The Dose

Second Location for Eat Chow

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By Greer Wylder
May 07, 2012

Eat Chow, a casual cafe serving an eclectic mix of international cuisine for the past four years in Eastside Costa Mesa, just opened a second location in West Newport at Newport Shores.  They’re not kidding when they say they’re all over the place with food choices. You can find ribeye burritos  to almond encrusted marscapone French toast on the menu, along with  Japanese, Mexican, British and Cuban inspired dishes. It’s a hot spot for breakfast lunch and dinner daily, and for good reason. Eat Chow’s team comprised of Amy Curran, Francisco Perez and Brian McReynolds serve up delicious truffle mac…

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Mother’s Day Pop Up Shop

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By Greer Wylder
May 04, 2012

TOUS, the Spanish luxury brand, is set to show some motherly love as it plans to host a popup shop in Diamond Jamboree in Irvine today through Sunday! The TOUS popup will, not only, sell and showcase select products, but also offer a special Mother's Day promotion - something that I'm sure all the mothers out there are very upset about!  The promo, in which all customers that spend $250 or more receive either an iPhone case or any TOUS fragrance, will run May 5-13 in all TOUS stores including its flagship West Coast store in South Coast Plaza. The…

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Taste the Best of OC

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2012

Celebrate the inaugural OC Tastefest, a food, wine and entertainment festival Friday from 5 to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 10 p.m. at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. The two-day event highlights the range of cuisine and culture in Orange County. More than 25 restaurants will offer samples of new and seasonal items mixed along with classic menu items. Participating restaurants include Brasserie Pascal, 118 Degrees, Marrakesh, Salt Creek Grille, Ten Asian Bistro, Wahoo’s Fish Taco, Slater’s 50/50. Specialty retailers will offer culinary and other items to purchase including Cutco Cutlery, Olive Oil &…

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Exotic Brunch

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2012

Expand your brunch and lunch horizons with exotic flavors created by Executive Chef Shachi Mehra at Tamarind of London in Newport Beach. The restaurant combines traditional Indian flavors with local seasonal fresh and sustainable foods resulting in tasty unique dishes. The new menus are available Friday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The brunch menu includes baked eggs with kidney beans spiced with garlic and Kashmiri red chili; keema baked eggs with minced lamb, cilantro and red onion; masala scramble flavored with garlic, red chili and cilantro; and a Delhi-style omelet with black pepper, onions, ginger and serrano…

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World Premieres, Coffee on the House and More!

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2012

Greer caught two world premieres at NBFF’s Saturday night centerpiece and then rocked out at the after party at Equinox. The Lido Theatre was a full house and the after party was packed. Greer interviews the star of Should’ve Been Romeo and also of Decade of Dominance, the movie documenting long distance Hawaiian paddle boarding. The afterparty, which featured a band playing surrounded by the Equinox pool, was the cherry on top for Saturday night’s centerpiece at the Newport Beach Film Festival. The film fest continues until May 3rd and with awesome premieres and events continuing throughout the week.  

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