The Dose

Orange County’s Hot Spot: The Union Market in Tustin

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By Greer Wylder
July 21, 2015

The Union Market at The District in Tustin is the newest hot spot in Orange County for gourmet foods, coffee, cocktails, artisan shopping and a great place to meet friends especially ones who love to indulge in sweet cups made out of chocolate chip cookies and housemade cream at The Dirty Cookie, or enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine after work at the classy and upscale, Central Bar. Under one roof in a classic, contemporary setting with vintage aspects such as the history of Tustin in Woodsnap photos throughout the space you can drink, dine and shop from Union…

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Let the Show and Dinner Begin! Five Crowns’ Dinner in Five Parts

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By Greer Wylder
July 20, 2015

In celebration of Five Crowns' 50th anniversary, the landmark restaurant in Corona del Mar is changing it up by introducing a modern sensory experience unlike any other local eatery. Dinner in Five Parts is a new dining experience that introduces a collaboration between LA's modernized classical music ensemble wild Up, the creative producers of Santa Ana Sites and the Five Crowns culinary team. Their first Dinner in Five Parts will take place on Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. in the outdoor garden of Five Crowns.  You can enjoy a live musical performance curated with a five-course dinner and wine pairings at $149 per person. It will be an unforgettable dining and musical experience.  Reservations required by…

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‘One BIg Party’ at the OC Fair

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By Greer Wylder
July 16, 2015

The OC Fair’s 125th celebration themed “One Big Party” kicks off today at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa until Sunday, Aug. 10 (open Wednesday-Sunday). The OC Fair brings 23 fun-filled days for the entire family with food, music, carnival rides, exhibits, and the Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre and events in The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. As expected there will be NEW deep-fried treats such as Deep-Fried Starbucks from Bacon A-Fair; Deep Fried Slim Fast Bar and Fried Peanut Butter Pickle Dog from Chicken Charlie’s; and Deep-Fried Birthday Cake and Deep-Fried Pizza from Apple Fries.…

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Attention Fitness Aficionados, The Newest Bar Method

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By Greer Wylder
July 16, 2015

The Bar Method, the premier barre-based workout known for its targeted and effective body sculpting exercises, just opened a new studio in Costa Mesa. The gorgeous new location includes a locker room with a shower and full amenities, a fully stocked coffee bar, and a retail area. There's no excuse to skip a workout when you can shower before the workday or dinner out, and the natural light pouring into both the male and female locker rooms makes it an ideal place to freshen up after a fat-burning, full-body workout. What’s so great about this hour-long workout is that it…

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Summering at SOCO Collection

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By Greer Wylder
July 15, 2015

We’re deep into a not-long-enough Southern California summer and there’s no time like the present to enjoy real OC living, especially when it’s at SOCO Collection. This summer, in addition to savory meals, sweet treats, and premier shopping for you and your home, OC’s destination for inspiration is offering a line-up of fun events to keep you entertained all season long. Read on to learn more about what’s coming soon to SOCO! Since summer is the perfect time to dine alfresco, head to SOCO to enjoy fine dining on our beautiful open-air patios and courtyards. Spend your Sunday enjoying Taco…

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