The Dose

Top OC Restaurants Offering Quarantine Specials

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2020

Top local restaurants are offering delivery and curbside pick-up, as well as specials for service industry members, wine specials, free delivery with a minimum purchase, and even fruit delivery to your door and CSA Fruit & Nut Boxes. ANGELINA’S PIZZERIA Angelina’s To-Go offers Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas, shared appetizers, signature entrees and family-style portions of pasta including lasagna and penne bolognese. There’s also a walk-up marketplace where diners can purchase fresh pasta, house sauces, Italian pantry items and wines. Cocktails to-go includes negronis and old fashioned. FULL MENU & ONLINE ORDERING at angelinaspizzeria.com/online-ordering OFFERS / INDUSTRY DISCOUNTS -$10 OFF with Online…

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The Strength Co. Will Pump You Up!

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By Greer Wylder
April 24, 2020

Meet Grant Broggi, owner of The Strength Co. in Costa Mesa and Villa Park. Last month, he ran a popular barbell training gym. But no one could predict that a global coronavirus crisis would transpire and shut down businesses in no time. Broggi didn’t let that deter him. Today, The Strength Co. as we know it is much different. Now, they manufacture equipment, they make homes gyms (racks, benches and mats), they offer online coaching, manufacture masks, and they’re donating masks to those in need and selling them online to keep payroll rolling. With the eight employees that rely on…

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Slapfish x OC Artist Hek Valdez Collab on Micheladas

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By Greer Wylder
April 23, 2020

In these unprecedented times, businesses are pivoting and partnering to help one another be successful. The flagship location of Slapfish in Huntington Beach is no exception, as the modern seafood shack is working with local celebrity tattoo artist and Michelada “Guru” Hector “Hek” Valdez to offer take-out Micheladas, available every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perfect for a weekend brunch or lunch, Slapfish will sell “Tio Hekky’s” single pre-made Micheladas for $7 and Michelada concentrate (add your own beer) for $10, which makes six drinks. The Micheladas are a delicious signature mix of spices, hot sauce,…

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Segerstrom Center Invites You to CENTER at HOME

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By Greer Wylder
April 22, 2020

While theaters and performance spaces remain dark, Segerstrom Center for the Arts just announced the expansion of its website – SCFTA.org – to include the all-new CENTER AT HOME, a portal to FREE online activities, educational programs and video highlights of Center performances. Center at Home is an engaging treasure trove dedicated to the performing arts that will provide artistic discovery and educational resources – all in the comfort of home. Center at Home is an ever-evolving platform that will have regular weekly updates for fresh, engaging, new content. Divided into three categories - Learn at Home, Performance Highlights, and…

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Marché Moderne Resumes Popular Curbside Takeout Service

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By Greer Wylder
April 21, 2020

Marché Moderne, the critically-acclaimed French restaurant by husband and wife chef duo Florent and Amelia Marneau, will resume its popular Curbside Takeout service with new hours and new menu additions beginning Wednesday, April 22. Guests can now look forward to a new Farmer's Market Box filled with an assortment of fresh produce and pantry essentials -- from eggs and butter to salad greens & Chef Amelia's housemade vinaigrette to seasonal berries and fruits. Also new will be a Family Style entree by way of a Thyme & Garlic Whole Roasted Chicken with Pommes Lyonnaise & Asparagus, Calvados & Sweet Garlic Sauce…

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