The Dose

Pop-Up For Breakfast

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2020

Paragon Cafe - a pop-up café that’s putting a unique spin on breakfast and brunch is opening at Shuck at the OC Mix on Friday, Aug. 14!  With 20 plus years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, OC has had the opportunity to enjoy professional Chef Dean Isom’s dinner entrees at Shuck for many years, and now, you’ll be able to indulge in his specialty breakfast entrees as well.  Everything on the menu – from the cinnamon maple butter to the flambeed strawberries – is made in-house using local and organic ingredients sourced from local farmers' markets.  With this…

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Irvine Improv LIVE Drive-In Comedy

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By Greer Wylder
August 12, 2020

Experience comedy like never before! Head to the Irvine Spectrum Center, top of Regal Parking Deck (5 Freeway side) to enjoy the nostalgia of a drive-in movie plus the hilarity of a live comedy show, all from the comfort of your own vehicle. Irvine Improv is bringing some of the biggest names in comedy -- right into your car stereo. Your favorite comedians will be larger than life, as their real-time performance is projected onto a 50-foot screen. Hot nights and cool comics debuts on August 15 through September 5. $125 Per Vehicle Ages 18+. Tickets and more information available…

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Rombauer Tasting Sets & Virtual Tasting

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2020

Rombauer fans rejoice! OC Wine Mart, named OC's Best Wine Shop, is proud to host a Rombauer Virtual Tasting this Friday, August 14 at 6 p.m. Even if you can't make the Virtual Tasting, you can still order the Rombauer Tasting Sets consisting of 3 full bottles of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Zinfandel. Rombauer is best known for their rich and buttery Chardonnay they affectionally called "Cougar Crack". Layers of tropical fruit and peaches open up into creamy textures of apples and pears that glide across the palate. Hints of citrus and rich oak tones highlight the wine's lingering finish. Taste…

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Newport Beach Film Fest Debuts Drive In-Cinema

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2020

The Newport Beach Film Festival proudly announces a spotlight screening of the world premiere of A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story, directed by Dana Brown. Presented in partnership with Fashion Island and THE LOT, the film will be shown in an outdoor drive-in format on the upper level of the parking structure located between Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom at Fashion Island on Thursday, August 13,  at 8 p.m.  Tickets for the screening are on sale for $75 per car. Each ticket includes a $20 gift card for THE LOT, a signature Fashion Island tote bag and a limited-edition…

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Chef Driven, Fine Casual Outdoor Dining in OC

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2020

Looking for more outdoor dining options?  Urban Plates just expanded outdoor dining patios at all locations including Brea, Irvine, and Aliso Viejo. The chef-driven, fine-casual brand that focuses on delicious, crave-able, and affordable foods made with clean, whole-food ingredients also has some great summer specials. Available for patio dining, or takeout, Urban Plates is offering a Ribs Family Meal made using their beloved Heritage Ribs – the composed meal includes four half racks of ribs, two large sides (try the seasonal roasted old bay potatoes and harissa corn on the cob), and 4 slices grilled rustic bread, and is priced…

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