The Dose

A Winery in OC?

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By Greer Wylder
October 02, 2012

In an industrial area of Newport Beach, of all places you’ll find an urban micro-winery, called  Orange Coast Winery that’s quickly becoming a  local hot spot with wines, foods such as flatbread and cheese platters, and arriving soon beer from Wiens Brewing Company. Orange Coast Winery is from the same family owned Wiens Family Cellars in Temecula.  Winemaker Doug Wiens was named “Winemaker of the Year” in Riverside County and at Orange Coast Winery he’s creating blends and sourcing wine from Paso Robles, Napa, Sonoma and Lodi. Orange Coast Winery is celebrating Oktoberfest Oct. 12-14 and donating a portion of proceeds…

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Total Wine and More

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By Greer Wylder
October 01, 2012

Shopping for wine, beer and spirits just became more modern and engaging at the new Total Wine & More in Laguna Hills and Huntington Beach. Both stores just rolled out its, “next-generation” concept, while the other Orange County stores are expected to add new technologies in 2013. On a recent visit to the Laguna Hills store, I was fortunate enough to choose three of my favorite wines that I highly recommend all priced reasonably.  You can find my “local favorites” near the entrance including Anaba Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2008 ($27.99) for big notes of cherry cola, bright raspberry and…

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Walnut Wallpapers

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By Greer Wylder
September 29, 2012

Consider adding style and dimension to your walls by selecting beautiful wallpapers at Walnut Wallpaper inside Rolling Greens at the SoCo center in Costa Mesa. The new boutique offers the same sought out collections of modern wallpapers curated by owner Norinne De Gal from her destination Los Angeles boutique on Beverly Boulevard. She specializes in artisan lines like Scotland’s Timorous Beasties, as well as classics such as Cole & Son and Osborne & Little, and even carries vintage papers. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 3315 Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa. 714.444.3008

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Endless Summer Social

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By Greer Wylder
September 27, 2012

Make a difference tonight by joining Mesa Lounge in Costa Mesa for a Someone Cares Endless Summer Social to benefit the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen and Tutoring Program. Make sure to arrive early as tray passed appetizers and Champagne will be served at one of the best small plates and craft bar restaurants in Orange County for the first hour from 6 to 7 p.m. Into the evening catch some surprise movies playing on the big screen with great DJ's spinning tunes. Suggested donation is $20 for men, $10 for women. Mesa Lounge is at 725 Baker St. in Costa…

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Bon Rocq!

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2012

At a quaint café in Lake Forest you can enjoy a taste of Paris, and legions of connoisseurs claim Rocq Cafe bakes the best macarons outside of France thanks to the culinary talents of chef/owner Eddy Rocq. With a background working in some of the finest restaurants in France, as well as in Beverly Hills, including France le Relais Saint Michel,  Les Fermes de Marie, Meridien Place de la Concorde, and Hotel L’Ermitage in Beverly Hills, Rocq now runs Rocq Café serving homemade dishes at lunch and brunch. Take a visit to the café and order delicious quiche, goat cheese…

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