The Dose

Food, Wine, & Jazz at St. Regis Monarch Beach

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By Greer Wylder
August 26, 2015

Join the inaugural Food, Wine, & Jazz at St. Regis Monarch Beach kicking off Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30. Featuring the culinary talents of celebrity Chef Michael Mina, the Food Wine & Jazz at St. Regis offers a line-up of weekend of events that includes an exclusive VIP opportunity with Chef Mina, a six-course pairing dinner set against the stunning backdrop of Stonehill Tavern. Other festivities include a kick-off party, Johnnie Walker Blue Tasting, Truvee Wine Seminar, Glenmorangie Scotch Seminar, two Grand tastings, Champagne on the Beach, and finally a Seaside Jazz Brunch. More than 50 premiere wineries…

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One Night Packed With Flavor: Crave and Crawl

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2015

Downtown Fullerton’s first-ever Crave and Crawl will be taking place on Thursday, August 27 from 5-9 p.m. The Crave and Crawl will feature nearly 40 restaurants and attendees will receive a free color map with all the participating locations.  Attendees will go to the restaurant to enjoy free food and drink – this is not a “taste of” event. The event is hosted by e-foodie free to e-foodie members (a hyper-local, deal-based site where it’s free to download offers). Anyone can sign up to be an e-foodie member – membership is also free. Guests will then receive restaurant offers from…

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The Best Chicken in OC

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2015

Crispy, juicy rotisserie chicken, hummus, famous garlic sauce, and freshly baked pita like no other—this is Zankou Chicken. If you haven’t been to Zankou Chicken in Anaheim, you’re missing out on some of the best chicken in Orange County. With roots in Lebanon, the Los Angeles based fast casual eatery with eight locations mostly in the LA area, is affordable, delicious and committed to high quality standards. They do not serve frozen, canned, microwaved or artificial flavored foods. Its famous chicken is delivered fresh every day, beef is high quality USDA and its pita bread is baked fresh daily, too. …

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Pass and Share at the new OPM Restaurant and Lounge

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By Greer Wylder
August 20, 2015

Huntington Beach is booming with new great restaurants to choose from. We just celebrated the second location of our favorite sandwich shop in OC, Sessions West Coast Deli on the Pacific Coast Highway, and we love the ocean views and dining experience at BLK Earth Sea Spirits at Main and Pacific Coast Highway. And now, OPM Restaurant and Lounge just opened on Warner Avenue. With a modern twist on American cuisine with global influences, OPM is bringing new flavors, small bites and a tapas concept to the Orange County restaurant scene. Executive Chef Charles Cho, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate,…

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The Chipotle of Poke

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By Greer Wylder
August 20, 2015

For poke fans and anyone who loves fish tacos, the best news of the day is that Mission Viejo-based fins Poke Fusion is reopening today with a new makeover and all new customizable bowls—think the Chipotle of poke! Now, fins Poke Fusion focuses on custom-built poke bowls, macho rolls and fresh fish tacos, using only the finest ingredients. You can build your own meals with the help of fins’ talented sushi chefs, brothers Peter and David Cho.  The Chos began their culinary career nearly a decade ago at a sushi restaurant in the same spot, and are committed to offer the highest quality fish and…

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