The Dose

PdM’s New Kitchen in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
July 22, 2013

PdM Kitchen, a sister restaurant to the four popular PdM Cafés along coastal Orange County, is celebrating its grand opening today and Tuesday  in Irvine by donating a portion of its sales to Fristers, a non-profit organization in Irvine providing education, access to resources, role models and support to teen mothers and their children. PdM Kitchen, in Irvine’s Oak Creek Shopping Center, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. This is the largest of the PdM locations and the only location to offer waiter service in the dining room. The restaurant also has bar seating with a view of the exhibition…

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Don’t Miss the Culinary Event of the Year at SOCO - August 14

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By Greer Wylder
July 17, 2013

  August is quickly approaching, which means it's almost time for Orange County's most anticipated culinary event of the year - Riviera Magazine's To Live & Dine Event at SOCO in Costa Mesa - - SoCal's premier culinary destination! Mark your calendars for a fun-filled evening of great food and drinks as we celebrate OC's booming culinary scene! Join top chefs, food enthusiasts, culinary personalities and luxury retailers for this acclaimed tasting event on Wednesday, August 14th from 6-8:00 p.m! The cost of attendance is $20, which allows you to indulge in decadent bites from a curated list of the…

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Capturing Summer

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By Greer Wylder
July 11, 2013

Capture the magic of summer forever with a beautiful family portrait outdoors, on the beach, in the back yard, or at the mountains.. Whether it’s a festive family day (even your dog) or just an intimate moment of your own, book your Summer Location Shoot today with Brystan Studios in Aliso Viejo and save $200! Offer expires September 15, 2013. Sessions are limited. Call today. 949.831.3774 Brystan Studios is at 27001 Moulton Parkway in Aliso Viejo.

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Attention Nordstrom Shoppers!

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By Greer Wylder
July 11, 2013

Nordie shoppers won’t want to miss Nordstrom Anniversary Sale kicking off Friday, July 19. Customers can shop from brand new merchandise at amazing prices – and stock up on fall must-haves before the season even starts. The prices only last for two weeks, and all Anniversary merchandise will return to full price on August 5. Hot trends include animal prints, oxblood and leather, mixing graphic and pattern, scale and color leathers, boots, from booties to riding boots. And for men, trim fit suits, exclusive buffalo check Nordstrom shirts and loafers, boots and double-monk strap slip-ons. Also, Nordstrom stores will host…

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A Taste of the Mediterranean

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By Greer Wylder
July 11, 2013

  The new Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Denver-based fast casual restaurant featuring fresh and healthy Mediterranean cuisine, will celebrate its second west coast location in Orange County on Saturday at Woodbury Town Center in Irvine. (The first OC location opened last month in Aliso Viejo.) At the grand opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests will enjoy a face painter and entertainment, and can win free Garbanzo menu items and other prizes, including t-shirts, caps and $10 gift cards. Garbanzo offers made-from-scratch, authentic Mediterranean menu items with an emphasis on flavor, freshness and quality, as well as a healthy…

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