The Dose

Fashionista Finds at Rococo

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By Greer Wylder
May 04, 2016

Fashionistas in search of hard to find brands with a cult following can find them at Rococo, a boutique with two locations in Orange County, on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa and Dana Point. Owner Patty Klein Praisler proudly carries high quality and timeless L.A. based brands. It’s a great place to find casual and chic basics. Choose from fashion favorites such as Bella Luxx, Feel the Piece, Natalie B., Blue Life, Goddis, Riller & Fount, Cotton Citizen, Stillwater, Parker, Tysa, Jen’s Pirate Booty, Stance, Chan Luu jewelry and clothing, Lovely Bird, Feel The Piece, Nation, Minnie Rose, Novella…

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Give Mom the Gift of Art

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2016

This Mother's Day surprise mom with tickets to the world-famous Pageant of the Masters. For a limited time only, save 20% on all tickets to this summer’s production “Partners” running July 7 - August 31, 2016 in Laguna Beach. In this year’s presentation of “living pictures,” the Pageant sets out in search of stories of compelling collaborations that led to the creation of unforgettable artworks. To take advantage of this incredible offer, call 800.487.3378 or visit PageantTickets.com and use promotional code MOM20. Offer ends May 8, 2016. 650 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

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The Golden Chef Series at Irvine Spectrum Center

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2016

Leading up to the 2016 Golden Foodie Awards celebrated on Sunday, September 25 at Fairmont Newport Beach, the Golden Foodies invites all food lovers to join al fresco chef demos at the Golden Chef Series—a four part series starting on Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at the Irvine Spectrum near the Big Wheel.  The series hosted by Wing Lam of Wahoo's, features Irvine Spectrum chefs and eateries demonstrating how to prepare their signature dishes. They will be cooking on world-class kitchens by Fisher & Paykel and DCS. Guests can enjoy a VIP seat to watch the experience for $25…

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Wine, Dining and A Great Waterfront View The Lighthouse Cafe

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2016

One of the best new waterfront restaurants to open in Newport Beach, The Lighthouse Café, just introduced a weekend brunch from chef Ryan Sumner, as well as new spring menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and now it’s serving beer, wine and soju cocktails. The Lighthouse Café is at the new Marina Park on West Balboa Boulevard and it offers delicious, fresh California cuisine with stunning harbor, city and mountain views. At breakfast, some of the delicious new additions include fluffy banana and pecan buckwheat pancakes with maple syrup and whipped butter; croissant breakfast sandwich with two fresh eggs,…

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Oak Grill Debuts Slow Smoked Sundaze Family-Friendly BBQ Suppers

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2016

The BBQ season is here and our favorite new tradition is the Oak Grill’s Slow Smoked Sundaze every Sunday evening from 5 to 9:30 p.m. – debuting on Sunday, May 1. Chef Marc Johnson and his team are grilling up a great four-course menu to be enjoyed by family and friends in Oak Grill’s dining rooms or on the outdoor deck. Award-winning Chef Johnson is also an expert at cooking with smokers, and he starts with the best ingredients available-- sourced locally from purveyors the chef trusts and works with every day, and Oak Grill has its own butcher and…

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