The Dose

Pig Out in OC

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By Greer Wylder
May 31, 2011

It’s not everyday that you can order a whole roasted suckling pig dinner in Orange County. Now you can (with a week’s advance notice) at Haven Gastropub in Old Towne Orange. Executive Chef Greg Daniels is roasting a natural and humanely raised pig for its new bold summer menu. Haven Gastropub introduces 17 new menu items in line with its concept of serving quality gourmet comfort food. The new offerings include fresh, locally grown and organic seasonal English peas, heirloom tomatoes, asparagus, rainbow carrots, and fava bean leaves. Intricate fresh pork dishes including smoked bacon gazpacho, porchetta di testa (hog’s…

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Orange Goes Organic Saturdays!

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2011

Supporting sustainable foods is even easier now that Old Towne Orange's Farmers & Artisans Market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. through November. And this farmers market is extra special, thanks to executive chef/owner Gabbi Patrick of Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen in Old Towne Orange. She’s been cultivating relationships with farmers for the Saturday farmers' market and carefully making sure their crops hold to the highest standards. Along with her husband Ed, they’ve formed a coalition of local chefs and restaurants dedicated to supporting the farmer’s market, including Haven Gastropub, Marché Moderne, the Crosby, Bruxie Gourmet Waffle Sandwiches, Park…

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OC Weekend: Recycled Jean Therapy

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By Greer Wylder
May 26, 2011

Stop by the grand opening of Reuse Jeans flagship store in Laguna Beach through the entire Memorial Day weekend to take advantage of in-store specials including a buy one-get-one-free offer, a model casting call Saturday from noon to 3 p.m., and a live performance by VK Lynne on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. Reuse Jeans are made of 80% recycled textiles, plus the prices are affordable, men's denim cost about $125, and women's cost about $95. And you can choose from jeans, jackets and vests for women, as well as a new men’s line. 1020 S. Coast Highway in Laguna…

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Sweet in San Clemente!

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By Greer Wylder
May 25, 2011

Sugar Blossom Bake Shop, a boutique bakery in San Clemente, is where it’s at in south Orange County for premium bakery items thanks to Lei Shishak, former executive pastry chef at Stonehill Tavern at St. Regis Monarch Beach. Last year, she ventured out on her own with Sugar Blossom Bake Shop, a place for made-from-scratch cookies, cupcakes, and cakes. You can’t go wrong with favorites like a refreshing lemon cupcake topped with light, lemony torched meringue; or chocolate chip mint Valrhona chocolate cupcake with mint frosting sprinkled with Callebaut chocolate chips; and the delicious oatmeal toffee cherry cookies loaded with…

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OC Band Spotlight: In 3D!

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By Greer Wylder
May 24, 2011

When Kiev kicks off Segerstrom Center's latest installment of its popular Indie Band Series on May 24 in Samueli Theater, expect a whole new dimension to their music making -- 3D. Orange County's own Kiev, which took home Best Indie Band at the 2011 OC Music Awards, will start the evening before turning it over to Menomena. During their performance, there will be a custom, stereoscopic 3D projection show. This new dimension to the musical performance is a collaboration between Kiev and the renowned visual events producer Martin Brinkerhoff Associates, which uses images inspired by film animation and analogue videos…

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