The Dose

Old Hollywood Dining Concept Arrives in Rancho Mission Viejo

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By Greer Wylder
March 12, 2020

Scarlet Kitchen & Lounge, helmed by Executive Chef Paige Riordan recently opened its doors in Rancho Mission Viejo.  With the luxe and allure of old Hollywood, the modern speakeasy combines elevated comfort cuisine and East Coast classics balanced with West Coast ingredients and influences. An East Coast native, Riordan has cooked in some of New York’s most prestigious restaurants including Reynard at The Wythe, widely recognized for bringing farm-to-table cuisine to NYC. She attended culinary school at the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City, where she honed her skills in holistic, plant-based cuisine guided by whole foods and wellness.…

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Cirque du Soleil’s Big Top returns to OC

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2020

Cirque du Soleil’s Big Top returns to Orange County with its first sports-inspired Big Top production, VOLTA, performing under the Big Top at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa March 18-- April 19.  VOLTA is a captivating voyage of discovery that showcases never-before-seen under the Big Top acrobatics in a visually striking world. Driven by a stirring melodic score and inspired in part by the adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of street sports, VOLTA is a story of transformation. VOLTA is propelled by a series of atmospheric, epic and poetic musical landscapes. Orange County music fans…

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A Fresh Spin On Classic Fish And Chips

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2020

The place to go for a fresh spin on classic fish and chips? Tres Muchachos on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa takes traditional fish and chips on a tour around South America. Start with your seafood, choose your breading style, add a salsa, and then pick your papas! Seafood choices range from fish of the day, scallops, shrimp, and calamari. Choose a favorite breading style (beer battered or lighter crispy spicy), and add a house-made salsa or other sauces, and papas --- their take on traditional chips include truffle fries, sweet batata, panzon biggies and flaco skinny. Tapas choices…

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Orange County Cherry Blossom Festival

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By Greer Wylder
March 10, 2020

The annual Orange County Cherry Blossom Festival is a three-day celebration of Japanese culture at Central Park in Huntington Beach on Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15. With more than 30 Asian-inspired food trucks and pop-up restaurants, the festival’s food offerings will have something appealing for everyone’s taste buds. The celebration kicks off on Friday, March 13 and will include delectable food options including mouth-watering mini donuts, tender Kobe wagyu, savory ramen, crispy Japanese fried chicken and everything in between.  Takoyaki Tanota will serve its delicious takoyaki with a batter made from a secret recipe that requires boiling for…

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Experience More at MDL Irvine Event

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By Greer Wylder
March 06, 2020

MDL, the new upscale, gated townhome community in Uptown Irvine, is redefining modern living in Orange County. Now, the innovative developers at Intracorp are inviting you to experience this stylish, amenities-rich community first-hand at the “Experience More at MDL” Event on Saturday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public (and dog-friendly!) and will feature an exciting array of workshops, demonstrations, tours, tastings and more — all curated to reflect the enviable lifestyle presented by MDL’s 137 urban boutique residences that range from 2 to 4 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5…

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