The Dose

Vegan Food Options Arrive in Santa Ana

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By Greer Wylder
February 20, 2020

For those of you searching for more plant-based eateries in Orange County, you’re in luck. Santa Ana’s 4th Street Market just opened two new vegan options: Naughty Panda and My Vegan Panda.  Naughty Panda is a 100% plant-based Asian Fusion restaurant between My Vegan Panda and Naughty Boy Sushi. Together they make Naughty Panda. Their menu consists of Asian themed burgers, bowls & rolls, and fries!. They focus on merging Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Thai, and Filipino favorites with fast-casual American fare. The menu includes non-GMO and all-natural, hand-crafted burgers, bowls, and sushi rolls. Also in 4th St Market, there…

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The 5th annual Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week

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By Greer Wylder
February 19, 2020

SoCal foodies can meet, eat and repeat then one, two, three, pour during the 5th annual Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week taking place February 23-29. Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week is a seven-day celebration of dining founded by Elizabeth Borsting, president of Elizabeth Borsting Public Relations Inc., which represents several dining and hospitality concepts. Diners can enjoy two-selection brunches and lunches starting at $10 and/or three-selection dinners starting at $20.  Beer, wine and cocktail pairings with small plates will also be offered at various restaurants and wine bars.  There are no tickets to purchase…

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Bring a Vision of Hope at the JDRF Dream Gala

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By Greer Wylder
February 18, 2020

You can help bring a Vision of Hope to type one diabetes at the JDRF Dream Gala on Saturday, March 7 at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. The JDRF Dream Gala is one of the premier social and charitable events in Orange County, with a reputation for elegance, excellence, and fun! It features premiere auctions, spectacular wines, and entertainment. Since 1996 the Dream Gala has raised an estimated $24 million for T1D research. Under the leadership of Gala Chairs, Lauri & Steve Delson and Lauren & Ryan Franke, The 24th annual JDRF Dream Gala will honor The Gavin Herbert Eye Institute…

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Orange County’s 1st and (SoCal’s) Only Sober Bar

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2020

The place to socialize, connect, sans alcohol is Temperance Bar. It’s a new pop-up concept at Rialto in Downtown Fullerton on the 3rd Friday of every month from 6 p.m. to midnight. Their zero proof cocktail menu aims to inspire, using fresh ingredients that are natural and clean in new and innovative ways. They’ll be bringing in Orange County’s best bartenders to craft out drinks and the top chefs to curate irresistible bites. They’ll also be working with brands and local businesses that believe in the power of wellness as much as they do. Temperance Bar returns for one night,…

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Sherman Gardens Lunch and Lecture Series

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By Greer Wylder
February 12, 2020

On select Fridays of the month Sherman Gardens, in conjunction with Cafe Jardin, features a horticulture speaker combined with a delicious lunch. The Lunch & Lecture Series was created to educate guests about the benefits of botanic gardens.  Whether tackling the issues of food access, mental health, environmental education, sustainability, or cultivating creativity, the public needs botanic gardens.   Sherman Library & Gardens is pleased to welcome South Coast Plaza as presenting sponsor of the 2020 Lunch & Lecture Series. The first Lunch and Lecture: Nature RX connecting with nature to improve health and wellness is on Friday, February 14…

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