The Dose

Q & A with Chef Andrew Gruel, Founder of Slapfish

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By Greer Wylder
June 30, 2020

Meet Andrew Gruel, the founder and CEO of Huntington Beach-based Slapfish Restaurant Group. Known as a modern seafood shack serving fresh, sustainable seafood in a casual setting, Slapfish has six locations in Orange County (Huntington Beach, Irvine, Tustin, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, and Brea), as well as Raw Bar by Slapfish in Huntington Beach, and Two Birds Chicken and vegetarian concept Butterleaf in Irvine. He's appeared on multiple television series, including as a judge on Food Network’s “Chopped Junior” and “Food Truck Face Off.” I wanted to check in on him to see how he's managing the pandemic and find…

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Catalina Reopens Just in Time for Summer Fun

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By Greer Wylder
June 26, 2020

As the country reopens to leisure travel, staying close to home and enjoying the great outdoors is the summer trend. Catalina Island is just 22 miles from the coast of Southern California and it’s been approved to resume leisure travel, and the island is ready to welcome back visitors! Catalina Express has increased its schedule with departures from Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point to Avalon, as well as Two Harbors. In just over an hour, visitors can travel to Catalina Island aboard the Catalina Express’ high-speed ferries (Two Harbors is serviced via San Pedro ferries.). Following the County…

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Descanso Presents the Ultimate Taco Tuesday

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By Greer Wylder
June 25, 2020

Descanso’s Taquero Tuesdays is the ultimate in Taco Tuesday! They’re bringing the taquero to your table! Dine-in with Descanso’s Taquero Chef at the Taco Bar or Plancha Tables from 3 p.m. to close and enjoy ½ off specialty margaritas, bottles of wine, tequila flights, and draft beer. Tuesday Happy Hour specials include $5 Wine, $4 Beers, $6 Margaritas, $6 Appetizers and $3 Tacos. Make your reservation today! Descanso is at 1555 Adams Avenue in Costa Mesa. 714.486.3798. Descansorestaurant.com  

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von Hemert Interiors In-Store and Online Furniture Auction June 27 - June 29

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By Greer Wylder
June 24, 2020

After 100 years in business, von Hemert Interiors is closing forever. For three days, starting Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m. they will be holding a furniture auction, both in-store and a webcast online auction that ends Monday, June 29. In-Store Preview Days -- open to the public are Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26 from noon to 5 p.m. The In-Store auction takes place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, and at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 28. The final Online Auction is Monday, June 29. Preview all three auction catalogs at vonhemertinteriors.com Cash and credit cards…

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Five Crowns & SideDoor Reopen Dining Rooms with Summer Flavors

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By Greer Wylder
June 19, 2020

Five Crowns and SideDoor are back open for dine-in service! Enjoy the charming ambiance and gracious hospitality for which the restaurants are known. While keeping takeout offerings and curbside pickup in place, the restaurants have implemented a plan to safely reopen dining rooms in the beloved, historic venue. Welcoming guests back with new seasonal dishes, Executive Chef Alejandra Padilla invites guests to indulge in summer flavors including Ahi Tuna paired with pickled peaches, heirloom tomato, avocado and toasted chili oil on the SideDoor menu and Skillet Jidori Chicken with pearl couscous, charred corn and salsa verde on the Five Crowns…

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