The Dose

Ring in the New Year in OC

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By Greer Wylder
December 27, 2019

Still considering where to ring in the New Year? Here are some top local options celebrations such as a Roaring ‘20s party with a rainbow balloon drop, live music, disco balls, party favors, and more midnight celebrations. NOVA Kitchen & Bar — GARDEN GROVE    Get ready to party like it’s 1980 at Nova Kitchen & Bar! Gather under their disco ball in your best '80s look for their inaugural New Year’s Eve soiree, and enjoy a night of live entertainment, photo booth fun, incredible cocktails and a selection of bites from their incredible Pan-Asian menu (Wagyu Sliders, Pork Belly…

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Journeyman’s Food + Drink Continues as Bronze Quail

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By Greer Wylder
December 22, 2019

Journeyman’s Food + Drink, one of the most revered restaurants in Orange County including “Best Restaurant” awards, will transition to Bronze Quail Restaurant & Bar in the new year. The new restaurant will continue to offer an adventurous 6-course Chef’s Tasting Menu, for which Journeyman’s Executive Chef Zach Geerson became well-known, but focus at Bronze Quail will be placed on an a la carte menu presented by Executive Chef Mark Piepkorn to highlight seasonal bounty, as well as incredible culinary technique with modern applications. “For me, the ‘journey’ veers off the current path as I return to my roots and family across the country,” commented…

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Festive Holiday DIning in OC

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2019

This Christmas, in Orange County you can enjoy elegant dining with ocean views and outdoor family fun. The elegant Montage Laguna Beach has decadent dining options for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day throughout the resort. And, Hotel Irvine is throwing a family holiday bash in The Backyard, and at Fashion Island Hotel, holiday guests will be treated to a five-course dinner or bountiful buffet. MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH Christmas Eve at The Loft Tuesday, December 24, from 5 to 10 p.m. Overlooking the Pacific, The Loft offers a four-course celebratory Christmas Eve menu highlighting seasonal options such as Roasted Carrot…

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Winter Fest OC: 18 Day Winter Wonderland Returns

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By Greer Wylder
December 19, 2019

Winter Fest OC returns to the OC Fair & Event Center December 19 through January 5. Enjoy 18 days of fun with the Orange County Fairgrounds transformed into a massive winter wonderland of “wintery” attractions and live entertainment. Winter Fest OC features a redesigned outdoor ice-skating rink trail in the middle of the fairgrounds, ice tubing down the nine-lane 150-foot long Snowflake Summit, real snow at Penny’s Snow Play & Slides with fresh snow blown in daily, with seasonal food and drinks for date nights, girl’s night out and family fun. Winter Fest OC will debut its fifth consecutive year…

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Moonlight Forest More Spectacular Than Ever

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2019

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden brings back the Moonlight Forest for a second year due to overwhelming support from the community! The magical lantern art festival unveils new and interactive displays through January 12. It’s bigger and brighter than ever with two new themes, Polar Dreams and Ocean Visions. Step into a winter wonderland with a new Polar Dreams experience featuring playful penguins and cuddly sled dogs. Next, dive under the sea with exotic fish and giant sharks in our Ocean Visions exhibit. Wednesday - Sunday, through January 12, 2020 from 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Timed entry; tickets…

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