The Dose

4th Street Market Keeping the Community Well Fed

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By Greer Wylder
May 14, 2020

A number of 4th Street Market’s creative food concepts are continuing to provide flavorful fare to go. They're grateful for the support of the community and look forward to reopening and welcoming guests. Banh Xeo Boys, the food hall’s newest addition (recently soft-opened in May), brings a unique menu featuring authentic Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crepes) to the market. Co-Founders Daniel and David were born and raised here in SoCal but have been inspired by the flavors of their childhood to create this concept.  “We look forward to educating the community on what Banh Xeo is and what a unique and…

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OC’s Favorite Nautical Lifestyle Shop Reopens

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2020

Crews Quarters, a locally-owned specialty boutique in Costa Mesa for nautical apparel for the entire family and high-quality gifts just reopened with safety measures in mind. Owner Kathy Hill is a longtime retail apparel legend who finally opened her dream shop last year. It’s the perfect spot to find summer-ready classic attire --- think timeless children's apparel, Reyn Spooner shirts, and Saint James sweaters, plus fun gifts for the boat and beach lover.Choose from Bogg Bags, non-breakable glasses, coated tablecloths, cozy throws, cutting boards, serving trays, sand cast aluminum, and much more.Kathy can help you find the perfect outfit, gift…

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Tanaka Farms Drive Through Farm Stand

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2020

Buying locally grown fresh produce is not only good for the economy and the environment, but it's also great for your health! Tanaka Farms in Irvine grows and harvests fresh produce daily and even offers a drive-thru produce Market Stand open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.   You can now order online for curbside pick-up from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. An example of fresh produce available includes carrots (bunch) $3.75, red beets (bunch) $3.75, golden beets (bunch), Japanese turnips, (bunch) $3.75, baby Maui Onions (bunch) $3.75, cilantro (bunch) $2.25, curly kale (bunch) $3.75, dino kale (bunch) $3.75,…

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Environmental Nature Center Takes Spring Faire Online

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2020

The Environmental Nature Center will present its 15th annual Spring Faire virtually on Sunday May 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, with preview features posted online daily starting May 11. A schedule and details are at encenter.org. The online event will feature virtual visits to the ENC’s Butterfly House to learn about butterflies and their host and nectar plants. Throughout the week children can participate in a virtual pollinator themed “Craft Crawl” and “Story Walk” with Girl Scout Troop 2800. The Center will post virtual nature games, animal encounters, and performances around the virtual “Fire Circle Stage”. The ENC's website has schedule details and info on which platforms will feature which…

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La Ventura Offers Meal Kits Amid Quarantine In South OC

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By Greer Wylder
May 08, 2020

Amidst weddings and events being canceled and postponed, the La Ventura Event Center in San Clemente is taking advantage of its newly hired chef by offering meal kits for local residents. Each of the seven meal kits is curated by chef Moriah Robison to feed or quench a household of four or more. Robison co-created the popular MRK Public in San Clemente, as well as experience at renowned Taboo in Laguna Beach. Taco Kits are available for households avoiding the grocery store, or who may be looking for a head start on dinner. Available in portions that feed 6-8 or…

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