The Dose

Cena di San Valentino at Prego

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By Greer Wylder
January 21, 2015

This Valentine’s Day, Prego Ristorante’s Executive Chef Ugo Allesina, born and raised in the region of Piemonte, will be preparing a Northern Italian four-course dinner, complete with a Grand Marnier molten chocolate cappuccino mousse cake dessert, for $68.95 per guests or $130 per couple (excludes tax and gratuity). This special menu will be offered in addition to the restaurant’s regular dinner menu on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14th (also available Friday, February 13th and Sunday, February 15th). Prego’s menu features authentic pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, freshly made pastas, grilled fresh fish, spit-roasted meats and fowl, and an extensive…

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You can Win a 2015 Toyota Prius

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By Greer Wylder
January 20, 2015

Imagine, you can win a 2015 Toyota Prius and help fund a cure for type 1 diabetes. Thanks to the generous contribution of one of the 2015 JDRF Dream Gala Honorees, Toyota Motor Sales, you could win a 2015 Toyota Prius by purchasing a $100 ticket and only 500 will be sold. The winner will be announced on Saturday, March 28 at the JDRF Dream Gala "Join The Revolution" at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. (Winner does not need to be present to win.) To purchase your ticket(s) today, please click here or contact Sarah Smith at 949.885.5023 or…

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The Off Center Festival Kicks Off

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2015

The fourth annual Off Center Festival, Segerstrom Center of the Arts’ alternative and cutting-edge music and theatre festival kicks off this week. It runs January 21 – 31 and features ten intriguing performers and companies making their debut at the Center. There will also be two free Parties-on-the-Plaza (POP) Saturday, January 24 and Friday, January 30. The first POP will feature Orange County rocker Nick Waterhouse. On January 30, the party features  the cumbia, afrobeat, trad funk fusion of Jungle Fire and a blend of deep soul, rare funk, and afro-disco of Orgone. To round out the celebration of music…

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Dine Newport Beach Restaurant Week Jan. 19 - Feb. 1

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By Greer Wylder
January 16, 2015

Newport Beach will be kicking off a fresh Restaurant Week on Sunday and extending the culinary celebration to two weeks of dining choices from January 19 - February 1. Your choices range from international cuisine, locally sourced seafood, grilled steaks, vegetarian specialties and much more. It’s time to map your Dine Newport Beach course and reserve your next culinary experience. Participating restaurants will be serving up special prix-fixe menus, with lunches available for just $10, $15, $20 or $25 and dinners for $20, $30, $40 or $50. The full list of participating restaurants are available online here. You can search…

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Who Do You Want To Be In 2015?

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2015

The decorations are packed up, houseguests have said goodbye, and it’s time to say hello to 2015! This year, abandon your normal New Year’s Resolutions and discover your next hobby or passion at SOCO, a favorite destination of Orange County foodies, designers, and fashionistas. Read on to learn more about what’s coming up at SOCO and who you could be in 2015! Sommelier? … Wine Tasting classes at LCA Wine Throughout the year, LCA Wine at SOCO offers fun wine tastings and seminars that will teach you more about everything that goes into your favorite glass of pinot, merlot, or bubbly! Taught by knowledgeable chefs…

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