The Dose

OC’s Favorite Nautical Lifestyle Shop Reopens

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2020

Crews Quarters, a locally-owned specialty boutique in Costa Mesa for nautical apparel for the entire family and high-quality gifts just reopened with safety measures in mind. Owner Kathy Hill is a longtime retail apparel legend who finally opened her dream shop last year. It’s the perfect spot to find summer-ready classic attire --- think timeless children's apparel, Reyn Spooner shirts, and Saint James sweaters, plus fun gifts for the boat and beach lover.Choose from Bogg Bags, non-breakable glasses, coated tablecloths, cozy throws, cutting boards, serving trays, sand cast aluminum, and much more.Kathy can help you find the perfect outfit, gift…

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Tanaka Farms Drive Through Farm Stand

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2020

Buying locally grown fresh produce is not only good for the economy and the environment, but it's also great for your health! Tanaka Farms in Irvine grows and harvests fresh produce daily and even offers a drive-thru produce Market Stand open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.   You can now order online for curbside pick-up from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. An example of fresh produce available includes carrots (bunch) $3.75, red beets (bunch) $3.75, golden beets (bunch), Japanese turnips, (bunch) $3.75, baby Maui Onions (bunch) $3.75, cilantro (bunch) $2.25, curly kale (bunch) $3.75, dino kale (bunch) $3.75,…

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Environmental Nature Center Takes Spring Faire Online

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2020

The Environmental Nature Center will present its 15th annual Spring Faire virtually on Sunday May 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, with preview features posted online daily starting May 11. A schedule and details are at encenter.org. The online event will feature virtual visits to the ENC’s Butterfly House to learn about butterflies and their host and nectar plants. Throughout the week children can participate in a virtual pollinator themed “Craft Crawl” and “Story Walk” with Girl Scout Troop 2800. The Center will post virtual nature games, animal encounters, and performances around the virtual “Fire Circle Stage”. The ENC's website has schedule details and info on which platforms will feature which…

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La Ventura Offers Meal Kits Amid Quarantine In South OC

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By Greer Wylder
May 08, 2020

Amidst weddings and events being canceled and postponed, the La Ventura Event Center in San Clemente is taking advantage of its newly hired chef by offering meal kits for local residents. Each of the seven meal kits is curated by chef Moriah Robison to feed or quench a household of four or more. Robison co-created the popular MRK Public in San Clemente, as well as experience at renowned Taboo in Laguna Beach. Taco Kits are available for households avoiding the grocery store, or who may be looking for a head start on dinner. Available in portions that feed 6-8 or…

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Mother’s Day Takeout & Gift Ideas from The District at Tustin Legacy

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By Greer Wylder
May 07, 2020

Moms show their love all year long so be sure to show your love with these fun Mother's Day gift ideas and exclusive dining offers from the District at Tustin Legacy now through Sunday, May 10. Lots of special Mother's Day specials from The Winery, Prego Mediterranean, and Luna Rossa (re-opening for takeout since first shuttering in March), not to mention Nothing Bundt Cakes (who doesn't love Nothing Bundt Cakes? Now with Curbside Takeout!) plus more (even a Virtual Mother's Day Painting Class with Pinot's Palette). Pinot’s Palette - Virtual Mother's Day Painting Treat Mom to a Virtual Class at Pinot’s Palette all Mother’s…

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