The Dose

Pitfire Pizza Brings the Heat

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2012

We predict that Costa Mesa will be won over by Pitfire Artisan Pizza, the Los Angeles-based restaurant that just opened in the former Marie Callender’s on E. 17th Street. It’s a perfect hangout for families, a great date night, and anyone wanting a casual and relaxed dining experience. And get this, pizzas (one size fits all) cost about 10 bucks. And what other restaurant in Costa Mesa has a hidden speakeasy bar, and private area with its own kitchen for classes and parties? Owner Paul Hibler and his team created a cool vibe that pays homage to Orange County’s surf…

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Holiday Cheer, Margaritas, and Tacos!

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By Greer Wylder
December 06, 2012

The Shops at The Cove in Newport Beach invite you to stop by for some holiday cheer tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy shopping from an eclectic array of boutiques, live music from the Wheeland Bros., sip on mistletoe margaritas from Rastarita, the only mobile margarita bar in the world, sample tasty tacos from Rasta Taco, and take advantage of complimentary polish changes from the Nail Lounge. The Shops at The Cove is a gathering of indie boutiques such as Posey Couture, MerMade Designs, blend, little stylings, Hula Moon, Studio Fringe, Clarity RX, Little Relics, Le Makeup Bar, and…

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Glow for the Holidays

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By Greer Wylder
December 05, 2012

With the stress and hectic days of the holidays you may want to get pampered. Glow Skin Care in Eastside Costa Mesa is one of our favorite places to go for relaxing facials. Owner and esthetician Ginger Leibfreid is offering December specials for party perfect skin. The Epicurabrasion Facial treatment $125 (regular price $155) is a 90 min. treatment akin to a non-surgical face lift. It’s perfect for party ready skin. It’s a combination of microdermabrasion and Epicuren's famous hot peel. This treatment is designed to improve clarity, elasticity, tone and tighten, shrink pores and reduce the look of fine…

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A Planet of Beauty

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By Greer Wylder
December 04, 2012

Quite possibly one of the best beauty supply store chains we’ve seen, Planet Beauty, is celebrating the holidays with a charity event at its Newport Beach location on Jamboree to benefit JDRF on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. This would be your chance to stock up on the best in skincare, shampoos, make up, candles, nail care, bath and body and buy fantastic holiday gifts like a Clarisonic holiday pack, a Grace set, a beautiful Stila star compact, and a L’Occitane hand cream set. Planet Beauty carries the most sought-after innovative, and finest beauty products available including Too Faced,…

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Would You Like Shoes with That?

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By Greer Wylder
December 03, 2012

At Elizabeth Charles, one of our favorite boutiques for hard-to-find chic and sophisticated apparel in Newport Beach, you can get a FREE pair of shoes with every purchase over $500, if you simply like their Facebook page and SHARE this offer with your friends. The offer is good at Elizabeth Charles’ Newport Beach store only on Wednesday Dec. 5  from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. While stocks last and it excludes web and phone orders. Elizabeth Charles selection of designer shoes includes fashion’s best names like Chloe, Nicholas Kirkwood, Carven, No. 21 by Allessandro Dell'acqua, Vanessa Bruno, NDC, Laurence Decade.…

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