The Dose

Future Culinary Pros—The New CulinaryLab

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By Greer Wylder
September 03, 2015

Orange County is in for the first of its kind culinary education when CulinaryLab, a contemporary cooking school that combines an apprenticeship with a top chef in OC launches in October at the Anaheim Packing House in Anaheim. CulinaryLab combines a local chef-inspired curriculum, tech-savvy training, hands-on learning, and a sustainable food philosophy. The immersive, hands-on approach includes 28 weeks of professional chef-led training, and an apprenticeship in a restaurant kitchen alongside some of Orange County’s top chefs. Current chef partners include Mark McDonald, Chef/Owner of Old Vine Café; Carlos Salgado, Chef/Owner of Taco Maria; Jason Quinn, Chef/Owner of Playground; Peter Petro, Executive Chef…

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Line-up for Sandwiches at The Trough

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By Greer Wylder
September 01, 2015

From the same group who brought us the Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar restaurant and the Trough Sandwich Kitchen on the picturesque Lago Santa Margarita in Rancho Santa Margarita comes their first foray into Newport Beach: The Trough Sandwich Kitchen on the Balboa Peninsula, just steps from the beach, Balboa Pier, boardwalk and the Fun Zone.  The super casual Trough Sandwich Kitchen in Newport Beach just opened and is serving breakfast all day, as well as lunch and dinner created by Executive Chef Karl Pfleider. With six cold sandwiches and eleven hot sandwiches to choose from all served on OC…

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Images Salon 14th Annual Cut-A-Thon for Childhelp

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By Greer Wylder
August 31, 2015

Images Salon in Corona del Mar is celebrating its 14th Annual Cut-A-Thon on Sunday, Sept. 13  for Childhelp, dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse. This award-winning salon is known for its cutting edge cuts, color and innovative stylists.  Images’ stylists will be cutting hair on their day off---Sunday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise money for abused children. All haircuts will cost only $45. 100% proceeds will go directly to Childhelp group homes in Costa Mesa. This fun-filled event will include haircuts for a fraction of the price, opportunity drawings for fabulous gift…

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Find Some New Things to Love: Union Market

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By Greer Wylder
August 28, 2015

Orange County’s newest collection of local shops and eateries under one convenient roof is Union Market at The District in Tustin. At the classic and contemporary setting, you can find a curated selection of gourmet foods, coffee, organic juices, cocktails, artisan shopping and a relaxing place to meet friends anytime. Union Market includes Orange County’s original artisan coffeehouse, Portola Coffee Lab that takes the art of coffee to new levels by not only hand-selecting beans, roasting, but introducing us to different brewing styles for coffees. Kettlebar, a Southern-infused steam kettle cooking eatery is the place to find traditional Southern specialties…

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Michoacán Street Food at Urbana

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By Greer Wylder
August 27, 2015

Urbana is the latest artisan eatery to open at the Anaheim Packing House. Owner Javier Cuadra was born and raised in Zamora, Mexico and grew up with access to delicious, fresh street food. After exporting seasonal organic berries from Mexico, he eventually yearned to open a restaurant and now with Chef Ernie Alvarado’s culinary artistry he’s bringing hearty and healthy Michoacán street food to the Packing House family.  Urbana offers 100% natural and fresh ingredients including handmade tortillas, gourmet tacos such as tinga tu taco with cotija, pickled red onion, and micro cilantro. Other delicious items include snapper ceviche, nachos…

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