The Dose

Italian-Born Chef Sandro Nardone Opens Bello

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By Greer Wylder
November 18, 2019

One of the most exciting Italian restaurants to open in Orange County is BELLO by Sandro Nardone in Newport Beach. The restaurant features Italian-born Chef Sandro’s menu, a combination of traditional authentic Italian food and modern dishes in a style similar to that served at the top restaurants in Italy. “We all think we know Italian food. The truth is that the dishes that many consider ‘Italian’ were invented in America. You won’t find Italians in Italy eating Chicken Parmesan or Spaghetti and Meatballs,” comments Chef Sandro, who has gained a following in Orange County after opening Angelina’s Pizzeria in Dana Point…

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Meet on Beach Festival

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By Greer Wylder
November 15, 2019

Meet on Beach invites the community to experience Beach Boulevard in a whole new way during the all-new multi-city community festival set to connect and reimagine the historic corridor on Sunday, November 17. From La Habra to Huntington Beach, experience the route as a walkable and bike-friendly street through a day-of curated programming at pop-up events from the seven-cities along the 21-mile corridor including food, live music and performances, interactive workshops, bike and pedestrian-friendly activities, a party on the beach at the Huntington Pier, and 1.5 miles of open streets in Buena Park and Anaheim. Meet on Beach is created…

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Strut Your Stuff

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2019

Strut BAR & CLUB is Costa Mesa’s newest nightlife destination in Costa Mesa’s dynamic Westside neighborhood, Strut aims to fill the void of queer spaces in Orange County with a chic, comfortable and safe space for all people, of all interests, from all walks of life to experience and enjoy. The glittering new queer space is a little kitsch, with an ‘80s contemporary feel and offers no shortage of interactive photo moments. From the ceiling of disco balls, plenty of neon and endless surprises, the ever-evolving space will keep guests on their toes.  With a purpose to embody an Orange…

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A Meaningful Life, By Design

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2019

Orange County native David Coles is proud to be at the helm of a new philosophy and set of systems in the wealth management industry called Human Centric Wealth Planning. As the Chief Operations Officer and Wealth Advisor at his family-owned business WMBC, David shares with us his favorite OC hotspots, his love of sailing, and the inside scoop on how WMBC is changing the way individuals perceive, engage and experience the wealth planning process. 1. What inspired you to get into wealth management? I grew up in a family that was focused on giving and helping others. Often times, my…

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Broadway Stars Benefit Show at Irvine Hebrew Day School

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By Greer Wylder
November 11, 2019

For one night only, Irvine Hebrew Day School proudly presents a benefit show featuring Broadway stars, Tony-nominated star Jarrod Spector: Jukebox Life, and Broadway’s Adam Ben-David, along with local OCSA students on Saturday, November 23 at 7 p.m. at IHDS Auditorium in Santa Ana. The special performance benefits the Irvine Hebrew Day School Arts Program. Knock-out performer, former Jersey Boys star and 2014 Broadway Tony Nominee, Jarrod Spector perform in Jukebox Life, an evening of Broadway, rock n' roll, and crooner classics that traces Spector's journey from Philly to LA to New York City. Highlighting terrible and wonderful auditions, "Mr.…

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