The Dose

Farm to Chef to Healthcare Heroes and Feeding Our Community Programs

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By Greer Wylder
May 04, 2020

There are so many inspiring stories and good coming out of the coronavirus crisis in our community. For instance, Glenn Tanaka at Tanaka Farms in Irvine shared his strawberries that he grew for student field trips which were canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. He’s sharing strawberry crops with Solutions for Urban Agriculture volunteer gleaners who are picking the strawberries for the "Farm to Chef to Healthcare Heroes and Community" program. Solutions for Urban Agriculture delivered the strawberries to Jamm'in for our Healthcare Heroes Chefs and other chefs that are feeding our communities. The jams will be delivered to the hospitals -…

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#AmericasToast to Support Local Restaurants

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2020

Since the “Safer at Home” mandate went into effect nearly seven weeks ago, the Friday night end-of-the-work week ritual of gathering with friends to enjoy “dinner and drinks” at a local restaurant was immediately halted. As the nation continues to observe social distancing, Friday night makes its return with #AmericasToast, a grassroots movement to guide our nation back to a sense of normalcy by encouraging people to order dinner and drinks, non-alcoholic beverages included, from their favorite restaurant on Friday nights, find their happy place at home, and raise a glass in unison at 7 p.m. to restaurant workers nationwide.…

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Moms Deserve a Special Spa Gregorie’s Day Like Never Before

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By Greer Wylder
April 30, 2020

This year more than ever, Mom needs a Spa Gregorie's day. So this year, just in time for Mother's Day, Gregorie's has a special offer just for you. Give the gift of pampering to mom with a gift certificate to award-winning Spa Gregorie’s – at a discount!  They’re offering $32 off of three of their most popular, most luxurious services: 90-Minute Massage, Reg. $181, on sale for $149 90-Minute Fassage (facial + massage in one service) Reg $198, just $166 90-Minute Rejuvenation Deluxe Facial Reg. $185, just $153 Spa Gregorie's Gift Certificates available here spagregories.com. Delighting spa-goers since 1998, Spa…

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South Coast Plaza Restaurants Take Out Offerings

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2020

During these trying times and shelter-at-home, South Coast Plaza restaurants have adapted to take-out and curbside pick-up with success. Thirteen restaurants offer abbreviated and family-style menus ranging from Japanese cuisine (who isn't craving sushi), prime steaks, contemporary cuisine, and more. Chef Amar Santana's take-out at VACA has been lauded in recent weeks by restaurant critics Bill Addison with the Los Angles Times and Brad Johnson of the Orange County Register. Their recommendations: Paella Valenciana family-menu with Vaca Tonics to go!  Water Grill has a dazzling pop-up market three days a week (premium seafood and live lobster to prepare at home).…

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Mexico City-Style Cuisine To Go

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2020

Puesto at the Los Olivos Marketplace in Irvine is open for takeout and delivery. Sourcing its ingredients from in and around the state, Puesto has earned national acclaim for its Mexico City-style tacos made with non-GMO organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas, crispy melted cheese and scratch salsas. Guests may order and pay via phone or online at eatpuesto.com for takeout (promo code EATPUESTO may be used for 15% off orders for pick-up). Curbside pick-up is available upon request. In addition, delivery is available through DoorDash, Postmates and Grubhub (promo code not valid for 3rd party delivery services). In addition to a menu that includes its award-winning tacos, Puesto is offering a Family Taco Meal with…

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