The Dose

Lazy Dog Launches Reimagined TV Dinners

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By Greer Wylder
July 30, 2020

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, the brand centered around a scratch-made kitchen and small-town hospitality, knows how to put a special touch on comforting American classics. Now they have reimagined frozen TV dinners that were popularized in the 1950s and remain a staple in busy American households today. Perfect for quarantine and available at all Lazy Dog restaurants and online, Lazy Dog’s original individual meals are easy to pop right in the oven for the same great quality food you can find in the restaurant. Each dinner comes with an entree, one side, and dessert for $10. Lazy Dog is currently offering five different options, plus their long time favorite chicken pot pie: Beer-battered Fish N Chips with waffle-cut…

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Old Brea Chop House Debuts Courtyard Dining

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By Greer Wylder
July 28, 2020

Old Brea Chop House, delivering a classic steakhouse experience with a modern twist, offers an amazing selection of steaks, seafood, and libations in an inviting setting reminiscent of classic New York while paying homage to historic “Old Brea,” the restaurant’s namesake. Located in the heart of Downtown Brea, adjacent to the Brea Improv on the corner of Birch St. and Brea Blvd., the menu features the best of the best in steakhouse dining. In addition to classic steakhouse fare with a modern twist, the gorgeous scratch bar offers timeless craft cocktails and an impressive list of wines by the glass.…

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens in Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
July 28, 2020

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a family-style pizza chain known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperoni, Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily for over 40 years, just opened in Costa Mesa. The next location will open in Huntington Beach late-summer. There’s also a Mountain Mike's Pizza in Lake Forest. The decision to plant deeper roots in Orange County was spearheaded by the dynamic leadership duo, Chris Britt and Ed St. Geme, Co-CEOs, and principal owners of Mountain Mike’s Pizza, who acquired the brand in 2017. The new Costa Mesa location features an arcade zone, two patios (one dedicated and one common…

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Summer Picnics in the Garden

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By Greer Wylder
July 27, 2020

Provenance’s patio and garden are open for limited picnic service from noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. The kitchen closes at 5:30 p.m. with a fine-casual approach to dining. You can order at the bar, take a seat, and all food will be served in disposable containers. The full bar is open and they are offering 50% off all bottled wines, with a corkage fee to drink the bottles on the patio. They also have wines by the glass, and cocktails two go. Picnic In The Garden - Menu Sandwiches Provenance Burger - Handcut Proprietary Blend of 4 Premium…

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BELLO Debuts Brunch Italian Style

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By Greer Wylder
July 24, 2020

Brunch fans rejoice! B​ELLO by Sandro Nardone​ will debut its brunch menu on Saturday, July 25. It's available on two beautiful patios, they also offer delivery and takeout. Since opening, BELLO has become known for its blend of traditional authentic and modern Italian food. The brunch won’t be Bello’s traditional Italian fare found at dinner. Chef/Owner Sandro Nardone is combining traditional brunch fare with Italian ingredients and techniques to create something familiar but a bit different. “The Morty and Eggs is a great example. We have traditional Southern Red Eye Gravy but we combine it with grilled Mortadella, which is…

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