The Dose

Whatever you do, do Blink Inc.

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By Greer Wylder
July 01, 2016

Blink Inc., a new photo shoot experience opens today at Fashion Island. Its niche is delivering professional digital photography in real-time at an affordable price. With its blank canvas backdrop to inspire creativity, self-expression and personal style during a photo shoot, you can create an elegant and fun photo shoot. Each shoot can last anywhere from 10-minutes to several hours, and the result will give you a hundreds of beautiful photographs that you can view, buy and share instantly via Blink Inc.’s website. Pricing is affordable with shoots start at $25. Images can be purchased a la carte for just…

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50 Year Celebration at Avila’s El Ranchito

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By Greer Wylder
June 30, 2016

Avila’s El Ranchito celebrates its 50th anniversary with 13 family-owned restaurants serving Mama Avila’s authentic Mexican recipes made from scratch daily. The first Avila’s El Ranchito opened in Huntington Park in 1966 with only five tables. Today, a member of the Avila family oversees each restaurant and they’ve planned summer celebrations to thank their guests at each location. Mama’s recipes are always made to her standards, including several signature specialties. Mama Avila’s Soup, a longtime favorite, is made with fresh made chicken broth, hand-pulled chunks of chicken breast and rice. Garnished with generous portions of avocado, tomato, cilantro and lime…

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Wizard of Oz Live in Concert Next Weekend with San Diego Symphony!

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By Greer Wylder
June 28, 2016

Experience the magic that music lends to the movies with the full-length feature film The Wizard of Oz accompanied by a LIVE orchestral performance of the award-winning musical score on Saturday, July 9 at 8 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Join Dorothy and friends on a trip down the Yellow Brick Road and hear classics such as “Over the Rainbow” and “We’re off to See the Wizard” that’ll have you humming all the way home. Ticket prices start at $35 and are available at the Philharmonic Society of Orange County box office at 949.553-2422, online at…

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The New Monarch Beach Resort

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By Greer Wylder
June 27, 2016

The former St. Regis Monarch Beach has been transformed into the Monarch Beach Resort, after the completion of the property’s $40 million renovation and just in time for the start of summer. The redesign features California’s first Miraval Life in Balance Spa that includes a DryBar and a Deborah Lippmann nail suite, five new dining concepts, a new pool complex, and a new lobby lounge area turning into a hot new social scene. It’s also celebrating the Fourth of July in a big way with a fireworks show, a day-long celebration with a traditional BBQ on the Grand Lawn, live…

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Shop ‘Til You Drop, The Paseo Party at Fashion Island

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By Greer Wylder
June 24, 2016

Fashion followers can take in a day of fashion and fun at the second annual Paseo Party shopping event at Fashion Island to kick off the summer season on Saturday, June 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. The Paseo Party will feature outdoor entertainment and activities, live music from a local DJ, a magician, photo booth, a surprise performance, and 16 specialty stores offering event-only promotions and in-store discounts. Small restaurant stations offering delectable bites and refreshing beverages will also be setup throughout the paseo. Just a few of the activities you can take part in include Glam feather eyelash…

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