The Dose

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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Pageant of the Masters ‘Be My Valentine’

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2015

Nothing says “Be My Valentine” better than tickets to the 2015 Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach. Watch real people be magically transformed into life-sized re-creations of famous works of art. A live narrator guides you through the story of each living picture accompanied by a full orchestra. For a limited time, $14 tickets are available for Director’s Tier Side seating, regularly $20. This special offer applies to Monday – Thursday evening performances only and ends February 14. Order tickets today by calling 800.487.3378 or online at www.PageantTickets.com 650 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

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Happy National Frozen Yogurt Day! Free Frozen Yogurt and Toppings at Yogurtland

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By Greer Wylder
February 02, 2015

Every day is a holiday and today is no different. It’s National Frozen Yogurt Day and thanks to Yogurtland and the Hershey Company, the fourth annual celebration is even sweeter. Today, all Yogurtland locations will offer free frozen yogurt, toppings and a limited edition Hershey’s collectible spoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Yogurtland’s celebration of all things frozen yogurt will include the debut of two new handcrafted flavors created with Hershey York Peppermint Pattie and Hershey’s Chocolate Milkshake, and two new toppings York Peppermint Patties Minis and Hershey’s Mini Kisses. And, if you register for Yogurtland’s Real Rewards from Feb.…

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Slapfish Opening, Free Lobster Rolls, and Recipe Search in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
January 30, 2015

In celebration of Slapfish’s third Orange County location opening in Newport Beach on Monday, Feb. 2, Slapfish Chef/Owner Andrew Gruel is giving the first 100 people a free lobster roll, and offering the opportunity for one lucky person to have a restaurant menu item named in their honor. To enter, simply submit your own seafood dish recipe on Slapfish’s Facebook page. The winner will have a namesake menu item for two months at the Newport Beach location and can eat it for free each time they go to the restaurant. Recipes must meet Slapfish standards of sustainability, and should emphasize fresh fish…

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