The Dose

The Big Bite Bacon Fest at Queen Mary

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By Greer Wylder
July 24, 2015

Get ready for two glorious pork-filled days when the Queen Mary welcomes back the annual Big Bite Bacon Fest on Aug 1-2 with non-stop bacon, beer and pork-inspired entertainment. Local restaurants and chefs will offer sweet and savory samples of pork delicacies to show off their culinary skills. Festivalgoers can also enjoy their favorite pork cuisine with craft beer samples from multiple local brew houses. You can look forward to tasking samples from the winner of the 2014 People’s Choice for Best Bacon Award, Bigmista’s BBQ, as well as chefs from favorite local hotspots including Red Leprechaun and Rajin Cajun…

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Two OC Eateries at LAX

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By Greer Wylder
July 23, 2015

The next time you fly in and out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) you can look forward to dining at two OC original restaurants. The award-winning SeaLegs Wine Bar in Huntington Beach and Slapfish with its flagship location in Huntington Beach (as well as multiple locations), just opened to a global audience at the Los Angeles International Airport, Terminal 2. Now travelers can enjoy a respite from the hustle and bustle of the airport at SeaLegs Wine Bar LAX with highly rated wine offerings selected by owner Alicia Whitney, as well as craft beer selections, craft cocktails and a…

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THE ABSOLUTE WURST

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By Greer Wylder
July 22, 2015

The LA based hot dog concept that's blowing up, Dog Haus is officially opening its second OC location on Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Fullerton. (There’s also a Santa Ana location and many more opening soon in OC.). To celebrate the grand opening, franchisee Ryan Welch will be offering free Haus dogs to everyone who stops by on opening day.  Dog Haus, is known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and one-of-a-kind creations. Guests can enjoy a free Haus Dog from a selection of Dog Haus’s classic all-natural beef skinless dog served up on…

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Orange County’s Hot Spot: The Union Market in Tustin

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By Greer Wylder
July 21, 2015

The Union Market at The District in Tustin is the newest hot spot in Orange County for gourmet foods, coffee, cocktails, artisan shopping and a great place to meet friends especially ones who love to indulge in sweet cups made out of chocolate chip cookies and housemade cream at The Dirty Cookie, or enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine after work at the classy and upscale, Central Bar. Under one roof in a classic, contemporary setting with vintage aspects such as the history of Tustin in Woodsnap photos throughout the space you can drink, dine and shop from Union…

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Let the Show and Dinner Begin! Five Crowns’ Dinner in Five Parts

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By Greer Wylder
July 20, 2015

In celebration of Five Crowns' 50th anniversary, the landmark restaurant in Corona del Mar is changing it up by introducing a modern sensory experience unlike any other local eatery. Dinner in Five Parts is a new dining experience that introduces a collaboration between LA's modernized classical music ensemble wild Up, the creative producers of Santa Ana Sites and the Five Crowns culinary team. Their first Dinner in Five Parts will take place on Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. in the outdoor garden of Five Crowns.  You can enjoy a live musical performance curated with a five-course dinner and wine pairings at $149 per person. It will be an unforgettable dining and musical experience.  Reservations required by…

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