The Dose

The Hideaway, A Hidden Gem in Long Beach

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By Greer Wylder
April 05, 2021

The Hideaway is a hidden gem on Anaheim Street in the Zaferia district in Long Beach for anyone who appreciates a modern-day chophouse and the perfect cocktail. And, now is a great time to experience The Hideaway, it’s participating in Dine Out Long Beach through April 15 with a three-course menu for $40 per person. The Signature Drink is an Absolut Elix Orange Blossom Martini, $10. The ultra-talented Chef Ryan Morrison has curated classic steakhouse signature dishes with hints of unexpected riffs on familiar items. The menu features starters for sharing, burgers, and sandwiches as well as beefy steaks and…

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Orange County’s First Craft Distillery Serves Spirited Dishes

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By Greer Wylder
April 02, 2021

Orange County's first craft distillery is now serving up "spirited" dishes to go with its lineup of grain-to-glass spirits. Blinking Owl Distillery's new kitchen means guests can now enjoy food with their craft cocktails and it's not your average bar food, thanks to chef Luis Perez and Eddie Perez of Lola Gaspar, who are running culinary operations for the distillery. Expect tasty bites infused but what else but Blinking Owl spirits, from lovely endive, fennel, cauliflower, and apple salad with vodka citrus ginger vinaigrette to the juiciest lil baby burger with a Utah-inspired bourbon fry sauce to beautifully blistered pizza…

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12 Newport Beach Restaurants Make Easter Egg-Cellent

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By Greer Wylder
April 01, 2021

Easter is right around the corner, which means it’s time to hop to it and start planning! Below is a selection of Newport Beach take-home meals and dine-in offerings that are sure to make Easter eggs-tra special. Bayside Restaurant When it comes to brunch, there is only one way to do it: bottomless style! Celebrate Easter with a three-course bottomless champagne brunch at Bayside Restaurant. Dig into decadent dishes like mushroom soup, crab cakes, eggs Benedict, braised short rib breakfast hash and more! Reservations can be made between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. with live music from 10:30 a.m. to…

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Dine Out Long Beach 6th annual Restaurant & Cocktail Week

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By Greer Wylder
March 31, 2021

SoCal foodies who want to dine out or take-out will not want to miss out on the 6th annual Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week taking place April 1-15.   Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week, now taking place for two weeks from April 1-15, is a celebration of food, wine, beer, and spirits. This year sponsors were given an opportunity to “adopt-a-restaurant” to help offset registration fees for restaurateurs. “It’s been a difficult year for our culinary community,” said Elizabeth Borsting, founder and organizer of Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week. “But we…

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JINYA Ramen Bar Opens First OC Location in Tustin

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2021

Ramen lovers in Orange County have a lot to love at the new Jinya Ramen Bar that just opened its first OC location in Tustin. JINYA will serve the traditional flavors of Japanese food via small plates and its acclaimed ramen that combines bold noodles with thick, rich broth that slowly simmers for 20 hours. It marks the seventh JINYA Ramen Bar in California. The new 2,900-square-foot restaurant seats 64 and features a bar with a drink menu that focuses on craft beers and sake. JINYA offers Sake (hot and cold), 21 craft beers with eight beers on tap and…

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