The Dose

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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Beloved SoCal Brewery Opens in Huntington Beach

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By Greer Wylder
August 06, 2020

Laguna Beach Beer Company (LBBC) is opening its third tasting room + kitchen on Friday, August 7 at Bella Terra an outdoor dining, shopping, and entertainment hub in Huntington Beach. LBBC is a beloved Orange County institution that has been brewing favorites since 2014. Its two existing locations - its Rancho Santa Margarita brewery, tasting room, + kitchen, and its namesake, the flagship Laguna Beach spot, which is also a tasting room + kitchen - are popular destinations. Now those in Huntington Beach and North Orange County can enjoy LBBC’s wide range of brews, delicious lunch and dinner menus, and…

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Al Fresco Dining and Pizzas to Go at CdM

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By Greer Wylder
August 05, 2020

CdM Restaurant is thrilled to now offer their popular pizzas to-go in addition to the opportunity to enjoy al fresco on the neighborhood eatery’s new patio. Guests may choose to pair their pies with curated bottles of wine offered with a 20 percent discount for takeout orders or a selection of specialty cocktails to-go.  Baked to perfection in the restaurant’s Wood Stone pizza oven, signature pizzas include the CdM Standard Pizza with fennel sausage, tomato, scallion, sweet garlic and mozzarella, the CdM Spicy Pizza featuring nduja, rapini, sweet garlic, crushed tomato, and stracchino cheese and the CdM Fancy Pizza topped…

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