The Dose

Eastern Flavors Meets Western Cuisine

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2015

Now you can create healthy, quick and affordable dishes at the newest California Gogi Grill that just opened at The Market Place in Irvine. There’s also one on Campus Drive at University Center in Irvine. California Gogi Grill is on a mission to bring Korean cuisine to everyone while allowing diners to explore the flavors from their respective roots and make them their own. In other words, you can mix and match vegetables, rice, meats and sauces and make a dish just the way you like it. The menu offers an assortment of meats, banchan or (side dishes), and choices…

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Portola Coffee Lab Opening Four New OC Projects

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By Greer Wylder
February 09, 2015

It’s already been a banner year for Portola Coffee Lab, which opened its flagship location at the OC Mix in Costa Mesa four years ago—it’s opening four new Orange County locations and it was just named 2015 Micro Roaster of the Year from Roast Magazine. Today marks the first of four new Portola Coffee Lab openings, as Union Market at The District at Tustin Legacy celebrates its new location. Founders and owners, Jeff and Christa Duggan continue to focus on creating a 100% single-cup craft brew coffeehouse designed and constructed as a nod to craft, quality, and freshness. The next three…

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Laguna Beach based Modern Pop

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2015

A few years ago, new parents, Julie and Brad Podolec searched for healthy popsicles to help sooth their son’s teething pain. They wanted simple, fruit only popsicles without added sugar and artificial flavors and couldn’t find what they wanted so they decided to create their own. Fast forward to today, now they own Laguna Beach based Modern Pop, a unique ice pop company with SoCal inspired fruit flavors: Raspberry Ginger, raspberry matched with a strong ginger kick; Mango Mint, chunks of mango with a refreshing mint taste; Watermelon Cilantro, watermelon accented with cilantro and twists of lime; and Strawberry Lemonade…

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SOCO - Your Valentine’s Day Dining Destination

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2015

Valentine’s Day is only days away, and you might still be hard at work coming up with the perfect gift or romantic evening for your special someone. Luckily, SOCO has you covered! Whether you’re looking for gourmet treats, personalized gifts, or special dining options from award-winning restaurants, you can find it all at SOCO, Orange County’s premier dining and shopping destination.  Fancy a quiet night in or a romantic Valentine’s Day picnic? Then pick up a cheese plate at Surfas Culinary District.  With a delicious array of cheese - including Fromage d'Affinois double cream brie and Ewephoria Extra Aged sheep's milk gouda, and Prosciutto di San Daniele and half of a…

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Valentine’s Day Dining At SeaLegs

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By Greer Wylder
February 04, 2015

Celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day at SeaLegs Wine Bar in Huntington Beach, a three-time Best Californian Cuisine Golden Foodie Award winner. It’s offering special Valentine’s Day dishes on Saturday, Feb. 14 along with its full regular menu of seasonal California shared plates. And, of course you can enjoy limited production wines, hand-selected craft beers, craft cocktails. SeaLegs boasts a Hampton’s inspired décor with a beautiful glass encased 2,000-bottle wine cellar as a backdrop. Valentine’s Day dishes include Seafood Chowder, with crab, salmon, clams, with a lobster cream broth served in a bread bowl with paprika oil and micro celery…

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