The Dose

Where to Find Delicious Slow Smoked BBQ

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By Greer Wylder
October 31, 2016

Craving some delicious, slow-smoked barbecue, but aren’t sure where to go? Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a Dallas-based family run barbecue franchise founded in 1941, offers nine locations in Orange County: Brea, Buena Park, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest and Tustin. It offers amazing deals and delicious Texas-style barbecue. All meats are slow smoked on-site in hickory wood burning pits. They offer a selection of signature meats: beef brisket, pulled pork, jalapeno cheddar kielbasa, chicken and pork ribs; home style sides: jalapeno beans, fried onion tanglers, baked potato casserole, and asiago creamed spinach; tangy barbecue sauce and…

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Beyond Bites, Every Bite Counts

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By Greer Wylder
October 28, 2016

As many of you know, one of my four sons was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 11 years ago. I try as much as I can to support efforts to end Type 1 Diabetes. It’s an invisible, yet life-threatening disease that’s hard to manage. And you have to be on it 24/7. Now, there’s a  new organization called Beyond Type 1, founded last year founded by Nick Jonas, Juliet de Baubigny, Sarah Lucas and Sam Talbot. It’s on a mission to educate the global community about this autoimmune disease, as well as to provide resources and support for those living with Type 1. In honor…

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Halloween Happenings at The Triangle

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By Greer Wylder
October 26, 2016

Yard House at The Triangle is offering very few tricks, but plenty of treats for both kids and their parents this Halloween. Kids 12 and under who visit Yard House in costume October 29 -31 will receive a Kids Card valid for a complimentary children’s meal on a future visit.  Parents can also savor some treats of their own, including Yard House’s signature Vampire Taco featuring carnitas, bacon chorizo, chipotle salsa, roasted garlic with cumin crema, guacamole and cilantro served in a cheese-crusted tortilla. Or opt for the Deviled Eggs topped with spicy tomato sauce, sweet chili, chives and garnished…

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Water Grill Makes Waves in Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2016

Water Grill, noted as one of the best seafood restaurants in Southern California, just opened in the former Scott's Restaurant & Bar near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Water Grill also has locations in Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica and San Diego. King’s Seafood’s, the company’s private seafood distribution operation based in Santa Ana provides all the seafood for Water Grill’s menu. Menus are crafted daily to account for freshly caught fish and seasonal culinary changes for Water Grill guests to enjoy. Water Grill prides itself in offering a wide variety of fin fish, oysters, crustaceans and shellfish. The Orange…

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Jets Above OC

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2016

This weekend marks the final stop of the U.S. Tour of the Breitling Jet Team. They’ll be performing at the Huntington Beach Airshow on Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23, along with co-headliners, The United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron - the Thunderbirds--before returning home to Europe. The team flies seven Czech Aero L-39 Albatros jets. I was fortunate enough to meet up with the seven pilots that comprise the Breitling Jet Team at Tourneau at South Coast Plaza, along with a special showcase of the limited edition Breitling Jet Team watches: the Chronomat 44 and Chronomat GMT.…

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