The Dose

The Dalai Lama’s 80th Birthday and Global Compassion Summit July 5-7

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2015

The official world celebration for the Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday and Global Compassion Summit will be a once in a lifetime three-day event presented by Friends of the Dalai Lama in partnership with UC Irvine and Center for Living Peace starting on Sunday, July 5 at the Honda Center and continuing at UC Irvine’s Bren Events Center on Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is scheduled to attend events on all three days, with world leaders, Nobel laureates, celebrity guests and artists who will join to offer their best wishes for the monumental occassion.…

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Taste of Nation Laguna Beach

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By Greer Wylder
May 08, 2015

One of the premiere culinary events of the year, the 8th annual Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation Laguna Beach will take place on Sunday, May 17 at the Montage Laguna Beach. The No Kid Hungry culinary event aims to end childhood hunger in America through a partnership with celebrity chefs and mixologists from all across the nation---100% of the tickets sales support their mission. You can enjoy an afternoon of delectable dishes, wine, signature cocktails, and incredible panoramic oceanfront views at Montage Laguna Beach. The event will also feature a fantastic silent and live auction and live entertainment…

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Re: Mom and Mother’s Day Brunch

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By Greer Wylder
May 07, 2015

Still deciding on where to take your mom to celebrate Mother’s Day? Here is a round up of top local restaurants offering special brunch buffets; a complimentary meal for moms, live music and even prix fix Champagne brunch. On Sunday, May 10, ARC at SOCO in Costa Mesa will offer their regular weekend brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Moms will enjoy breakfast favorites including Chef Noah Blom’s steak & eggs, hoecake, and breakfast taco. (Pictured above hoecake.) 3321 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa. 949.500.5561. This Saturday, May 9 at 11 a.m., Chef Shachi Mehra of Adya at…

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Experience the Philharmonic House of Design

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By Greer Wylder
May 05, 2015

You can experience and tour the spectacular designer showcase home, The Philharmonic House of Design in the exclusive community of Shady Canyon in Irvine from May 5- May 31. Seventeen acclaimed interior designers from across Southern California transformed the 15,000 sq. ft. home, in the style of a Provencal Villa designed by famed architect Brion Jeannette, into a stunning masterpiece.  Proceeds will benefit the Philharmonic Society’s nationally recognized Youth Music Education Programs. At just under one acre, the property features a specially sloped driveway to accommodate exotic, low-to-the ground cars such as Ferraris or Lamborghinis, a screening room/theater, piano room,…

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Treat Mom to Mother’s Day Dining At South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
May 04, 2015

South Coast Plaza’s restaurants will be going all out so you can treat your mom to excellent Mother’s Day brunches and all day dining options. Here are some great recommendations to take your mom on her special day. AnQi AnQi will have a Mother’s Day a la carte menu available all day as well as brunch items until 2:30 p.m. and two dinner specials. All day options include Tombo Tuna Crispy Wonton, Crispy Lobster or Spicy Beef Wontons, Char-Grilled Colossal Prawns, Crustacean Shaken Beef, An’s Famous Garlic Noodles and more. Brunch specials include dishes such as Egg On Bao, Kalbi…

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