The Dose

Mom and Pop Style Wine Pub

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2014

Feeling like you’re a wine novice, but want to experience a rich wine/food experience without feeling intimidated?  At the new Calivino Wine Pub, a wine bar and restaurant concept that just opened near Angel Stadium in Anaheim, owner Daniel Bradley created a spot for guests to relax, feel at home, and enjoy wines, beers and seasonal plates. His love for mom and pop style restaurants, where you can frequent without spending a lot of money, was his motivation for creating Calivino Wine Pub.  “I built a space where guests can come enjoy a drink and good conversation, meet with friends,…

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The Fourth Year of Living Peacefully

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2014

Join the Center for Living Peace in Irvine Saturday, May 17 for an all-day celebration honoring its fourth year of making good happen (and pick up a cupcake, too!). The Center will be offering free family-oriented classes focusing on compassion and living peace from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will also be offering a free week of classes on Tuesday, May 13 to Friday, May 16. The Center for Living Peace, in partnership with UC Irvine, has already brought high-profile speakers to inspire leadership, charity, education and sustainability at its Living Peace Series, including Charlize Theron, Sir Richard Branson,…

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Empower Your Jeans

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2014

Tired of shopping on your own for denim at big name department stores? The new Denim Lab at The District at Tustin Legacy is on a mission to elevate your experience with personal, intimate and warm attention when it comes to finding the perfect pair of jeans. Join the celebration tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. with a live DJ, models sporting the latest styles, and show this Daily Dose to one of the sales associates and receive 20% off one your purchase during the grand opening. At the urban and chic Denim Lab, the emphasis is to make you…

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Give Mom the Royal Treatment at Patina Restaurants

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By Greer Wylder
May 08, 2014

In honor of Mother’s Day, all of Patina’s Restaurants in Orange County--Pinot Provence, Catal and Tangata--have created specialty brunch menus so that you can leave the cooking to the Patina chefs and let her enjoy delicious cuisine in a beautiful setting whether it’s a spring garden or an elegant dining room. And, all mothers will receive a special keepsake recipe booklet by Patina Pastry Chef Carlos Enriquez. Pinot Provence 3-courses Snap Pea Salad with Snap Peas, Arugula, La Quercia Proscuitto, Burrata Cheese, and Elderflower Vinaigrette Short Rib Egg in a Hole with Toasted Brioche, Braised Short Rib, Pipérade, Fried Egg,…

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Intimate Pop-Up Dinner With 24 Carrots

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By Greer Wylder
May 07, 2014

For the first time, 24 carrots, one of SoCal’s most sought-after catering and events companies, is offering a pop-up dinner series debuting on May 22 at 7 to 10 p.m. at Rancho Las Lomas in Silverado. The talented team, including award-winning Chef Ashley Santo Domingo nominated for James Beards’ Rising Star and Pastry Chef Robert LeSage, will showcase the bold and complex flavors of Spanish cuisine with organic and seasonal ingredients. It’s 24 carrots twist on classic Spanish fare; each tasting will be thoughtfully paired with a delicious wine pairing. Tastings include mini paella, pan roasted halibut con arròs negre,…

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