The Dose

Greer’s OC 8 Years in Review

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By Greer Wylder
July 23, 2014

All it takes is wearing dark sunglasses into a daytime meeting with your boss to hide puffy swollen eyes from days of crying to not know what will happen next. Today, on the eighth year anniversary of launching Greer’s OC, a free email newsletter and website which reports on the hottest trends, new retail stores, great bargains and undiscovered dining spots in OC, I hope to inspire others that no matter the unforeseen difficulties, you can change your life for the better.   Two weeks from the day my 14-year-old son was diagnosed with life threatening type 1 diabetes in…

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Livin’ La Vida at The Triangle

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By Greer Wylder
July 22, 2014

The newest modern Mexican eatery to hit Orange County is La Vida Cantina that just opened at The Triangle in Costa Mesa. The restaurant, owned by the same group who run Sutra nearby, celebrates its grand opening with two upcoming fundraisers for local charities. On Wednesday, Aug. 6, La Vida Cantina will donate a portion of sales to the Orange County Jaycee Charitable Foundation, and on Thursday, Aug. 7, the restaurant will donate a portion of sales to Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. Both charity events are from 5 to 10 p.m.   La Vida’s spacious patio features a large pentagon-shaped…

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Wayfaring on the Westside

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By Greer Wylder
July 21, 2014

The long awaited Wayfarer, formerly the site of the iconic Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa just opened with a brand new look inside and out, including a stylish bar, small kitchen addition, upgraded acoustics, and state-of-the-art stage sound and lighting. The Wayfarer kept the “Detroit Stage”, paying homage to its history and continuing the legacy of live performance. Tickets are available at wayfarercm.com. Owner Jeffrey Chon is bringing his passion for the food and entertainment industries and is offering regular weekly entertainment ranging from reggae to live DJs to karaoke: Mondays – Residency Tuesdays - SoCal Reggae All Stars Wednesdays…

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The Full Body Workout

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By Greer Wylder
July 18, 2014

Orange County’s first and only full-body cycling studio, Full Psycle offers two locations so that locals can easily attend one of their incredible classes. The newest, Full Psycle in Huntington Beach follows the already popular Costa Mesa location (on E. 17th Street) that opened in 2012. Full Psycle makes it possible to have a full body workout, and enjoy the benefits of a spin class during their 45 min. sessions. Its energetic and inventive way of working out incorporates standard indoor cycling routines with upper body strength training via hand weights and Pilates based core exercises. You can burn a…

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Outdoor Entertaining 101 With SOCO Collection

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By Greer Wylder
July 17, 2014

If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen — and move the entertainment outdoors. Long Southern California summers are the perfect opportunity for celebration and relaxation, and prepping your home for entertaining is easier than ever thanks to SOCO Collection’s roster of premier culinary and decor retailers. Orange County’s hottest shopping destination has everything you need to transform your home into party central with one simple trip. During the warm summer months, the backyard becomes an extension of your indoor living space, and SOCO’s impressive line-up of interior design experts can refresh or completely renovate your yard…

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