The Dose

Habitat OC ReStores Goes Online

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By Greer Wylder
June 12, 2020

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is taking the home-improvement shopping experience online with an e-commerce site for the Habitat OC ReStores in Anaheim and Santa Ana. Casual shoppers, do-it-yourselfers, builders, and designers will now have a chance to view items that suit their style and budget with the click of a mouse. Habitat OC ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used home furniture, appliance and building materials to the public at discounted prices. Proceeds from the Habitat OC ReStore locations help fund the construction of affordable Habitat OC homes for families…

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Dream Guild Celebrates 15 Years of Lighting the Way to a Cure!

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By Greer Wylder
June 11, 2020

The JDRF Dream Guild has raised approximately $3 million for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research over the past 15 years. You can help them build a virtual chandelier to continue the Dream Guild's efforts to light the way to a cure for T1D.  To celebrate the Dream Guild's 15-Year Anniversary, please consider sponsoring a crystal at $15 each here. They are selling 2,000 virtual crystals with the hopes of raising a total of $30,000 ~ representing the number of Orange County residents living with T1D. The focus of The Dream Guild is to support JDRF in finding a cure for…

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Casa Barilla Reopens, Retained 100% of Employees During Closure

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By Greer Wylder
June 10, 2020

Casa Barilla, the fast-casual pasta concept from lauded Barilla brand, is reopening on Thursday, June 11 at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa for dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery. Dine-in service will be at limited capacity in accordance with local regulations and takeout and delivery orders can be made through UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash, and Grubhub. In preparation for the opening, Casa Barilla worked with Barilla’s Food Safety Experts and NSF International (an independent, non-profit organization that certifies food safety) to craft strict safety guidelines to protect the health of both employees and guests. Some new precautions include increased professional sanitation procedures, employee…

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Modern Japanese Style Hot Pot Resto Reopens

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By Greer Wylder
June 09, 2020

Let the team at Tabu Shabu in Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach be your guides on a journey of savory flavors, premium thin meats, and homemade sauces. At Tabu Shabu you get to grill your own meats, choose your own sauces, and create your own meals.  It’s a fun and interactive eating experience unlike anything else. They are excited to announce their restaurants' new extended hours. Safe dine-in/ takeout available: Costa Mesa: Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday.; noon to 3 p.m. brunch on Saturday and Sunday; 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 5 p.m. to…

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Chef Amar Santana and Restaurateur Ahmed Labbate Reopen Broadway and Vaca

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By Greer Wylder
June 08, 2020

Award-winning chef Amar Santana and restaurateur Ahmed Labbate’s restaurants, Broadway by Amar Santana in Laguna Beach specializing in seasonal New American small plates; and Vaca in Costa Mesa, a Spanish eatery providing a mix of tapas & family-style dishes are both reopening for dine-in service today. The duos third concept, Hall Global Eatery at South Coast Plaza, which brings together a pâtisserie, a fast-casual concept, an upscale bar, and fine dining, has suspended its reopening and will announce its new date soon.   At Broadway and Vaca, they are excited to see you and are ready to cook for all…

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