The Dose

We Love Poke Festival in OC

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By Greer Wylder
June 25, 2014

In celebration of all things poke, the I Love Poke Festival returns on Monday, June  30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at a new venue, the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. The foodie festival and chef competition will feature more than 20 well-known chefs and restaurants offering attendees unlimited tastings of Hawaiian and Asian-inspired dishes. Traditional Hawaiian plate lunches and offerings will be provided by Hula Girls Shave Ice, Dough Dough's Malasadas, L& L Hawaiian Barbecue Irvine, Snowflakes, Sambazon, King's Hawaiian, Adobo Loco and Manila Sky. Featured competitors in the culinary battle for the title of “Best Poke will also be available for attendees to sample.…

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It’s All Greek Fest To Me

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By Greer Wylder
June 25, 2014

Get ready for a fantastic family friendly experience of Greek foods, wines, music and dance as the 36th annual “A Taste of Greece” Festival returns to Irvine on Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29.  The grounds of St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine, the largest congregation in Orange County, will transform into a three-day festival featuring authentic recipes for traditional Greek dishes, delicious pastries, Greek and American coffees, as well as Greek wine and beer. Guests can feast on chicken, lamb chops, Greek French fries, gyros, pastichio (Greek lasagna), loucanico (Greek sausage), spanakopita (spinach and feta pie), dolmathes…

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Au Revoir Avanti Cafe

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By Greer Wylder
June 24, 2014

After nine years of serving some of the best vegetarian and organic foods in Orange County, Avanti Café in Costa Mesa is starting a new era of new beginnings for Avanti Natural. Chefs and co-owners Mark Cleveland and Tanya Fuqua will close the restaurant where they have created a haven for foodies and lovingly prepared everything from scratch and serve as much organic ingredients as possible. Its final day of dining is Sunday, June 29. After that, Cleveland and Fuqua will be doing culinary consulting, recipe, menu and product development as well as creating Avanti Natural Lifestyle content for their…

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Celebrate Fourth of July in St. Regis Style

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By Greer Wylder
June 23, 2014

With Fourth of July just around the corner, consider celebrating in style with dinner and a spectacular fireworks show at the St. Regis Monarch Beach.  You can choose from two decadent dining options, as Motif and Chef Michael Mina's Stonehill Tavern are offering delicious food, fantastic drinks, and fireworks. Motif Restaurant  Motif will host a one-of-a-kind dining experience on their terrace that includes dinner and a front row seat to the Fourth of July fireworks spectacular. Executive Chef Frederic Castan created a special four-course menu served at 7 p.m. Reservations are available for $95 per person or $140 with wine pairings.…

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The Inaugural Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival

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By Greer Wylder
June 20, 2014

In just three short months, food and wine enthusiasts can get excited about attending the first annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival at the Newport Beach Civic Center running from Sept. 20-21. Attendees can enjoy two days of tasting, sipping, and experiencing a culinary extravaganza with renowmed chefs, wineries, sommeliers, mixologists and jazz artists. Starting today, you can get in on the discounted pre-sale tickets for the daytime epicuream festival. Pre-sale single day tickets start at $160 with two-day passes available for $300. Prices will increase after pre-sale tickets are sold. Tickets for the exclusive evening events, including a…

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