The Dose

Free Summer Movie Mondays!

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By Greer Wylder
July 08, 2013

One of the fave summer traditions, FREE summer Movie Mondays starts tonight with “The Wedding Singer” at 8 p.m. at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Pack a beach chair, bring snacks or a picnic dinner and watch the film under the stars projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall. Set-up starts at 5:30 p.m. with the movie starting at 8 p.m. Some of the best short animated films from the Newport Beach Film Festival will be shown before the movie starts. Patina Catering will also offer special themed-menu items, assorted snacks and beverages available for purchase. Tonight,…

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Speaking of New Secret Bars…

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By Greer Wylder
July 03, 2013

Pitfire Artisan Pizza in Costa Mesa just debuted Pie Society, a dimly lit speakeasy bar not visible from the pizza joint but hidden behind its retro Community Kitchen. Pie Society’s name pays homage to the former Marie Callender’s location and its top shelf spirits are stocked on a shelf made from the original pie oven. Cocktail enthusiasts will love the artisanal handcrafted cocktails by Steve Garcia, who also oversaw cocktail menus at MESA in Costa Mesa, and Broadway by Amar Santana in Laguna Beach. The cocktails are all about seasonal ingredients and housemade cordials. Order a smoky and perfect El…

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Winder Farms Arrives in OC

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By Greer Wylder
July 02, 2013

Coming soon to Orange County, Winder Farms, a 133-year-old company will be offering delivery of high quality farm fresh foods to its customers’ doorsteps. There are more than 300 natural products to choose from. Winder Farms began delivering fresh milk and dairy products with a horse drawn cart from its farm in Utah in 1880. Today, Winder Farms' delivering methods are modern with online orders and text reminders, yet the company is still carrying on its long-standing tradition of delivering farm fresh organic, all-natural and hormone-free products from local farmers and businesses. Winder's customers simply place an order for delivery…

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PIE-NOT Why Not?

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By Greer Wylder
June 30, 2013

If you haven’t yet discovered Orange County’s first Aussie style bakery, PIE-NOT in Costa Mesa, it’s time to taste a savory fresh five-inch pie filled with rosemary, roasted garlic and premium ground lamb, onion and back bacon in a short crust pastry shell topped with a golden puff pastry. PIE-NOT is the brainchild of Jai Snowdon, Ryan Lopiccolo and Chef Samantha Boxer, a trio who are working 15 hours a day, seven days a week to keep up with the demand of baking savory artisan pies and pastries for fans. Chopping vegetables, braising meats, curing fillings, making pastries from scratch--it's…

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Traveling in Style

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By Greer Wylder
June 28, 2013

At Sunsations Travel Store at Fashion Island there’s a new Briggs & Riley Travelware shop within a shop where you can find luxury luggage and business cases that will make you the most stylish traveler around. Attend the grand opening of Briggs & Riley today through Sunday and receive a complimentary gift with purchase, and raffle prizes. Briggs & Riley is also a sponsor of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and will be donating a portion of the proceeds to improve lives and type diabetes research. There will also be a ribbon cutting ceremony and cocktail reception Saturday from 5 to…

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