The Dose

NBFF Spotlight Films and After Parties

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2014

With last night’s kick-off of the 15th annual Newport Beach Film Festival behind us, now you can get excited about six days of non-stop films, parties and events. Tonight, the Newport Beach Film Fest features six spotlight films, We’ll Never Have Paris, Break Point, Jadoo, Belle, God Help The Girl and The One I Love at the Regency Lido Theater, South Coast Village and The Triangle. Following the screenings, join the Friday Night Showcase party at Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach. At the party, enjoy entertainment and hors d’oeuvres prepared by award-winning Newport Beach restaurants, plus a hosted bar by…

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Down Under Ribs

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By Greer Wylder
April 23, 2014

Fresh grilled Australian ribs are the trademark at Bondi Grill House opening its first U.S. location tomorrow at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach. Named after Australia’s famed surf spot where its Hurricane Grill sister restaurants are located, Bondi Grill House specializes in its signature Bondisaurus Pork Ribs, 3 lbs of free range, all natural, lean pork ribs basted in a house made, proprietary sauce and cooked at 825 degrees. Bondi  makes history as the first restaurant to serve these perfectly seared Australian ribs in North America. Bondi also offers flame-grilled steaks, chicken, burgers and more, served in generous portions with…

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Porsche Boxster Fangirl

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By Greer Wylder
April 22, 2014

When it comes to driving a sexy, quick and sophisticated Porsche Boxster everywhere we go, we’ve realized the car, albeit a luxury sports car, can make the mundane experience of driving a sheer thrill. From the moment you take a seat inside, you feel enveloped in luxury and comfort: There’s ample space for drivers and passengers, even extended legroom for taller drivers. Each side offers individual controls that are designed ergonomically and simple to use. In the same way that a luxury handbag designer, or the finest shoe designer feels and looks superior to its lesser counterpart, the Boxer elevates…

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Meet the ‘Five Summer Stories’ Filmmakers

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By Greer Wylder
April 21, 2014

One of the many must attend events at the 15th annual Newport Beach Film Festival April 24- May 1 will be the celebration of 50 years of award winning filmmaking, with Laguna Beach based director Greg MacGillivray and his team at MacGillivray Freeman Films.  “A Retrospective with MacGillivray Freeman Films” includes the screening of “Five Summer Stories”  on Tuesday, April 29 at 5 p.m. at South Coast Village Theater. It represents the culmination of Jim Freeman and Greg MacGillivray’s first decade of making surf films together. A panel discussion will follow with surf icons Laird Hamilton, Gerry Lopez, Herbie Fletcher,…

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RITZ-CARLTON LIVE!

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2014

Plan a luxe staycation at our favorite Downtown L.A. hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles that literally towers above the city’s fantastic L.A. LIVE entertainment complex. It’s a serene oasis where Staples Center, Nokia Theatre, Club Nokia, The Grammy Museum, Conga Room and Regal Cinemas are within steps from the property. It’s the best place in the city to escape for a luxurious retreat, while still being close to the action. The LEED certified hotel boasts 123 sophisticated and modern guest rooms with high tech and comforting amenities such as concealed and vanishing TV’s in the bathroom mirrors, sumptuous beds, refreshment…

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