The Dose

Newport Beach Film Festival Returns Aug. 6 – 20

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By Greer Wylder
July 07, 2020

The 21st Annual Newport Beach Film Festival will return with the world premiere of A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story as its Opening Night film. The Festival, which was originally scheduled for late April, was postponed due to the COVID - 19 Pandemic. This year only, all screenings will take place at THE LOT - Fashion Island. The Festival will run for a two- week span, August 6 - August 20,  in order to accommodate all of its planned screenings. The Opening Night screening of Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story will take place on…

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Live Music and Outdoor Dining in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
July 06, 2020

Live music and outdoor dining are possible this summer. Bistango and Bayside restaurants are both still OPEN for business, with regular hours. They are taking advantage of their quite lovely outdoor patios, and have moved their live music outside too! SUMMER JAZZ SERIES: Fresh air, live tunes, great food. It’s just the mini escape many people need.  Under the palms at Bistango and on Bayside’s lush patio, either location is the perfect setting for summer. Bayside has music seven nights a week, plus at Sunday brunch. Bistango features live music from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. TAKEOUT…

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Fourth of July Outdoor Dining & Takeout Is Alive and Well

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By Greer Wylder
July 03, 2020

Fourth of July outdoor dining and takeout is alive and well! Stay safe and healthy, and check out these great restaurants! Angelina’s Pizzeria in Irvine. New Burrata, Proscuitto, and Truffle Pizza is a fave. 8573 Irvine Center Drive in Irvine. 949.436.5200. Craft House in Dana Point. Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar with award-winning local new American food, cocktails, craft beer, and boutique wines. They have a new outdoor patio and a wagyu burger. 34094 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point. 949.481.7734. Descanso Restaurant in Costa Mesa. Open for patio dine-in service and take out for the Fourth of July! Join them…

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Fourth of July Meals to Go

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By Greer Wylder
July 01, 2020

This Fourth of July weekend, families can celebrate the much-needed holiday together with takeout meals from their favorite restaurants. Whether guests are planning a backyard cookout or seeking ready-made summertime favorites, restaurants are serving up an array of convenient options perfect for a family picnic at home. The Capital Grille is helping guests recreate a fine dining experience for their at-home Fourth of July celebrations with Steak Grille Boxes. Each box offers four uncooked steaks, cut daily by the in-house butcher, and comes with The Capital Grille’s signature steak sauce and seasoning to be prepared at home. Selections include Bone-in…

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Q & A with Chef Andrew Gruel, Founder of Slapfish

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By Greer Wylder
June 30, 2020

Meet Andrew Gruel, the founder and CEO of Huntington Beach-based Slapfish Restaurant Group. Known as a modern seafood shack serving fresh, sustainable seafood in a casual setting, Slapfish has six locations in Orange County (Huntington Beach, Irvine, Tustin, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, and Brea), as well as Raw Bar by Slapfish in Huntington Beach, and Two Birds Chicken and vegetarian concept Butterleaf in Irvine. He's appeared on multiple television series, including as a judge on Food Network’s “Chopped Junior” and “Food Truck Face Off.” I wanted to check in on him to see how he's managing the pandemic and find…

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