The Dose

OC’s First Haunted Car Wash

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2020

From the comfort of your own vehicle, you can get a high quality car wash, and experience a haunted tunnel that you and loved ones will never forget. The Tunnel of Terror in Huntington Beach is a carefully curated experience, with ghouls and ghosts popping up throughout the wash, and special effects providing a terrifying ambiance. Participants can also expect unique surprises each night! The Tunnel of Terror event will have no age limit, as all visitors are expected to remain in their vehicles at all times throughout the event. The rules of attendance are simple: customers are asked to…

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Aussie Eatery Reopens Indoor, Unveils Fall Menu

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2020

The newest Outpost Kitchen eatery near South Coast Plaza just unveiled a collection of fall menu items. Offered al fresco or inside the restaurant’s newly reopened dining room, new brunch dishes, snacks, sides and cocktails are available daily from 7:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. Outpost’s Aussie-inspired menu of creative and locally sourced, healthy cuisine keeps fan favorites and introduces savory seasonal options like the Glitter & Gold Skillet with plant-based sausage, fried eggs, potato and spinach mash, roasted tomato, goat cheese and country toast, and sweeter fall fare including gluten-free Pumpkin Pancakes with rum glazed bananas, pecans, cinnamon mascarpone, shaved dates,…

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45th Annual Virtual Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2020

Join the fun at the 45th Annual ENC Fall Faire on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Kids can embark on a virtual “Craft Crawl” and “Story Walk”. Play virtual nature games, and watch performances around the virtual “Fire Circle Stage” by folks like Birdsong and the Eco-Wonders. Watch SavorOC cooking shows to learn how to prepare delicious, sustainable food from chefs at local restaurants. Decorate yourself in your best Fall Themed costume or face paint, post your photo on Instagram, and tag it #2020ENCFallFaire for a chance to win awesome prizes! The schedule for the day’s…

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Sophisticated Spreads Grazing Tables and DIY Classes

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2020

With a love for creating cheese & charcuterie boards and entertaining their friends and family, Sophisticated Spreads was created by Emmy Rener and Katie Lowhorn of Newport Beach.  Sophisticated Spreads offers catered grazing tables, to-go boxes, and DIY classes. They can create show-stopping grazing for you and your guests. The ideal setup for your next birthday party, graduation, wedding, or any celebration to share with those around you. With fresh locally sourced meats and cheeses, they will make your table come to life! Or you can send a custom box to brighten someone’s day or to take with you on…

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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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