The Dose

Chef Amy Lebrun Joins Fermentation Farm

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By Greer Wylder
February 15, 2021

Fermentation Farm—the Costa Mesa health and specialty shop focused on fermented foods, craft kombucha, organic offerings, and more—has joined forces with Chef Amy Lebrun, who will take on the role of Culinary Director & Executive Chef of the brand’s three kitchens and recently-constructed restaurant. Founded in 2014 by Dr. Yasmine Mason, D.C., of Huntington Beach, Fermentation Farm provides local, organic, and densely nutritious foods with the belief that a “A Healthy Gut = A Healthy Life.” Mason, who grew up on a farm in Nevada with her chef father, learned from an early age the importance of raising, growing, and…

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Valentine’s at Raw Bar by Slapfish

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By Greer Wylder
February 12, 2021

It’s not too late to plan a romantic evening at home to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sexy menu for two. Raw Bar by Slapfish in Huntington Beach is offering a special aphrodisiac-inspired prix fixe menu through Valentine’s weekend, February 12 through 14, from 12 to 9 p.m. each day. The casual yet acclaimed Huntington Beach oyster bar is offering a five-course menu including American Caviar and Smoked Salmon (blini, capers, pickled onion, hard egg), Crispy Oysters (served over aromatic salt), Hand-Picked Lettuces (tomato, cucumber, sweet tomato, radish, honey-lime vinaigrette), Classic Surf n Turf (Maine lobster, petite beef filet, lobster…

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Valentine’s Day Dining at South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2021

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. South Coast Plaza’s collection of fine restaurants offer both outdoor dining and takeout for the holiday weekend. Here are some of the tempting menus created in the name of love! OUTDOOR DINING ONLY TERRACE BY MIX MIX & HAMAMORI VALENTINE’S DINNER -- Once again chef-pals Ross Pangilinan and James Hamamori collaborate on a six-course fusion dinner for two served on the lush, covered terrace off the Bridge of Gardens. Hamamori will create a signature appetizer, followed by pristine sashimi.  Guests will also experience James’ distinctive nigiri sushi. TERRACE by Mix Mix will contribute a pasta…

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Romantic Escape to Montage Laguna Beach

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2021

Celebrate Montage Laguna Beach’s re-opening with a much-needed romantic escape for Valentine’s Day. Throughout the month of February, the hotel is offering a Romantic Getaway package, complete with accommodations in an oceanfront guestroom, evening amenity of sparkling wine and chocolate-covered strawberries, rose petal turndown, $100 dining credit for dinner or breakfast in bed, and complimentary upgrade at check-in (based on availability). On Valentine’s Day, couples will be able to enjoy a romantic dinner for two at The Loft ($95/pp). With the sparkling Pacific Ocean as the backdrop, guests can enjoy a 4-course prix-fixe dinner featuring dishes such as Roasted Baby Beet Aigre-Doux with Pickled Mustard…

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Dine Your Heart Out at Cafe Sevilla

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By Greer Wylder
February 09, 2021

Let Cafe Sevilla set the mood for romance this Valentine's Day weekend, Friday, February 12 through Monday, February 15, while you dine your heart out with their "Lovers in Spain" menu. Cafe Sevilla's "Lovers in Spain" menu includes romantic classics with a Spanish twist including a bottle of Poema Cava Brut Sparkling Spanish Wine to share; chorizo Basque stew with crumbled Spanish chorizo, baby kale and chickpeas in a savory broth; lobster paella featuring two cold water lobster tails atop our classic Paella Valenciana, made with mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, chicken and grilled sausages on a bed of saffron infused bomba rice; and almond tarta de cupid with fresh berry coulis…

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