The Dose

Oceanfront Dining at Driftwood Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
June 10, 2014

Oceanfront dining options just got even better now that Driftwood Kitchen will be opening on Tuesday, June 17 in the former Beach House spot in Laguna Beach. The same team behind The Deck on Laguna Beach and Fireside Tavern in Costa Mesa, transformed the former Beach House with breathtaking ocean views into a new dining experience featuring the freshest and finest seafood, steaks and hand-shucked oysters, alongside handcrafted cocktails in the Stateroom Bar to complement Chef Rainer Schwarz’ menu of ocean-inspired offerings, the new 20-seat Stateroom Bar will feature classic cocktails with an emphasis on fine bourbons and whiskeys artfully…

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Eat. See. Be Seen. Hoag Summer Movie Classic

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By Greer Wylder
June 09, 2014

The Hoag Summer Movie Classic returns for the 27th year on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Hangar at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. The annual food and film event, hosted by the Hoag Hospital Foundation and its 552 Club, serves up culinary masterpieces from over 30 of Orange County’s finest restaurants, along with live entertainment followed by a showing of the film “Gravity.” The restaurants will be serving everything from ceviche shooters to creative tacos and sliders, to freshly brewed specialty coffee and decadent desserts. Each restaurant donates their time and talent to this event, raising funds…

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Radio Disney’s Father’s Day Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
June 06, 2014

Join the Radio Disney Road Crew in celebrating Father’s Day at The District at Tustin Legacy on Saturday, June 14, from noon to 2 p.m. in the AMC Tustin 14 Courtyard. Radio Disney will have fun for the whole family with games, activities, arts and crafts, special prize giveaways and surprises for dad. The District at Tustin Legacy is at 2437 Park Ave. in Tustin.

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Shop for Dad at SOCO and The OC Mix!

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By Greer Wylder
June 04, 2014

When it comes to gift-giving, the options are endless for your Outdoorsy Dad at SOCO!  Gear CoOp has everything for camping, hiking, skiing, climbing, practicing yoga, and more. Stop by PIRCH to pick up that grill Dad has been eyeing. Or, head to  Heirlooms & Hardware  to grab some vintage shelving for the garage to help keep all of Dad’s hobbies organized - and looking good! Treat your techie dad to some great gadgets (and cool clothes!) from Cloth & Metal  at The OC Mix. Recently reopened and double the size, this boutique is the perfect place for you to…

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SideDoor with the Beer Chicks

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By Greer Wylder
June 03, 2014

Renowned beer sommeliers, Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune, also known as the Beer Chicks, will be hosting a five-course beer dinner at the SideDoor in Corona del Mar on Thursday at 7 p.m. The two time authors will be sharing their expertise of all things beer at the English-style gastropub.  The collaborative dinner will be paired with exclusive beers poured from Chicago's Goose Island Beer Co. (Madame Rose, Lolita, Ogden, Bourbon County Stout, and Bourbon County Barleywine), and Maine's Allagash Beer Company (Saison, Curieux, Session Brett, Victor, Fluxus 2013). Each guest will take home a souvenir glass from both breweries. The cost is…

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