The Dose

Taste of Fall

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By Greer Wylder
October 18, 2012

Indulge in small plates prepared by talented chefs focused on sustainable dining, as well as live music, signature cocktails, craft beer, and wine at a “Taste of Fall” tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. at OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa. All dishes will be made with local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Participating restaurants include Avanti Cafe in Costa Mesa; 370 Common Laguna Beach, Memphis Cafe Santa Ana and Costa Mesa; Sage in Newport Beach; Scott’s Restaurant & Bar in Costa Mesa; Nirvana Grille  in Laguna Beach and Mission Viejo; Slapfish in Huntington Beach; Avocado Cafe in Newport Beach; Primal Alchemy …

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Tasting Argentina

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2012

Please join Ian Blackburn of LearnAboutWine, legendary DJ Richard Blade and myself as we host “Tasting Argentina” on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at The District at Tustin Legacy. Explore well-known high tier wines and up and coming wineries of Argentina as visiting producers, owners, and winemakers will be showcasing more than 100 premium wines. You can enjoy unlimited wine tasting, appetizers from Dubliner, Bluewater Grill, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Capriotti's and RA Sushi, DJ music and a silent auction that includes wines, hotel stays and dinners at favorite restaurants. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit…

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IPA All Day

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By Greer Wylder
October 12, 2012

Attention beer lovers! Ready to find out what IPA you truly love the most? Get in on the IPA blind tasting at OC Wine Mart & Tasting Bar in Irvine Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. There will be eight IPA’s to sample including Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, Port Brewing High Tide Fresh Hop IPA, Firestone Union Jack IPA, Deviant Dales IPA, Dogfish 60 Minute IPA, Green Flash West Coast IPA and Eagle Rock Populis IPA. Cost is $25 per person for beer and cheese, $3 back will go towards purchase of featured beer. 2272 Michelson Drive in…

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Glow Tonight!

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2012

Glow Boutique +Wellness is a new concept in fashion and wellness in Laguna Beach. The women's apparel and accessories store will make you feel good on the inside and out as it also combines traditional Chinese medicine: acupuncture, constitutional facial acupuncture, and herbs. Shop for classic everyday basics with a modern twist that are easy going, stylish and beautiful. Lines available include Lanston, Krisa, Velvet, 360 Sweater, Susana Monaco, Whetherly, Feel The Piece, Citizens of Humanity, Addison, Nation Ltd., Makana, Ria Ray candles and Mai scarves. Shop for 360 Cashmere, Love Quotes linen and viscose wraps, Bella Dahl button downs,…

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Kick Start Your Baking Heart

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By Greer Wylder
October 10, 2012

One of our favorite bakeries in Orange County, Blackmarket Bakery in Irvine will be opening its second location soon at the Camp in Costa Mesa. In anticipation of the exciting new bakery, owner Chef Rachel Marie Klemek, who was just named Golden Pastry Chef of the Year by the Golden Foodie Awards, is launching a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to add a steam-injected, rotating rack bread oven. With this crucial piece of equipment, you can enjoy more delicious loaves, buns and rolls that Blackmarket is famous for. Blackmarket Bakery is shooting for a November opening at the Camp providing…

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