The Dose

Orange County’s Newest Boutique Hotel

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2020

Exciting news for travelers and anyone who loves a great staycation: The Inn at The Mission San Juan Capistrano a new boutique hotel just opened in Orange County. In the heart of Historic Downtown San Juan Capistrano, Inn at The Mission is just steps away from the awe-inspiring ruins of Mission San Juan Capistrano, known for the annual return of the Cliff Swallows.  Set upon four acres of lush landscaping, the hotel features  125 hacienda-style guest rooms with seven luxury suites and three residential-style villas Olive Grove and large outdoor deck overlooking the Great Stone Church Expansive outdoor dining at…

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Hendrix Dives into one-of-a-kind Ocean-to-Table Gems

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2020

Hendrix Restaurant & Bar’s new seasonal menu not only showcases the season’s most vibrant ingredients, but it also introduces exciting seafood dishes for guests to dive into. Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz’s ocean-to-table dishes, which have received much praise from critics and guests alike at his coastal restaurants, Driftwood Kitchen and The Deck on Laguna, now make their way inland as an addition to the Hendrix menu. To complement the bright, fresh flavors of the season, the following are the one-of-a-kind, ocean-to-table gems to join the menu: Alaskan King Crab Leg 1/2 lb house coleslaw jumbo asparagus | European drawn butter Whole…

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Stanton’s First Brewery Opens

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By Greer Wylder
September 15, 2020

Bearded Tang Brewing, an all-new brewing concept, is now open at Rodeo 39 Public Market, SoCal's newest culinary & community experience located where Stanton and Garden Grove meet at the intersection of Route 22 and Beach Blvd. Focused on quality craft beer and community, Bearded Tang Brewing will be the very first brewery to call Stanton home, filling a much-needed niche. The brewery is now open for to-go sales and has plans to officially open its doors in late September. The Bearded Tang Brewing team is helmed by seasoned industry experts, Brandon Smith, Jon Chiusano, and Jerrod Larsen, who come…

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Habana Turns 25 With Way Back Specials Sept. 15-20

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By Greer Wylder
September 14, 2020

Habana turns 25 with way back lunch and drinks specials on September 15-20 from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily at Habana at the LAB in Costa Mesa, and Habana Irvine Spectrum.    Habana’s menu features 1995 pricing for these among other dishes, including Vegetable and Chicken Empanadas (both at $4.95); the Cuban flagship shredded beef dish Ropa Vieja ($7.95): Medianoche, the legendary pressed and jamón “Cuban Sandwich” ($7.95); Lechon Asado: slow-roasted pork, garlic mojo, pickled white onions, sofrito black beans, buttered white rice, and maduros ($8.95). The featured cocktails include red and white Sangria, made with red (and white)…

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Orange County Children’s Book Festival Goes Virtual Sept. 14 - 26

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By Greer Wylder
September 11, 2020

The Orange County Children’s Book Festival is a huge family-friendly event to promote life-long reading and learning. Join authors, illustrators, and celebrities in over 50 free virtual events from September 14-26. A few special events include: Be the Change! They have an amazing panel discussion set up with some truly phenomenal guests. Jason Reynolds, Kwame Alexander, and Rep. Katie Porter will be coming together to discuss Social Justice & Action. Orange Coast College instructor Chris Evans will be moderating and it is sure to be incredibly interesting and inspiring. There will also be a panel discussion set up "Helping Kids Cope…

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