The Dose

Decades of Bond: New Year’s Eve Party at The St. Regis

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By Greer Wylder
December 26, 2012

Come to The St. Regis Monarch Beach this New Year's Eve to celebrate - James Bond style. Spend a swank evening with friends old and new and dance to a live band and DJ. Dine at delicious culinary stations and order something shaken...not stirred at one of several full bars. In addition to signature Bond cocktails, raise your glass in a Champagne toast as the clock strikes midnight. The festivities include: ·                Live Music from Flashback Heart Attack ·                DJ and Dancing ·                Signature Bond Cocktails ·                Culinary stations and light bites ·                Midnight Champagne Toast HAWAII GIVEAWAY: All guests will have a chance to win…

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AnQi Culinary Countdown 2013

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2012

Connoisseurs searching for the most memorable of gourmet evenings for New Year’s Eve look no more. Ring in 2013 at AnQi by Crustacean with an unforgettable prix fixe menu created by Master Chef Helene An in collaboration with Chef de Cuisine Ron Lee. The extravagant six-course dinner is served from 8:30 p.m. on; an earlier seating from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. will allow guests to order from an a la carte menu with AnQi’s signature classic as well as New Year Eve’s specialties. Every course has been carefully planned to be stunning to the eye and a revelation to the…

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Top 10 Holiday Gift Guide

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2012

There are just a few days left to get your shopping done, and with the help of Leslie Christen, our fantastic fashion columnist we’ve compiled a last minute holiday gift guide for all. Stay tuned for more Friday. We’re going to get this done together. And from all of us at Greer’s OC we’re wish you the very best holiday season. Now let’s shop: 1. Rolling Greens. Their terrariums and other living or faux arrangements make great gifts for the plant lover in your life. Stop by their arrangement bar customize your very own with one of their "baristas." Terrariums…

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Wino Wednesday at Ecco

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By Greer Wylder
December 19, 2012

When it comes to choosing your favorite pizza in Orange County, opinions can be pretty polarizing. But we do think everyone can agree that Ecco Pizzeria & Bar at the Camp in Costa Mesa bakes delicious pizzas, as well as other dishes made with seasonal and organic ingredients thanks to Chef Carlos Abarca, considered an authentic pizzaiuloli (pizza baker). And now’s the time to treat your family and friends to $25 gift cards for $20, or a $50 card for $40. And each day Chef Abarca is offering Daily Deals from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring some of their most popular…

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Getting Loose at Wild Goose

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2012

Our favorite new spot to meet friends and kick back for elevated pub food and drinks is Wild Goose Tavern on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa. Locals will remember it as the former Little Knight; in it’s new metamorphosis it’s a fantastic intimate bar, owned by Mario Marovic and Andrew Gabriel.  These two have created a cozy and casual watering hole that serves world-class cocktails, single barrel whiskeys and small-batch spirits,  seasonal beers, as well as draught and bottled beer.  And it’s menu features tasty craft burgers like the classic cheese with tomato jam, oven dried tomatoes, Romaine, caramelized…

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