The Dose

Live From Segerstrom Center, It’s Kevin Nealon

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2021

For the first time, Kevin Nealon, formerly of Saturday Night Live, makes his Segerstrom Center debut with stand-up performances on the Argyros Plaza on Friday, May 14 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. He’s received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series Weeds and most recently starred on the CBS-TV comedy series Man With A Plan. Nealon produces and hosts the digital series Hiking with Kevin, exclusively available on his YouTube channel of the same name, and tours his stand-up globally. Masks must be worn by all guests upon check-in and until they arrive to their assigned viewing…

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Live Stand Up is Back at Irvine Improv

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By Greer Wylder
April 23, 2021

Live stand-up is back at the Improv Comedy Club at Irvine Spectrum. Enjoy best-in-class shows, delicious food, and cocktails for the ultimate night out. They have implemented a layout of socially distanced seating, in groups of two, four and six to maximize the safety of guests. Total seating is limited to the current allowable capacity under state guidelines, distributed throughout the entire showroom. For all other questions you might have, visit here. Since 1987, Irvine Improv has been dedicated to bringing Orange County the biggest and brightest stars in comedy, exceptional service, and a fun, laugh-out-loud entertainment experience.  ‌ May…

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New Concessions Concepts Coming to Huntington State Beach

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By Greer Wylder
April 22, 2021

Beginning this spring, creator Alicia Whitney and the team behind acclaimed concessions along Bolsa Chica State Beach will add another milestone to Huntington Beach. Prjkt Restaurant Group has inked a 10-year agreement, in partnership with the California State Park System, for three new beach concessions and a re-envisioned beach rental kiosk along a 3-mile stretch of Huntington State Beach. The beachside locations are set to begin operations to the public starting in late spring 2021, following CDC guidelines. The contract comes five years after Prjkt Restaurant Group enhanced Bolsa Chica State Beach concessions in 2016. Located on the iconic “main…

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Top Ramen Restaurant Opens In Orange

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By Greer Wylder
April 21, 2021

Japanese Chef Toshimasa Sano just opened his second ramen restaurant in Orange. Chef Sano was trained at the famed Tsujita ramen restaurant in Tokyo and opened his first restaurant RAMEN & TSUKEMEN TAO in Buena Park in August 2019, which the Orange County Register named second on the top 10 Japanese ramen restaurants in Orange County in 2020.  Chef Sano is especially excited about this second location in Orange County, which can safely serve twice as many customers as the Buena Park location. A new menu will feature vegetarian ramen options as well as ramen dishes made with miso broth,…

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Mother’s Day aboard X Wine Railroad

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By Greer Wylder
April 20, 2021

Celebrate this Mother’s Day aboard X Wine Railroad on a curated wine tasting excursion from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Wine Country.  Tickets for the May 9 “Meet the Winemaker” small group getaway are $399 per person and include a tour and tasting at two select wineries, vineyard-style lunch, round-trip transportation from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, drinks and snacks on board plus free time to explore Los Olivos.  Tickets are on sale now and available at xwinerailroad.com – space is limited. A special Business Class car has been reserved aboard the Pacific Surfliner exclusively for X Wine Railroad…

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