The Dose

Poke Me from LA to OC

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By Greer Wylder
August 16, 2017

In the past year and a half, Poke Me has already opened three locations in Los Angeles and now on Friday, Aug. 18, Poke Me will open in Orange County in Irvine, in the Heritage Plaza off Culver Drive and Trabuco Road. Poke Me’s build-your-own structure, ample options, and homemade sauces also focuses on quality, sustainable ingredients coupled with their commitment to customer’s varying taste preference. With over 40 options on their menu, you can create thousands of unique variations including gluten-free, protein-packed, carb-loaded, and vegetarian. What separates Poke Me from this saturated market is having scallop, spicy albacore, edamame,…

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Close Out Summer With the Triangle’s Sizzling Summer Sounds

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By Greer Wylder
August 15, 2017

Although summer is almost over, there is still time to enjoy the last of the live music series at The Triangle, as Sizzling Summer Sounds continues this Wednesday, August 16, and next Wednesday, August 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. The artists perform in the upper level courtyard between Saddle Ranch Chop House and La Vida Cantina. This Wednesday, artist Clif Miller performs classics from the 80s and 90s, while the last show on August 23 will feature Guitar Romantica, a Latin duo who will entertain visitors. The music is a great opportunity to enjoy these last summer evenings over…

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Sidecar Doughnuts Now Open Late and For Lunch

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By Greer Wylder
August 14, 2017

Sidecar’s flagship Costa Mesa location opened in 2012 serving the freshest doughnuts made from scratch with only the finest ingredients. To this day, there’s still quite a line to get in for their artisan doughnuts such as Passion Fruit Pavlova, Huckleberry, Maple Bacon and Saigon Cinnamon Crumb. They only use fresh, seasonal products and make everything in house from real ingredients—infused glazes, hand crushed compotes, flavored custards and creams, and even homemade pie crust and streusel crumble toppings. Flavor selection change monthly, with a new weekly Gluten Free option announced on Monday. For the first time, Sidecar is now open…

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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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