The Dose

It’s Time for Takeout

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2020

In an attempt to assist the culinary community, which is struggling after state and city closures of dining rooms to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Orange County Restaurant Association has created TimeForTakeOut.com, a free online resource to promote restaurants in Orange County, Los Angeles, and Long Beach. As the producer of the region's most celebrated culinary event for more than a decade, the Orange County Restaurant Association has been successfully connecting diners to restaurants, something which is needed more than ever right now. On TimeForTakeOut.com, guests can search for restaurants by region or specific city to encourage diners to support local eateries, many…

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Top OC Restaurants Offering Quarantine Specials

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2020

Top local restaurants are offering delivery and curbside pick-up, as well as specials for service industry members, wine specials, free delivery with a minimum purchase, and even fruit delivery to your door and CSA Fruit & Nut Boxes. ANGELINA’S PIZZERIA Angelina’s To-Go offers Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas, shared appetizers, signature entrees and family-style portions of pasta including lasagna and penne bolognese. There’s also a walk-up marketplace where diners can purchase fresh pasta, house sauces, Italian pantry items and wines. Cocktails to-go includes negronis and old fashioned. FULL MENU & ONLINE ORDERING at angelinaspizzeria.com/online-ordering OFFERS / INDUSTRY DISCOUNTS -$10 OFF with Online…

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The Strength Co. Will Pump You Up!

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By Greer Wylder
April 24, 2020

Meet Grant Broggi, owner of The Strength Co. in Costa Mesa and Villa Park. Last month, he ran a popular barbell training gym. But no one could predict that a global coronavirus crisis would transpire and shut down businesses in no time. Broggi didn’t let that deter him. Today, The Strength Co. as we know it is much different. Now, they manufacture equipment, they make homes gyms (racks, benches and mats), they offer online coaching, manufacture masks, and they’re donating masks to those in need and selling them online to keep payroll rolling. With the eight employees that rely on…

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Slapfish x OC Artist Hek Valdez Collab on Micheladas

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By Greer Wylder
April 23, 2020

In these unprecedented times, businesses are pivoting and partnering to help one another be successful. The flagship location of Slapfish in Huntington Beach is no exception, as the modern seafood shack is working with local celebrity tattoo artist and Michelada “Guru” Hector “Hek” Valdez to offer take-out Micheladas, available every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perfect for a weekend brunch or lunch, Slapfish will sell “Tio Hekky’s” single pre-made Micheladas for $7 and Michelada concentrate (add your own beer) for $10, which makes six drinks. The Micheladas are a delicious signature mix of spices, hot sauce,…

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Segerstrom Center Invites You to CENTER at HOME

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By Greer Wylder
April 22, 2020

While theaters and performance spaces remain dark, Segerstrom Center for the Arts just announced the expansion of its website – SCFTA.org – to include the all-new CENTER AT HOME, a portal to FREE online activities, educational programs and video highlights of Center performances. Center at Home is an engaging treasure trove dedicated to the performing arts that will provide artistic discovery and educational resources – all in the comfort of home. Center at Home is an ever-evolving platform that will have regular weekly updates for fresh, engaging, new content. Divided into three categories - Learn at Home, Performance Highlights, and…

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