The Dose

Hello Kitty Meets Afters Ice Cream

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By Greer Wylder
June 27, 2017

For the first time, Afters, the ice cream shop with a cult-like following is partnering with Hello Kitty to bring super cute sweets and treats to fans in new and exciting ways. The promotion kicks off on Thursday, June 29, and centers around two limited edition ice cream flavors that Afters Ice Cream has created specifically for Hello Kitty: Mama’s Apple Pie - vanilla ice cream with apple sauce, apple pie filling, and cinnamon; and Yummy Strawberry Cake - vanilla ice cream loaded with fresh strawberries, house made strawberry swirl, and shortcake bits. All Afters Ice Cream locations throughout Southern…

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Why Bounce?

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By Greer Wylder
June 26, 2017

Bounce Society in Costa Mesa is a new cardio and muscle sculpting experience that specializes in bouncing on individual trampolines. They offer five different types of classes that include 60-minute cardio and muscle toning, trampoline cardio and yoga flow, and barre restore and basic barre classes. They’ve just moved into a new studio on Monrovia Avenue in Costa Mesa. Why Bounce? Bounce Society says 10 minutes of bouncing is better than 30 minutes of running. It tones your booty and thighs in a way that other movements can’t. And, Trampolining will make you feel happier, more positive, and even more…

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30th Annual Hoag Summer Classic

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By Greer Wylder
June 23, 2017

Celebrating its 30th year, the Hoag Summer Classic, themed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” will bring together more than 40 of Orange County’s finest restaurants, live music and thousands of Hoag donors and friends on Wednesday, June 28, 5 p.m. at the Newport Dunes in Newport Beach. Thanks to Hoag’s generous donors, restaurants and volunteers, the Hoag Summer Classic has raised more than $2 million dollars and introduced many new friends to Hoag. Guests will sample delicious food and beverages from more than 40 of Orange County’s finest restaurants including: Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails, A Restaurant, Back Bay Bistro, Bayside…

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Comfort Food Concepts Debut at 4th Street Market

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By Greer Wylder
June 21, 2017

4th Street Market, the ever-evolving Santa Ana food hall in Downtown Santa Ana just opened two new exciting concepts: Red Envelope and WINGMAN. Red Envelope is a collaborative project that brings Vietnamese-fusion comfort food to the Orange County food scene. The team behind Red Envelope includes beloved Chef Hop Phan (Dos Chinos, Megadon) Chef Mike (Anchor Hitch), and Andy Nguyen (AFTERS Ice Cream, Sweet COMBforts, Portside and more). On the menu at Red Envelope you can find items such as pho with garnished with an 8-inch beef bone, spring rolls rolled in edible flowers, flavorful shrimp, crispy wings, nachos, and…

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Come and Get Some Burnt Crumbs

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By Greer Wylder
June 19, 2017

Burnt Crumbs, the newest handcrafted sandwich concept, from the owners of the popular food trucks, The Burnt Truck and Dogzilla as well as the brick and mortar, Burntzilla, just opened two locations in Irvine and Huntington Beach. Their signature gourmet sandwiches were created to evoke childhood memories, in a modern and contemporary setting. Chef and owner Paul Cao focuses on using ingredients that are made in-house from their meats to their sauces. Cult-like favorites on their menu include the Spaghetti Grilled Cheese with pressed spaghetti, fresh mozzarella, sourdough bread and marinara sauce; Crispy Pork made with a pork shoulder, salsa…

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