The Dose

Be My Valentine With Pageant of the Masters

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By Greer Wylder
February 02, 2017

Looking for a grand gift idea for Valentine’s Day? Treat your sweetheart to a romantic night under the stars with tickets to this summer’s Pageant of the Masters “The Grand Tour.” Use code VAL20 to purchase tickets before February 14 and save 20%! The 2017 Pageant of the Masters will be a breathtaking theatrical journey through the centuries in search of unforgettable art. Inspired by the European tradition of continental travel in the 17th and 18th centuries, a ticket to “The Grand Tour” becomes a passport to experience spectacle, music, stories and grand illusions as masterpieces come to life. Performances…

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Falasophy Goes Brick and Mortar in Santa Ana

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By Greer Wylder
February 01, 2017

Falasophy, the craveable food truck specializing in Lebanese street food just opened its first brick-and-mortar at 4th Street Market in Santa Ana. You can still find the Falasophy Food Truck, but now you can have delicious Falasophy dishes whenever you want. Owner Rashad Moumneh expanded his menu at Falasophy 4th Street Market to include even more Lebanese street food, like 24-hour marinated steak shawarma, sumac chicken and a cheesy Middle Eastern dessert called knefe. There’s also even more of Falasophy’s popular line of salad and hummus bowls with a variety of protein options. The philosophy-themed truck has a huge following…

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The Place for Community, Coffee and Toast

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By Greer Wylder
January 31, 2017

If you haven’t yet discovered Kit Coffee and you are a coffee/tea and toast person, you need to make it over to Kit at Castaway Commons on Westciff Drive in Newport Beach. It’s sandwiched between the new Café Gratitude and Lavender Salon. Kit is a multi roaster coffee shop that offers a simple menu of hand-picked small roasters such as Hart Coffee from Portland, Coava from Portland and Temple from Sacramento, as well as pastries and sweet and savory toasts. Favorites from the menu include the breakfast burrito with cilantro brown rice, eggs, hash browns, bacon and onion; Sweet Matcha…

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Philharmonic Society of Orange County Announces is 2017-2018 Season

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By Greer Wylder
January 30, 2017

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County is celebrating its 64th season, with 29 performances by some of the world’s most celebrated artists and ensembles. The Society continues to expand its programming beyond its signature classical music presentations with multidisciplinary offerings and holiday performances. Thanks to the Donna L. Kendall Foundation, the Society will continue the Donna L. Kendall Classical Series for its ninth season, and the Henry T. Segerstrom Legacy Series sponsored by Elizabeth Segerstrom for its third season. The Society also thanks Mr. Sam B. Ersan for his generous sponsorship of the Laguna Chamber Music Series, along with Judith…

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New OC Spa Offers Eastern Medicine & Luxe Treatments

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By Greer Wylder
January 27, 2017

Zianna Wellness, a new high-end spa and holistic wellness center is celebrating its grand opening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Anaheim Hills. You can enjoy complimentary treatments, Champagne and lite bites. More than two decades in the making, Zianna Wellness was built upon the principles and experience of founder and president Monica Pratt, who spent her early career in the nursing and beauty sector. After a difficult journey with the one-size-fits-all Western medicine approach, Pratt discovered holistic treatments and turned to acupuncture as a last ditch effort to cure her chronic pain, and was stunned by her…

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