The Dose

Open Market OC Grand Opening

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2021

This weekend is Open Market OC’s official grand opening at Mainplace Mall in Santa Ana! This Saturday and Sunday you can shop some of the best of Orange County’s local + small businesses, makers, and curators all on display under one roof! They are located inside the old Nordstrom building, so there is plenty of room for social distancing. Open Market OC’s original location is in Laguna Hills. Both Laguna Hills and its Mainplace Mall location are open 7 days a week Open Saturday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Open Market OC is at 2820…

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Tomatomania! Is Back at Roger’s Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2021

Tomato enthusiasts won’t want to miss the world’s largest tomato plant sale at Roger’s Gardens from Friday, Feb. 26 to Sunday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.  The 9th annual celebration will include an astonishing selection of over 250 varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomato plants, including new varieties for 2021 and a large selection of peppers. They’ll also be introducing the Tomato of the Year, ‘Lava Flow’, a red striped skin and a pastel blush of yellow, red or pink flesh. This tomato is juicy and contains complex, intriguing, well-balanced, fruity flavors, perfect in salads or…

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Lido Bottle Works Welcomes Executive Chef Joel Gutierrez

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2021

Lido Bottle Works—one of O.C’s premier harborside dining establishments at Lido Marina Village—has promoted Joel Gutierrez of Costa Mesa to be the restaurant’s Executive Chef. He has worked at LBW since 2018, under both original Executive Chef Joel Harrington and his successor, Executive Chef Amy Lebrun. Gutierrez reflects the restaurant’s hyper-seasonal style of cuisine and will continue with Lido Bottle Work’s commitment to seasonal food with perfectly-paired local craft beers and California wines. He also maintains a strong focus on 100% utilization of his products, which gives him “the drive to be creative and find new and exciting ways to…

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Catalina Island Reopens to Leisure Travelers

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2021

Following the State of California’s recent lift of regional stay-at-home orders, Love Catalina, the official Catalina Island Tourism Authority, has announced it is once again welcoming leisure travelers. A recovery plan is underway in partnership with local businesses, retail shops, activities, and restaurants now open for in-person visitation and outdoor dining.  Social distancing and face-covering guidelines remain in place at all establishments on the island. The status of key travel and service information includes: Transportation: Catalina Express is operating daily passenger ferry service from Long Beach to Avalon; weekend service from Dana Point to Avalon; and weekend service from San Pedro to both Two Harbors and…

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Knott’s Taste of Boysenberry Festival

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By Greer Wylder
February 19, 2021

Knott’s Berry Farm presents a taste of the popular springtime Boysenberry Festival, with the all-new Knott’s Taste of Boysenberry Festival on select dates from March 5 to May 2. The retail and food event will offer boysenberry-inspired savory bites, sweet treats, and refreshing drinks that can’t be found anywhere else. While the theme park remains closed, the food and merchandise-focused outdoor event offers over 65 boysenberry-infused food and drink items which are included on the event tasting card. Guests can also shop from a wide variety of boysenberry-inspired merchandise including event apparel, kitchenware, and pre-packaged take-home sweets. In addition, you…

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