The Dose

The Ultimate Valentine’s Dining in OC

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2021

Still making plans for a romantic night in or out for Valentine’s Day? Some of Orange County’s top eateries are going all out to make it a memorable and delicious occasion. Knife Pleat — at South Coast Plaza Michelin-starred Chef Tony Esnault is offering a special Valentine's Menu Friday, February 12th through Sunday, February 14th for dine-in service on the restaurant’s outdoor patio, as well as a to-go option that guests may enjoy at home. The meal begins with an Amuse Bouche of Cured Kampachi, Cape Grim Beef and Vichissoise Spherification, followed by a Maine Lobster Salad with Farmers Market Citrus and a Forest Mushroom…

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The District at Tustin Legacy Celebrates the Lunar New Year

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2021

The District at Tustin Legacy will kick off the Year of the Ox with lucky red envelopes, culinary delights and festive photo backdrops. Several restaurants and shops will be offering exclusive Lunar New Year specials: J.Zhou, the critically-acclaimed dim sum and seafood restaurant, has re-opened for patio dining and takeout and will be featuring several Lunar New Year dishes, including a lavish hot pot dish called Pen Cai, with a variety of seafood and meats, including prawn, abalone and sea cucumber. During the Lunar New Year, eating dumplings is also considered auspicious, along with noodles for longevity, both of which…

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Select South Coast Plaza Restaurants Celebrate Lunar New Year

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By Greer Wylder
February 04, 2021

Select South Coast Plaza restaurants will celebrate Lunar New Year with special menus for home and outdoor dining. Confectioners and bakeries offer an assortment of treats, some with festive Year of the Ox gift packaging. OUTDOOR DINING WATER GRILL -- Water Grill honors Lunar New Year with an à la carte menu of four symbolic dishes. Enjoy shrimp shumai with crispy chili sauce ($15), garlic noodles with jumbo lump crab and green onion ($17), whole crispy black sea bass with cilantro, tangerine, radish and XO sauce ($41 by the pound) or wok-fried local spiny lobster ($56 by the pound). Order…

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Super Bowl Take-Out For the Win

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2021

Leave the cooking to the pros and support local eateries on Super Bowl Sunday. Here’s a round-up of take-out focused Super Bowl menus and specials from Orange County and Los Angeles.   Baltaire Chef Travis Strickland, Brentwood, LA Baltaire kicks off Super Bowl Sunday with a feast celebrating football’s biggest night. For the perfect at-home football party, Baltaire offers Super Bowl packages for four, with FLINT by Baltaire-inspired platter options including the Mezze Platter, Burrata & Prosciutto Platter, Wood Grilled Lamb Chop Platter, and the Spicy Lamb Meatball Platter. The Brentwood-based restaurant also offers a Whole Roasted Mary’s Chicken dinner…

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The Perfect Spot for a Valentine’s Pic and Romantic Lunch

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By Greer Wylder
February 02, 2021

Sherman Library & Gardens calls this spot 'Ruby Glow' and it's a perfect spot for a Valentine's pic! Just one of many picture worthy spots in Sherman Library & Gardens. The Gardens are open daily 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and admission is only $5 for non-members, FREE for members.    And, Café Jardin just resumed outdoor table service for a romantic lunch spot. Chef Pascal Olhats creates a coastal garden cuisine at Café Jardin that marries vibrantly fresh California produce with a French pedigree. The restaurant is located in full view of the central flower gardens. Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.…

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