The Dose

It’s Easy Being Green at SOCO and The OC Mix!

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By Greer Wylder
September 18, 2014

In addition to providing inspiration for those who love dining, cooking, interior design, fashion and style, did you know that SOCO and The OC Mix in Costa M​esa also feature an impressive line-up of environmentally conscious stores? Read on to learn about what SOCO and The OC Mix are doing to make your home - and your life - a little greener. ​ Granola Babies hand-selects sustainable baby essentials that any new parent needs, including chemical-free diapers, natural baby toiletries, and organic handmade toys. Owner and mother Giselle Baturay also leads holistic parenting classes on topics like aromatherapy, breastfeeding, and nutrition. More than anything, Granola Babies hopes to create a…

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Pure Barre OC Four All

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2014

Pure Barre Newport Beach and Mission Viejo owner, Monica Pommier Grubin just purchased two more Orange County studios in Irvine and Huntington Beach and plans to celebrate by offering free classes all day on Saturday, Sept. 20 at all four locations. In addition to free classes on Saturday, Monica will also be offering the Pure Barre “New Client Special”  to all. New, current, and former clients will all be able to buy a month of unlimited classes for 100 dollars. What sets Monica’s boutique-style studio apart from other Pure Barre locations is that clients are able to use their package at any…

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Power Our Future With Solar

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2014

Join Greer’s OC in the Rooftop Revolution and take action to save your pocketbook and the planet! Going solar is much easier than you think. We have partnered with innovative solar company, Sungevity, to reduce our own carbon footprint and help spread solar energy to our readers. You just have to sign up and they will handle the rest! And we haven’t even mentioned the best part! Sungevity will give you a personal $750 credit towards your system to help you get started. Join Greer’s OC and take action today. Sincerely, greer wylder

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Entertaining, Thought-Provoking and Compelling Speakers

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By Greer Wylder
September 15, 2014

In its 18th year, the Witte Lecture Series brings some of the most entertaining, thought provoking and compelling speakers in an easily accessible program at the Newport Beach Public Library. The season debuts Saturday, Oct. 25 with Jonathan Franzen and the Storytelling and the Modern World. Author of "The Corrections" and "Freedom,"  Franzen will share the art of telling stories to readers who have less and less time to read. On Friday, January 23, it’s Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye with Project VOICE: An Evening of Spoken Word Poetry Sarah Kay is a poet from New York City who has…

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Ceviche Tasting at Ritz-Carlton

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2014

Ceviche, the delicious raw seafood dish cured in citrus juices and fresh peppers, a staple of coastal Central and South America, gets the royal treatment all month at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Chef de Cuisine Steve Wan shines with an a la carte Ceviche Tasting Menu influenced by the flavorful regions of Mexico, Peru and even Asia. Ceviche typically features Latin American flavors, but Chef Wan created an Asian-style ceviche with yuzu, white soy and ponzu. His tasting menu features tuna, rock shrimp, sea bass and scallops, with ingredients such as ingredients as coconut, sweet chili, candied yam and crispy…

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