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Theorem: Progressive Costa Mesa Coffee Bar Joins Portola Mix [CLOSED]

From the moment Portola Coffee Lab opened in Costa Mesa’s OC Mart Mix in 2011, Jeff Duggan’s forward thinking company invited scrutiny thanks to their outfits (lab coats) and brewing equipment (space age). However,...
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Craft Beer Orange County

Heading to the Barley Forge

In the last two months, I have spoken with and tasted the beers from many breweries that are in the “fermenting” stage here in Los Angeles. It has made my job both harder and...
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Coffee Orange County

Portola Coffee Lab Gaspar & Macchio: A Tale of Two Off-Menu Espresso Drinks in Costa Mesa

Portola Coffee Lab, the cutting-edge coffeehouse that Jeff Duggan and wife Christa opened last June in The OC Mart Mix, doesn’t give everything away on their menu, and that’s nothing new at specialty coffeehouses....
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Restaurant Costa Mesa

East Borough: Bridging The Gap to Vietnam in The Camp

The idea of eating Vietnamese food in a trendy, eco-friendly complex near South Coast Plaza with Little Saigon mere minutes away on the 405 freeway might seem ludicrous. And in most instances, it probably...
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Vietnamese Food Orange County

East Borough Pork Belly Bowl

A bad vibe at another restaurant in The Camp led us to leave before ordering, which turned out to be a good thing. The eco-friendly complex in Costa Mesa has several other dining options,...
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Coffee Orange County

Portola Coffee Lab: “Show No Mercy” in Costa Mesa

When I first heard about coffee roaster Jeff Duggan in mid 2009, he was offering complimentary classes at Long Beach’s Sipology Coffeehouse, helping people to understand and analyze coffee using weekly cuppings and discussions....
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