The Dose

Celebrate Love this Valentine’s Day at Dana Point Harbor

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2020

There is a lot to love at Dana Point Harbor this Valentine’s Day. Couples, friends and families can enjoy activities including seaside dining and live music, shopping along the waterfront at any of the unique retail stores, a sunset whale-watching cruise and be one of the first to take a photo in front of Dana Point’s very own “Love Wall” mural commissioned by Dana Point Harbor Partners. Local Orange County mural artist Mikala Taylor painted an interactive “Love Wall”, located in the harbor’s Clock Courtyard. Visitors are welcome to watch the mural come to life and capture a Valentine’s Day photo moment…

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South Coast Plaza Favorites for Valentine’s Dining

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2020

Many South Coast Plaza restaurants will be celebrating Valentine's over a period of days. Here are some of the best offerings. You can also enjoy Valentine's weekend with Chris Botti, trumpeter extraordinaire, at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on February 14-15. Celebratory chocolate and confections available at Godiva Chocolatier, See's Candies and Sugarfina. Complimentary long-stemmed roses at South Coast Plaza concierge locations Friday, February 14.  Knife Pleat February 13-15, from 5:30-9 p.m. Knife Pleat will be offering chef Tony Esnault's six-course aphrodisiac tasting dinner February 13-15.  The all-inclusive menu features chilled oysters with champagne emulsion, scallop carpaccio, ricotta gnudi,…

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Raw Bar by Slapfish Serves up Sexy Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2020

Couples who want to indulge in a sexy, aphrodisiac-inspired menu for Valentine’s Day without the high price of a fine dining restaurant should head to Raw Bar by Slapfish, where the casual yet acclaimed Huntington Beach oyster bar will offer a six-course prix fixe menu for $40 per person, from Thursday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 16. Known for its fresh, high quality and sustainable seafood, Raw Bar will serve a starter of Champagne and Caviar (Champagne, caviar, blini, traditional garnishments), followed by Soy-Chile Dressed Oysters (oysters drizzled with a red chile sweet soy dressing), Lobster Cocktail (chilled Maine lobster…

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Delicious Valentine’s DIning Options in OC

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2020

Looking for places to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one? Here are some top local restaurants planning something special for you and your sweetheart. Provenance - NEWPORT BEACH  Celebrate Valentine's Day at Provenance and keep the love local! Chef Cathy Pavlos is serving up some seriously good eats this Valentine's Day with a 4-course Prix-Fixe menu featuring your choice of dishes such as Black Canyon Filet Mignon and Plancha-Seared Wild Branzino Filet. Pricing is $80 per person, with an optional $35 or $50 wine pairing. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available upon request. For reservations, please call, (949) 718-0477…

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OMG it’s OMakase Bliss

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2020

Chef Gino Choi unveiled OMakase by Gino in Santa Ana a year ago. The 10-seat restaurant has been booked for months ever since. If you’re lucky enough to score a reservation, you’ll be in for a huge treat---it’s easily the most special sushi restaurant in Orange County. Plan on about a three month wait for a reservation and a good two hours-plus for a dining experience.   You’ll be in sushi bliss the entire time. Fish is flown in daily from Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, as well as from local seafood purveyors that Gino has curated from his 20…

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