shows, joined the new oak laguna beach, along with chef de cuisine, Fabian Sanchez. And, it doesn’t get more local than oak. It’s inspired, designed, and operated by Laguna Beach locals. The restaurant’s design boasts a warm, coastal modern feel, courtesy of Laguna Beach architect, Todd Skenderian and Bill Dalke of Rancho Laguna Builders. Its second story location overlooking South Coast Highway offers an intimate dining room,…

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The Ritz-Carlton Takes to the Sea

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By Greer Wylder
August 08, 2017

Next year, you could be booking a trip on a luxury Ritz-Carlton cruise. The Ritz-Carlton just announced its getting into luxury yachting and cruises – bringing the award-winning luxury hotel brand’s service and timeless style to sea. The first of three lavish cruising yachts in this series, named  The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, is scheduled to embark in the fourth quarter of 2019, and distinguishes Marriott International, as the only provider of luxury accommodations both on land and at sea. Itineraries are being developed with an intent to combine the lifestyle of The Ritz-Carlton’s luxury resorts and the freedom of a…

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Modern Day Makers at MAKE in Anaheim

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2017

The newest addition to the Anaheim Packing District culinary trinity is MAKE, a 100-year old building that was once a marmalade factory and today it houses modern-day makers: Unsung Brewing Co, Pali Wine Company, and soon-to-come Stone Groove Stillhouse and Jav’s BBQ. It’s adjacent to the Packing House (an incredible food hall) and the Packard Building (home to the Anaheim Brewery and Umami Burger). Late last year, Unsung Brewing Co. opened their doors at the MAKE building, offering award-winning craft beers in a space filled with fictitious superhero décor. Pali Wine Company is the latest to join the MAKE mix.…

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