The Dose

Winter Flavors at Lido Bottle Works

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By Greer Wylder
December 15, 2020

Winter flavors are abundant at Lido Bottle Works where Chef Amy Lebrun showcases local and sustainable ingredients perfectly paired with specialty craft beer, wine, and cocktails. She just debuted a winter season menu, she’s offering Christmas Eve dinner to go, and you can give the gift of Lido Bottle Works with gift cards. Chef Amy is making the most of the season. She’s added delicious new dishes and Lido Bottle Works offers takeout and you can enjoy picnic-style tables (that are available to sit at with takeout from Lido Bottle Works). New dishes include: Potato Chorizo Croquettes with Poblano Romesco…

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Glasspar Celebrates First Anniversary in Dana Point

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By Greer Wylder
December 14, 2020

Glasspar just celebrated its first year in business. Having navigated a year unlike any other, Chef-owner Rob Wilson now enters into his second year with renewed optimism as he introduces a new seasonal menu, specialty holiday cocktails, and a reimagined seafood market. The modern American seafood hall debuts a new menu of comforting classics brought to life with seasonal ingredients. Standout seafood dishes include Seared Nordic Salmon with melted leeks, squid ink gnocchi, and saffron sauce; Day Boat Scallops with parsnip puree, and Seared Ahi Tuna with madras curry couscous and star anise carrot puree. The ‘Certified Land' section of…

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Shop Small + Give Back with SteelCraft

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2020

Supporting small business is more important than ever and there’s no better time to do so than the holiday season! Visit one of SteelCraft’s three locations on Saturday, December 12 or Saturday, December 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to shop for unique, hand-crafted gifts that your loved ones will adore! From luxurious body products and soaps to handmade jewelry and macramé art, these vendors are ready to fulfill all of your last-minute holiday shopping needs. If you’ll be shopping with your little ones or simply want a safe and fun holiday activity for your kiddos, be sure to…

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Blinking Owl Distillery Holiday Pop Up Market

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2020

Support your local small businesses and get some holiday shopping done, too! Blinking Owl Distillery is hosting a Holiday Pop Up Market aka "Holiday To Go-Go" Saturday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 19 from noon to 4 p.m. featuring handcrafted treats and goods from local SoCal artisans including Uprising OC, Dough & Arrow, Daughter's Granola, 61 Hundred Bread, Small Batch Doughnuts, Heirloom Potager, Tan's Dumplings, Taylor J Designs, Little Big Chains -- and more. Dough & Arrow (12/19) Take & Bake Gingerbread Cookie Dough rolls + Holiday Sugar Cookie Kits + Signature Fresh Baked Cookies Uprising OC (12/12 + 12/19)…

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The First Ever IVI Luxury Eyewear Warehouse Sale

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2020

Sometimes all you need is a new perspective. Jazz up your style and bring in new vision with IVI Vision. This Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., don’t miss the first-ever IVI Warehouse Sale with exclusive deals this holiday season. At the IVI Show Room in Santa Ana, score your favorite styles from $50 to 50% off the original price. Learn more about the event here. The Orange County-based luxury eyewear brand offers sunglasses, optical frames, and lenses with timeless classic designs and premium materials. Choose from an array of styles, shapes, and colors. “I receive compliments…

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