The Dose

Literature Meets Coffee

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2014

Literature meets coffee at the new Ink & Bean Coffee Saloon & Wordshop in Anaheim celebrating its grand opening on Saturday. Ink & Bean features premium Stumptown Coffee and locally homemade pastries from beloved Blackmarket Bakery in Costa Mesa. There will also be ongoing literary events such as author signings, professor talks, story sharing and old time radio programming, as well as Write Ins on the first Wednesday of each month for writers of all genres.  Grand opening festivities include a selection of Steinbeck audiobooks playing and half off coffee with the purchase of a pastry. At the same time,…

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SOCO - Your Valentine’s Day Shopping + Dining Destination

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2014

Valentine’s Day may be fast approaching, but there’s no need to stress over planning a special day for your special someone. From personal gifts to gourmet treats, the shops at SOCO have everything you need to put together a thoughtful Valentine’s Day in a snap – You’ll even have time to pick up a little something up for yourself. If picking out the perfect gift is still on your to-do list, Lili Claspe Jewelry offers stunning women’s accessories made from vintage or handmade pieces and one of a kind gemstones. Each piece is individually handmade and a thoughtful way of…

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A Valentine’s Gift Worth Investigating

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2014

The Pageant of the Masters solves the mystery of the perfect Valentine’s Gift with tickets to this summer’s production “The Art Detective,” running July 9 – August 30. 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.

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Showcase Series at The Coach House

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By Greer Wylder
February 04, 2014

Come out and support local music tonight at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano and receive giveaways from KROQ, Guitar Center, OC Weekly, Audiofly, Ernie Ball, popchips and more. The 2014 OC Music Awards Best Live Band Showcase Series will start at 8 p.m. with Zach Churchill, Alice Wallace, Foley, Nilu and Monroe performing live. All Showcases are free to attend. The Showcase Series will culminate at the 2014 OC Music Awards on March 8 at the City National Grove of Anaheim when the music industry comes together to honor the achievements of local artists in 26 categories. Showcase…

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World’s Best Dumplings Coming to OC

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2014

Get ready to enjoy some of the world’s best dumplings late summer at South Coast Plaza when Din Tai Fung, the world famous dumpling house opens its doors. The New York Times reportedly named Din Tai Fung, tentatively scheduled to open in the former McDonald’s on Level 2 in August, as one top ten restaurants in the world. The award-winning Taiwan based restaurant currently has 82 locations including in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Korea, as well as three U.S. locations closer to home, in Arcadia, Glendale, and Seattle. Din Tai Fung, so beloved by loyal fans, ranked…

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