The Dose

Off Center Festival is Back!

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By Greer Wylder
January 12, 2016

Segerstrom Center’s annual Off Center Festival returns January 16 – January 30, 2016 with a new line-up of creative, modern and even controversial artists and shows. The festival will present Manual Cinema’s ADA/AVA, Dorothée Munyaneza’s Samedi Détente, Kid Koala’s Nufonia Must Fall, Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely in Sacred Music for Sacred Times, Sarah Jones’ Sell/Buy/Date and the Martha Redbone Roots Project. There will be two FREE Parties on the Plaza – January 16 and 23 at 6 p.m.. Both will offer live music, dancing and food truck cuisine The Off Center Lounge in Leatherby’s Café Rouge will be open at…

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Compelling and Impressive, The Witte Speakers

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By Greer Wylder
January 11, 2016

Each year, the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation brings an impressive lineup of authors, journalists and filmmakers for the Witte Lectures at the Central Library to speak about compelling topics and issues. The high profile series is celebrating its 19th season running from January to April with five renowned speakers who will be speaking about the arts, environment, geopolitics, science, technology, economy and other relevant topics. The 2016 Witte Speakers lineup: On Friday, January 22 at 7 p.m. Jessica Fellowes on “A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey” is already sold out! Fellowes is an author and journalist, best…

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Celebrating 10 Years of Good Taste! Newport Beach Restaurant Week

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By Greer Wylder
January 08, 2016

Newport Beach will be celebrating the longest running restaurant week in Orange County! The 10th anniversary of Newport Beach Restaurant Week is coming up Monday, January 18th – Sunday, January 31st. You’ll get 14 days of incredible prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus starting at just $10 for lunch, and $20 for dinner. The options range from international cuisine, locally sourced seafood, grilled steaks, vegetarian specialties and much more. Premier eateries to choose from include The Ritz Prime Seafood, Fig & Olive, Provenance, Five Crowns, Pizzeria Mozza, Sushi Roku and Andrea at Pelican Hill. Participating restaurants will be serving up special…

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Blackmarket Bakes on Broadway!

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By Greer Wylder
January 07, 2016

Downtown Santa Ana is getting a lot sweeter with the addition of the new Blackmarket Bakery on Broadway opening on Saturday, January 9 at 8 a.m. And, be one of first 50 people and you'll get a free eggy-sandwich! Award-winning chef Rachel Klemek will be offering her delicious made-from-scratch baked goods in the downtown Santa Ana’s Santora building in the Artists Village. Her original location is at the Camp in Costa Mesa. Chef Klemek is known for staying true using baking fundamentals – butter, flour, sugar and eggs (all blackmarket goods during WWII). She focuses on giving guests a culinary experience that based…

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New Year, New Eateries at The Market Place

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By Greer Wylder
January 06, 2016

The New Year is bringing new eateries to the Market Place at Irvine and Tustin. Now you’ll have even more choices for a great new breakfast spot, an after work dinner with family and friends, and desserts to satisfy for your sweets cravings. FROZEN Decadent Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream is a cutting-edge premium ice creamery that uses fresh, all-natural ingredients sourced from local farms and dairies. The ice cream is made-to-order using liquid nitrogen, in less than 3 minutes, offering indulgent custom and signature flavors, add-ins and toppings. Signature flavors include Blackberry Goat Cheese, Orange Blossom Blueberry, Avocado Chocolate Coconut and…

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