The Dose

Better-For-You Food and Smoothies

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By Greer Wylder
February 17, 2016

Just last month Tropical Smoothie Café opened its first location in California in Lake Forest and now the 19-year-old fast casual café concept is exploding in SoCal. It just opened in Foothill Ranch, followed by Irvine next month, and soon Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Fountain Valley, Orange and Rancho Santa Margarita. The goal is to open nearly two-dozen cafés throughout Southern California over the next five years. It’s so easy to eat healthy and light at Tropical Smoothie Café. Its menu features toasted wraps and flatbreads, bowls, salads, house-made sides, all-day breakfast, a kids menu and, of course, the brand’s…

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The 20th Anniversary JDRF Dream Gala

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By Greer Wylder
February 15, 2016

The 20th Anniversary JDRF Dream Gala, to be held March 19th at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, will celebrate the Gala's Platinum Anniversary and twenty years of exceptional fundraising. The black tie event will bring together some of Orange County's philanthropic leaders and feature premiere auctions, spectacular wines, elegant entertainment and a sponsor-only VIP After Party. The 2016 Dream Gala, under the leadership of co-chairs Analisa Albert, Toni Berlinger and James Cueva, will honor Lauri and Steven Delson for their generous contributions to the local type 1 diabetes community. To learn more about the Delsons and the Herbert Family Program for Young Adults with…

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Opening Day of 2016 OC Fashion Week

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By Greer Wylder
February 12, 2016

Orange County’s most glamorous and stylish week of the year--OC Fashion Week presented by Maserati of Newport Beach March 13-16—features incredible runway fashions and events showcasing local talent, models, hair, beauty and fashion designers as well as international designers presented by Orange County Fashion Council. Sunday, March 13, is Opening Day of 2016 OC Fashion Week, where class, glamour, and luxury combine with fun and entertainment for an unmatched kick-off event. This year, the five-time OC Fashion Week sponsor Dawson Cole Fine Art hosts an opening reception cocktail gala in Laguna Beach to mark the official opening day of OC Fashion Week with…

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The Golden Age of Ice Cream : Churned Creamery

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2016

Who knew it would be the golden age of ice cream? Not too long ago, we were introduced to Afters Handcrafted Ice Cream, known for its creative flavors and milky buns stuffed with ice cream; made-to-order liquid nitrogen ice cream at Creamistry and Cauldron; and now we have Churned Creamery that boasts automated churning machines from Italy so you can eat freshly churned ice cream straight from the machine.  Churned Creamery is opening its first location at Union Market at The District in Tustin on Saturday, February 13. And, to celebrate, they’ll be offering everyone a free scoop of ice…

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Less Attitude, More Gratitude Now in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2016

Café Gratitude, the famed San Francisco based all organic and vegan restaurant, is opening a new sister restaurant and concept today in Newport Beach, aptly named Gratitude. Gratitude differs from its sister locations in Los Angeles and San Diego; it specializes in seasonally-driven dishes from chef Dreux Ellis, and organic cocktails crafted by Jason Eisner, from Café Gratitude's Mexican counterpart, Gracias Madre in West Hollywood. It’s open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an adjacent Gratitude To-Go space for take-out. Gratitude is located at Castaway Commons on Westcliff Drive, a new boutique dining, shopping, fitness and wellness destination from…

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