The Dose

Poppy & Seed Launches with Limited Menu this Week

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2021

Michael and Kwini Reed, the husband-and-wife duo behind Los Angeles’ beloved comfort food spot, Poppy + Rose, are opening their newest concept, Poppy & Seed this spring. Taking over the popular greenhouse space at the Anaheim Packing District, Poppy & Seed will feature American comfort food with a unique, elevated twist and fresh ingredients sourced from local Southern California gardens as well as an in-house garden where Chef Reed will grow his own microgreens and herbs.     Starting Wednesday, March 3, guests have the opportunity to experience a limited menu that will be available for takeout and delivery while the…

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Dripp Coffee Bar Opens at South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2021

Dripp Coffee Bar, known for its specialty coffee experience, personalized interaction, and directly sourced, single-origin organic coffee, has opened in the Saks Fifth Avenue wing, level 1 at South Coast Plaza. Founder Rabih Sater launched the first Dripp in 2011 in Downtown Fullerton with the goal of providing high-quality crafted products with superior customer service to the local community. Each cup is individually ground from locally roasted coffee beans of choice and dripped one at a time. A menu of coffee beverages is complemented by luxury teas, sweet and savory bakery offerings, and artisanal ice cream. A small retail area features…

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Disneyland Resort Introduces A Touch of Disney

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2021

Disneyland Resort will debut A Touch of Disney, a limited-capacity ticketed experience that begins March 18, at Disney California Adventure Park. A Touch of Disney offers some of the world-famous food and drinks from around the Disneyland Resort, plus a chance to see Disney characters, shop for the latest Disney merchandise, and pop in at unique photo locations. Guests are in for a treat once again with churros, DOLE Whips®, the mouth-watering Monte Cristo sandwich plus new items to discover. Disney California Adventure is well known for its creative, cuisine and that means guests can expect special treats, plant-based menu…

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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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