The Dose

5 Ways to Beat the Heat at SOCO Collection

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2015

We’re enjoying the final weeks of a beautiful Southern California summer, and now’s the time to make the most of these long days and warm nights – especially at SOCO Collection and The OC Mix! Thanks to Orange County’s destination for inspiration, you can enjoy a full line-up of culinary, design, and entertainment events to keep you busy – and cool – all month long. Read on for five fun ways to beat the summer heat, and we’ll see you at SOCO! Sweeten The Dog Days of Summer at SusieCakes The dog days of summer are here, but SusieCakes at…

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Weekend Brunching at Fig & Olive

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By Greer Wylder
August 12, 2015

Easily one of Orange County’s best brunches is Fig & Olive’s Weekend Riviera Brunch, a stunning and delicious buffet available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. And, it’s priced at $24 per person! The buffet-style brunch offers an endless selection of signature dishes from Salmon Crudo with orange, grapefruit, dill, lemon, scallions, and Arbequina olive oil to customizable omelets and whole roasted Provençal style chicken at the carving station. You can also enjoy granola and fresh fruit, eggs (any style), quiche, mini fig tartlet, tomato burrata caprese and select salads, carpaccio, charcuteries, and cheeses, croissants and…

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Carsmetics: Fast, Flawless, and For Less

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2015

No one even wants to think about car accidents, but when you least expect it, they happen. We’ve already been in two accidents in the past several months! We've recently discovered Carsmetics that takes the hassle, inconvenience and high cost out of car repairs. And, there are four Carsmetics locations in Orange County: in Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Lake Forest. With several OC based investors who are committed to bringing the community a convenient, smart and reliable alternative to auto dealers or full collision shops, you will be pleasantly surprised by the top of the line experience and service…

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The Best Sandwiches in OC: Sessions Opens in HB

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2015

Our favorite sandwich deli in Orange County, Sessions West Coast Deli in Newport Beach, just opened a second location on the waterfront in Huntington Beach. It’s a great neighborhood-casual concept that makes the best gourmet, culinary-focused sandwiches, housemade sauces, sides, salads, and soups prepared in-house daily. All sandwiches are made to order with fresh, locally grown produce, humanely and naturally raised meats, and locally baked breads delivered daily from local artisan, OC Baking Company. Sessions also offers locally roasted coffee beverages from Kean Coffee. The Huntington Beach restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with a menu just like its flagship…

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OC Look!

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2015

Join us at one of Orange County’s premiere and stylish events of the summer, OC Look, on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The 9th annual soiree hosted by Orange Coast Magazine raises much needed funds ways to prevent, treat, and find a cure for type 1 diabetes, through the Dream Guild of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The event celebrates the top tastemakers recognized for their style and accomplishments in Orange County. This year's honorees include local sports stars, social media sensations, a "housewife" and her reality star husband, and more! During the fashionable party meet the…

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