The Dose

Gluten-Free and Eco-Conscious, Caliente Southwest Grille

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By Greer Wylder
November 20, 2017

Caliente Southwest Grille at East 17th Street in Costa Mesa is a local favorite fast-casual eatery best known for its healthy fresh-mex with a Southwestern influence menu offerings. Established in 1999 by Newport Beach local Ric Flanagan in an effort to have a quick, easy, and healthy spot to take his then young daughter - and now current owner, Heather out to eat. After running the restaurant for 15 years, Heather took over the operation and ownership from her father and has recently made changes to impact the environment and keep Caliente top of mind for the younger generation and…

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Pieology Pizzeria R&D Opens in OC

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By Greer Wylder
November 17, 2017

Pieology, the creator of personally-inspired pizzas just opened its newest concept, Pieology Pizzeria R&D in Aliso Viejo. It’s the brand’s epicenter for research and development for all Pieology eateries across the country. The location offers a rotating menu of exciting new offerings and concepts, from new ingredients to creative flavor combinations. While the pizza is the main focus, this location has an impressive selection of craft beers and cider, wines on tap, and six refreshing lemonades infused with flavors such as Blood Orange Basil and our favorite Cucumber Mint L­­emonade. The pizza selections range from custom pies, chef-inspired pies, and…

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goop Gift Guide Comes to Life at Lido Marina Village

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By Greer Wylder
November 16, 2017

For one-stop holiday gift shopping, look no further than the new goop GIFT pop-up store that just opened today at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach. Goop’s gift guides come to life at this limited time pop-up shop that ends December 24. The store is easy to shop at—gifts are organized for pet lovers, travelers, health nuts, cooks, dreamers, children and more. There’s even a stocking stuffer section. Prices range from $4 to $11,500 for a vintage Bamford watch. If you love over-the-top gifts, there’s the “Ridiculous but Awesome” guide, you’ll find items like a $16,500 Royal Spa at-home float…

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California’s Quintessential Sweets

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By Greer Wylder
November 15, 2017

Luphia California Sweets is a new artisanal dessert company that marries the spirit of California cuisine with Japan’s food gifting tradition. Crafted by hand in Orange County using the highest quality, locally-sourced ingredients and wrapped in custom, thoughtfully-designed packaging, the company’s lineup of treats offers customers a selection of cookies, nuts, and seasonally-inspired sweets perfect for both at-home indulging and gift giving. They even offer shipping nationwide. Luphia was founded by Jun Sanders, a self-taught baker born and raised in Japan. We were able to find out more from Jun about Luphia cookies and sweets--we've tasted all of their delicious…

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Casa Barilla Opens first West Coast location

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2017

Italian family-owned Barilla, established in 1877, is the world leader in the market of pasta and ready–to–use sauces and baked goods. Now you can dine at its first Casa Barilla on the West Coast at South Coast Plaza, on level one in the Sears Wing. The fast-casual eatery offers the same wholesome Mediterranean ingredients that Italians use and eat every day: pasta, grains, fruit, and vegetables. Casa Barilla offers wholesome Italian cuisine for breakfast through and dinner, with a wide variety of pasta, pizza, panini, and salads made at the moment with fresh ingredients and served directly to you. It…

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