The Dose

Catmosphere Laguna Celebrates First Year

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By Greer Wylder
August 19, 2019

Catmosphere Laguna, Orange County’s first and only cat café celebrates its first year in business this month. Catmosphere Laguna serves as both a community café and a foster home for adoptable cats & kittens. Founded by self-proclaimed life-long cat lady Gail Allyn Landau, Catmosphere Laguna has facilitated over 50 adoptions since its opening in August 2018. Through its partnerships with local feline rescues including the Laguna Woods Cat Club, Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, and Bluebell Foundation for Cats, Catmosphere Laguna has helped make room in Orange County shelters and save the lives of homeless felines by fostering them in a…

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Army Vet Turned Chef Helms OC’s Newest Mexican Restaurant

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By Greer Wylder
August 16, 2019

OC’s newest Mexican restaurant has opened its doors at the Villa del Sol in historic downtown Fullerton. Hidalgo’s Cocina & Cocteles offers lunch and dinner menus featuring sophisticated takes on classic south-of-the-border staples. Crafted by Army veteran and Executive Chef Scott Rosales, the “cocina’s” menu offers such standouts as Albondigas con Adobo, Short Rib Barbacoa & Goat Cheese Enchiladas, Cochinitas Pibil, and Grilled Salmon Veracruz. Among the weekend brunch items are Huevos en el Purgatorio and Chilaquiles. Brothers Antonio and Chelo Muñoz, who moved to the U.S. from Mexico 20 years ago, are the chefs de cuisine and expertly prepare the items each day. Hidalgo’s bar…

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Goodbye Gratitude Kitchen & Bar, Hola Gracias Madre

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By Greer Wylder
August 15, 2019

Gratitude Kitchen & Bar Newport Beach is starting a new chapter as it will close for renovations on September 3 and reopen in November as Gracias Madre, known for its plant-based Mexican food and dedication to delicious cocktails.  As a way of celebrating the support and loyalty of the Newport Beach community and all of those who dined at the restaurant over the years, the restaurant will be extending special promotions allowing diners to enjoy every last bit of Gratitude before saying adios, and hola to Gracias Madre this fall. August's "Month of Gratitude" offers to include: Thankful Thursday: Happy Hour prices and menus available all…

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The Tastiest Event of The Year “The Hungry Games 2.0”

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2019

One of the best and tastiest events of the year, Bracken’s Kitchen “The Hungry Games 2.0" is the second in a series of events to benefit the less fortunate in and around Southern California. On Thursday, September 19, from 6 - 9 p.m. join the Hungry Games 2.0 at Bracken’s Kitchen in Garden Grove for a fun and casual evening of great food and wine in a live kitchen setting.   Chef Bill Bracken will be joined by the reigning Hungry Games Champion, Chef Jason Montelibano of Chapter One The Modern Local along with a list of Celebrity Chefs including: Chef Jeffrey Boullt of Social, Costa…

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‘Tradition Meets Innovation’ at Cafe Jardin

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By Greer Wylder
August 12, 2019

It’s always wonderful to start a new week with great news: After a hiatus to focus on his health, beloved chef Pascal Olhats is returning to cooking at Café Jardin in the beautiful Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar. He has decided to make it his top focus. He’ll also be working with an amazing young, up-and-coming top chef, Chef Jessica Roy. “Our culinary paths have crossed at several charity events over the years. While I was looking for a kitchen partner, Chef Jessica expressed her desire not only to work with me but also finds it very…

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