The Dose

Cooking with Chef Pascal Lorange at Fig & Olive

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2014

Executive Chef Pascal Lorange at Fig & Olive in Newport Beach is all about the best olive oils and cuisine from the Mediterranean region. With each season he rolls out new menu items to reflect the freshest tastes available and is also introducing a cooking class on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. to share his tips and tricks for autumn inspired dishes. The latest fall menu items include a delicious trio of crostinis: grilled vegetable, ricotta olive tapenade; heirloom carrot, charmoula, carrot tapenade; and pata negra, tomato, and peach ricotta spread. And new fall inspired dishes include…

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Bonjour Moulin Bistro

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By Greer Wylder
September 25, 2014

Newport Beach just landed the closest thing to a French bistro that you can find in Orange County. A lifelong dream came true for Paris born and raised, Laurent Vrignaud, who left France 30 years ago and has worked in the action sports industry, but always yearned to open a bistro that serves his favorite French comfort foods from his childhood. He’s been collecting French memorabilia, art, bistro chairs, and decor almost his entire life for his future café. Today, Moulin Bistro opened in Newport Beach in the former Pascal Epicerie, another famed French-style bakery/café. The entire layout has been…

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OC Lifestyle Family Photos

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By Greer Wylder
September 24, 2014

Your family is your most precious gift. They bring you the moments you treasure: laughter, tears, joy and love. Nothing can replace the love you have for them. At Orange County based Pradhan Studios, owned by husband and wife team, Nirzhar and Rachel Pradhan, their wish is to capture your love in timeless, memorable and elegant family photos. They specialize in gorgeous black and white photos that capture the individuality and uniqueness of your family, and once you see the finished product, you’ll realize it’s more art, than photography. Pradhan Studios loves the laughter of families, the interaction of siblings…

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MESA’s Shining Starr

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By Greer Wylder
September 23, 2014

Easily one of the chicest, lounge-like restaurants--the retractable open air ceiling, nightly entertainment and ambience is incredible--in Orange County, MESA at the Camp in Costa Mesa, is also a great dining spot with a new Executive Chef Niki Starr Weyler who has worked in some of the best kitchens in OC, including French 75, Charlie Palmer’s and Broadway by Amar Santana. Chef Niki is slowly incorporating at taste of Niki to the menu, while keeping the die hard favorites that MESA regulars love, such as the tempura green beans served with eel and green goddess dipping sauce, margherita pizza, house…

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Toys Ahoy, Your Neighborhood Store

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2014

The newest toy emporium that specializes in today’s bestselling toys and the classics, Toys Ahoy at Westcliff Court in Newport Beach is hosting a fall celebration and grand opening today from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the kids in for activities, arts and crafts, demos for games and toys, science activities, and prize drawings. Neighbors in the center will be offering light refreshments. Toys Ahoy is the perfect answer for those looking for high quality toys. The selection ranges from Squishables to Silly String, Hape to Hula Hoops, Brio to Bruder and…

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