The Dose

“The Things We Tell Ourselves”

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By Greer Wylder
August 04, 2015

Irvine native Victoria Namkung’s debut novel, “The Things We Tell Ourselves” was just released and it’s a juicy beach read that's part-untraditional love story, part-psychological thriller. There are several scenes set in Laguna Beach (the protagonist is a grad of UC Irvine) and you can meet Namkung and attend a book signing at Environment Furniture at SOCO in Costa Mesa on Sunday, Aug. 9 from 5-7 p.m. Namkung’s novel focuses on the damage that one generation can inflict on the next and the things we tell ourselves to justify our desires and compromises. Before focusing on writing fiction, Namkung was…

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NEW YORK’s Famed Halal Guys Coming to Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
August 03, 2015

The Halal Guys, New York’s food cart with a cult following, are expanding from New York to its first West Coast brick-and-mortar fast casual location in Costa Mesa. The famed food cart is known for its gyro sandwiches, chicken-and-rice platters and delicious mystery white sauce. The NYC-based concept signed a deal with Fransmart known for building other popular concepts such as Five Guys, to bring 50 franchised units to Southern California. The first location will open mid September at 3033 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa. The Halal Guys grew from a modest food cart on the streets of New York…

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The Cookie Shot!

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By Greer Wylder
July 31, 2015

Thanks to the good people behind The Dirty Cookie, starting today at 6 p.m. at the Union Market at the District in Tustin you can get a cookie in the shape of a glass filled with milk! Chef/entrepreneurs, Shahira Marei and Sally Elgamil are opening The Dirty Cookie where you can taste their dessert sensation: a shot glass-shaped cookie filled with housemade flavored cream such as chocolate, vanilla and classic milk. The first 75 people to take a picture at the store and tag #TheDirtyCookie will get a cookie shot on the house! The Dirty Cookie team worked with a…

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Squeezing In Lemonade Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
July 30, 2015

Refreshing lemonades, perfectly prepared salads, hearty braised meats, delicious sandwiches, fresh soups and decadent desserts are the standards for all Lemonade locations. And now, fans of Lemonade at Fashion Island can enjoy a new Lemonade in Orange County, at Irvine’s Park Place complex at the corner of Michelson and Jamboree.   The seasonally inspired California comfort food eatery offers a cafeteria-style setting where you can simply grab a tray and chose from a colorful variety dishes. Lemonade focuses on delicious and healthy plates, as well as an assortment of fresh vegetables. The new summer menu includes: citrus poached salmon and…

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New Facial Laser Treatment Hits Orange County!

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By Greer Wylder
July 28, 2015

Looking for better laser treatment options for your skin? We recently discovered Orange Coast Laser Specialists at Hoag Hospital Irvine that utilizes an all-new laser treatment for facial resurfacing and rejuvenation called PicoSure Laser by Cynosure. PicoSure penetrates the skin in one-trillionth of a second without using thermal energy to create collagen regeneration naturally - this dramatically improves overall elasticity and can remove fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and acne scars in as little as three treatments. The beauty in this laser treatment (and we tried it firsthand for tattoo removal, too) is that there is no downtime, unlike many…

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