The Dose

Crazy For Kabuki!

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By Greer Wylder
September 03, 2010

The newest Kabuki restaurant, a full-service, yet casual dining concept is opening Saturday at the Brea Marketplace in Brea. The original OC location is in Huntington Beach. With more than 150 menu items offered every day this affordable eaterie should appeal to those seeking classic and innovative Japanese cuisine. Kabuki’s menu features signature sushi and sashimi selections such as the pyramid roll with tuna, avocado, krab, and arare, with yuzu tartare, ($9.95) and Kabuki’s most popular premium roll, the lotus on fire roll with spicy tuna, lotus root, and fresh sliced jalapeño on top of a California roll ($9.95). Signature…

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Just Like Grandma Makes

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By Greer Wylder
September 01, 2010

Soprano’s, a great little Italian eatery in Costa Mesa, is raising funds to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Through Oct. 31, mention JDRF at Soprano’s and you will receive 10% off your bill and 10% of all food revenue will go to JDRF. The offer is good at lunch Monday through Friday, and dinner Tuesdays through Thursday and Sundays. Dine-in only. Soprano’s offer fresh Italian recipes handed down from the owner, Brooklyn-born Joe Morano’s Italian grandmother. Morano is often found in the kitchen cooking up specials like an heirloom tomato and fresh…

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Sip, Sand and Wine!

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By Greer Wylder
August 31, 2010

Who knew that September is California Wine Month? A trio of sister hotels—La Casa Del Camino, Laguna Beach Inn, and Hotel Ménage—will be celebrating all month long with Sip, Sand, and Save packages. At La Casa Del Camino in Laguna Beach enjoy a getaway just steps from the sand. The landmark hotel, built in 1927, also offers suites from the renowned Casa Surf Project. You can savor a special California wine dinner for two featuring carefully selected wine paired with delicious entrees from Chef Craig (voted Top Chef in Orange County 2010) at the hotel’s four-star K’ya Bistro, Sunday through…

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DJ DC To Rock All Night!

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2010

Sutra is rocking Labor Day like no other with a five-day music extravaganza (Sept.1 to 5) at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa and tonight starting at 11:59 p.m. DJ DC begins his quest to break the Guinness World Record for the longest club DJ endurance marathon—straight spinning for more than 121 hours. At Sutra5, more than 50 performers will rock the crowds turning the center into a mecca of food, luxury cabanas and outdoor performances during the day, with Sutra hosting unprecedented world-class talent at night within the club. Here’s the lineup: Wednesday, Above & Beyond; Thursday, Joris Voorn; Friday,…

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The Tents are up!

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2010

von Hemert Interiors’ best sale of the year is going on now through Labor Day   . Save up to 75% off everything storewide at its newly remodeled Laguna   Beach store, and under the tent at its Costa Mesa location. Look for   their ads in the Daily Pilot, the LA Times, and the OC Register, they’re   offering coupons for an additional 15% off already reduced art,  mirrors, lamps and accessories and an additional 10% off any one item   under the tent. Stickley is also offering 45% off one Stickley furniture   or accessory item—an unprecedented offer.…

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