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Memorial Day Restaurant Packages To Go

By Greer Wylder

May 27, 2021

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer and the first long weekend where many will be gathering with friends once again. To help celebrate the holiday, several restaurants are offering meal packages and drinks to go to make planning easy. The Capital Grille:This Memorial Day, The Capital Grille is helping guests create their own luxury cookout at home with The Capital Butcher, offering a selection of uncooked signature cuts, hand-carved daily and dry-aged in-house for 18-24 days. Guests may order steaks à la carte or choose from an assortment of Steak Grille Boxes featuring four steaks, proprietary steak seasoning and…

OC Mom Writes a Supportive Roadmap to Living Beyond Cancer

By Greer Wylder

May 25, 2021

I just found out about an incredible Orange County mom of four children who was diagnosed with advanced stage 3 colon cancer at 37-years-old during the pandemic. Erin Soto was living the average life of a busy, overly committed mom-of-four and wife when crisis and illness ravaged her body, stole her identity and damaged or destroyed almost everything that gave her life meaning.“After allowing myself time to grieve over this devastating news, I decided to embrace the experience and use it as an opportunity to set an example for others along the way. I am grateful to share that my cancer…

Descanso’s Taquero Tuesdays Streetside Taco Stand Experience

By Greer Wylder

May 21, 2021

Descanso Restaurant in Costa Mesa presents Taquero Tuesdays in the popular Plancha Room, weekly from 5 p.m. to close beginning May. For one night each week, the Plancha Room will transform to recreate the streetside taco stand experience and present taco-lovers with a casual, a-la-cart way to enjoy their favorite food in a lively atmosphere.A beloved part of Mexican cuisine and culture, the street-side Taquero, or Taco Man, is revered for serving up the freshest, most flavorful tacos made with expertly grilled meats and vegetables. Descanso brings this interactive taco bar experience to its elevated restaurant setting as artful taco…

Newport Beach-Based Piper, Washable Luxury Bags

By Greer Wylder

May 20, 2021

Meet Piper, a new Newport Beach-based handbag line designed by two sisters Jane, Cindy and Linda Chen. They set out to create born a luxury handbag that isn’t just stylish and functional; it’s washable and made from eco-luxury fabrics.“For the past year, my sisters and I have poured our hearts and energy into research to design the world's cleanest washable (and dryable) luxury bag - the first of its kind - crafted from GOTS-certified organic cotton,” said co-founder Linda Chen. “Each design is inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Rivera and made from innovative eco-luxury fabrics, including washable fabric made…

New Dishes Reveal At Lido Bottle Works

By Greer Wylder

May 19, 2021

Do you love to read menus prior to going out? If yes, this is up your alley. Lido Bottle Works, one of the best restaurants for seasonal cuisine in Orange County, with an added bonus of a waterfront view, just debuted new menu items thanks to Executive Chef Joel Guiterrez.Now that he's been at the helm of Lido Bottle Works for a few months, he’s added a set of dishes with a focus on hyper seasonal ingredients perfectly-paired with local craft beers and California wines. You can still order the hits: Potato Chorizo Croquettes. Curried Beef Meatballs, and Pork Belly…

The Dose

Memorial Day Restaurant Packages To Go

OC Mom Writes a Supportive Roadmap to Living Beyond Cancer

Descanso’s Taquero Tuesdays Streetside Taco Stand Experience

Newport Beach-Based Piper, Washable Luxury Bags

New Dishes Reveal At Lido Bottle Works