The Dose

Charlie Loves Coco and So Will You

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By Greer Wylder
October 13, 2020

Located across from Volcom in the heart of Costa Mesa’s constantly emerging industrial area, Charlie Loves Coco is truly a hidden gem inspired by the romance of travel. A global fashion and local furniture collective by California native Nicole McLain, the name Charlie Loves Coco is derived from Nicole’s love of animals, passion for animal rescue, and extensive journeys all over the world.  Charlie and Coco are actually the names of Nicole’s beloved cats, serving as her muses in the launch of her collective, inspired by the idea that if Charlie and Coco were people, the goods in Nicole’s collection…

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Patty’s Cakes & Desserts Celebrates 10 Years

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By Greer Wylder
October 12, 2020

Patty’s Cakes & Desserts is celebrating their 10th Anniversary with FREE cupcakes at their location in Fullerton on Wednesday, October 14! Their monumental milestone just so happens to fall on National Dessert Day, so the award-winning bakery is offering guests a free cupcake with their purchase all day. Patty’s Cakes & Desserts offers nearly 100 varieties of cupcakes daily, including 50 regular, 21 vegan, and 20 gluten-free flavors, all of which are iced-to-order. In addition to its regular menu of fresh-baked offerings, the award-winning bakery debuts a full lineup of gluten-free and vegan cupcakes available daily. They recently introduced new…

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Bourbon Steak Presents New Executive Chef & Indoor/Outdoor Dining

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2020

In March of 2020, Chef Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak Orange County celebrated its second anniversary. Named the #1 Restaurant in Orange County in 2018, and #2 in 2019 by Orange County Register critic Brad A. Johnson, the acclaimed steakhouse, complete with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, is considered a crown jewel in Dana Point.   Bourbon Steak has reopened with expanded outdoor dining overlooking Monarch Beach Resort’s Grand Lawn with beautiful sunset views and is offering limited indoor seating (per California guidelines). All seating is physically distanced for the wellbeing of restaurant guests. Now, the critically acclaimed restaurant enters into its third year with…

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Locally Revered Chef Opens Take Out Concept

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By Greer Wylder
October 08, 2020

Fork & Knife, a new concept from Chef Jonathan Blackford that does not include a dining room or seating for dine-in business just opened in Costa Mesa. It focuses on complete family meals for daily pick-up, grab-and-go prepared foods, and a high-end market with many house-made items. “My goal is to enhance the at-home dining experience and now, more than ever, it’s exactly what our community wants and needs,” said Chef Blackford, who has gained a loyal following over the past decade, for the globally inspired, progressive menus he created as Executive Chef for A Restaurant and CdM Restaurant. “Complete dinners to…

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Irvine Global Village Drive-In Concert with Mariachi Divas

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By Greer Wylder
October 07, 2020

Irvine Barclay Theatre in partnership with the City of Irvine will bring a drive-in concert to the Great Park. Park your cars and bring a picnic to enjoy the drive-in concert while safely following social distancing guidelines. (Food trucks will also be on-site.) Next up, the Irvine Global Village Drive-In Concert with Mariachi Divas on Saturday, October 10 at 4 p.m.  Gates open at 3 pm, and the concert kicks off at 4 p.m. in drive-in format. Founded in 1999 by musical director and trumpet player Cindy Shea, Mariachi Divas is an all-female ensemble that continues to expand the traditions of mariachi…

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