The Dose

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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OC Restaurant Week Uncorked

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By Greer Wylder
September 10, 2020

Diners can support their local restaurants with OC Restaurant Week Uncorked – from Sunday, September 13th through Saturday, September 26th. This event offers diners a variety of price-point options, cuisines, family meals for takeout, vegetarian selections, and date night dining! Many restaurants will also feature cocktail and wine specials for the event, as well as Hatch Chile dishes to celebrate the season!  The special Restaurant Week Uncorked event will extend over two weeks to maximize guest experiences. In addition to offering special menus for Dine-In business, participating restaurants are also focusing on Family Meal options to go to “feed the needs” of the community. During Restaurant Week Uncorked, Family Meals and Meal Kits will range from $30 - $70 for families…

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STYLEWEEKOC IS Back Sept. 11 - 13

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By Greer Wylder
September 09, 2020

STYLEWEEKOC has been an important event at Fashion Island since 2011. For 2020, they have transformed the event into a weekend of exciting in-store promotions.  Join them September 11 - 13 to safely shop fall’s newsworthy fashion and beauty trends.  Visit here for promotion details from the following retailers: 100% Pure 7 For All Mankind AG Alice + Olivia ASICS Athleta Beach Bunny Bearfruit Bloomingdale's EuroCollective Francesca's gorjana Grayse Havaianas Johnny Was Kendra Scott L'Occitane en Provence Lincoln Experience Center Marine Layer Rebecca Taylor Rodd & Gunn San Lorenzo Bikinis SEE Eyewear Shinobi Menswear Sperry Top-Sider St. John Stevie Sister TravisMathew…

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