The Dose

Upscale Resale’s Laguna Hills Grand Opening

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By Greer Wylder
March 22, 2021

Shopping just got better – with Upscale Resale you can shop ‘til you drop while supporting a worthy cause!  Upscale Resale is a thrift store that benefits South County Outreach clients facing food insecurity and homelessness throughout Orange County.  On Wednesday, March 24 from 5 to 7 p.m., join the teams at Upscale Resale and South County Outreach for an evening of refreshments, exciting door prizes, and a special 40% off sale in celebration of Upscale Resale’s brand new storefront! Upscale Resale sells a variety of gently used and vintage items including clothing and accessories, jewelry, home décor, furniture, toys,…

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Margarita Crawl Debuts March 21 - 27

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By Greer Wylder
March 19, 2021

SoCal’s inaugural Margarita Crawl will debut in Orange County, Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego from Sunday, March 21 through Saturday, March 27. Presented by Tequila Herradura, the weeklong event will serve to celebrate the margarita, considered to be the most popular cocktail in America. “The Margarita is a noble cocktail that balances tangy, salty and sweet to create something special, and during this week, restaurants will utilize Herradura and their own flair to create unique, noteworthy libations,” commented Pamela Waitt, president of the OC Restaurant Association, which produces Margarita Crawl. “Of course, a good margarita is always better when paired with bites, and many participating restaurants…

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Bosscat Kitchen Opening at The Orange Circle

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By Greer Wylder
March 18, 2021

Orange County restaurateurs Leslie Nguyen and John Reed of Bosscat Kitchen and Libations are opening their third location on the corner of Chapman Avenue and Olive Street in Old Towne Orange at the previous Rod's Liquor location. Despite all of the challenges from 2020, they’re looking forward to providing the Orange community a place to enjoy positive, happy moments. For nearly a year, Bosscat Kitchen has been working closely with the City of Orange, local architect firm, AO Architects and longtime partners, Platinum X Construction to ensure that the design of the 5,000 square foot space paid homage to the…

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Fresh Homemade Bread Delivered Locally, Bright Bread Company

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By Greer Wylder
March 17, 2021

Bright Bread Company is a three-generation women-owned business located in Rancho Mission Viejo. Founder and co-baker, Mrs. Bright is 80 years old and her mission is to spread joy through her oldest and most famous recipes! They carry an assortment of homemade hand-kneaded bread loaves with only five ingredients. They strive to use the smallest amount of ingredients in all recipes, have the friendliest customer service and most enjoyable homemade goodies possible! They have so many wonderful freshly baked treats such as carrot banana bread, its original banana bread with a playful twist for spring, muffins, and charcuterie boards! They…

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St. Patrick’s Treats at South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
March 16, 2021

Enjoy a savory St. Patrick’s-themed platter at Lawry’s Carvery, holiday sweets from  SCP's confectioners and bakeries, or sign-up for a cooking class on Irish classics that includes a take-home dinner for four.   COOKING CLASS -- Sur La Table - Make & Take: Corned Beef & Mash Celebrate St. Patrick’s with an Irish-inspired feast. Eight students per class will bake traditional soda bread with Irish cheddar cheese, glaze tender corned beef with tangy-sweet sauce and create potato mash with braised cabbage.  Attendees receive hands-on practice braising, baking and pressure-cooking guided by chef Gary. At the end of the class, take-home…

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