The Dose

Grand Summer Concerts for You

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By Greer Wylder
July 12, 2012

The Grand Del Mar in San Diego kicks off “Summer Concerts At The Grand” on Sunday at 7 p.m. with Hiroshima, an LA based fusion jazz ensemble. And it’s giving away a pair of VIP tickets to one lucky reader Greer’s OC for a concert of their choice. We’ll announce winner on Tuesday. Just like us on Facebook The eight-concert series runs every Sunday through Sept. 2.. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. After each performance, stop in the resort’s lobby lounge for more live entertainment. General seating, $65 person; VIP seating, $95 person. Season ticket packages…

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What Do You Love about Orange County?

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By Greer Wylder
July 11, 2012

We’re launching our first “Pin It to Win It” campaign on Greer’s OC Pinterest, and we want to know from you, through pictures, what you love about Orange County. We want to see creativity, imagination, and what speaks to you about this great place we call home. From the beaches to your favorite hotels, dining spots, boutiques, nature, or even people who inspire you. There are no limits. On, July 31st we’ll announce the winning pin and give a $50 gift card to Scott’s Restaurant & Bar in Costa Mesa, near South Coast Plaza. Participants must simply follow Greer’s OC on Pinterest and…

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Pipeline to a Cure

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By Greer Wylder
July 10, 2012

We want to see an end to Cystic Fibrosis soon for all who suffer from this deadly inherited disease, but also for our close friend’s niece and my son’s college roommate. Join legendary watermen Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama, as well as more than a dozen musicians, gold medalists and surfing legends at Pipeline To A Cure gala on Saturday, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. It’s a fantastic event dedicated to raising awareness and funds to cure Cystic Fibrosis. Other Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ambassadors in attendance include musicians Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt of “Green Day”,…

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Exotic Eats in OC

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By Greer Wylder
July 09, 2012

Discover Irvine’s Heritage Square shopping center and you will find a mecca of international bakeries, restaurants and specialty shops for Middle Eastern foods and Asian delicacies without ever leaving the comforts of Orange County. Whether you want to experience family style Persian dining at the Caspian Restaurant, or buy award-winning Persian pastries at Assal Pastry, find prime meats for shabu shabu and Korean BBQ at Han’s Market, or simply shop at Daiso, a Japanese version of a 99 Cents Only store, with feel good hot pink walls and most items costing $1.50, you can make an afternoon of it.A few…

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Annual Food Awards in OC

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By Greer Wylder
July 06, 2012

Love food, celebrated chefs and dining out in Orange County? The Golden Foodie Awards season is right up your alley and it’s officially underway. The prestigious Golden Foodie Awards are being held at the Fairmont Newport Beach on Sunday, Sept. 30. This red carpet event will be akin to the Golden Globes for food. (Even the GFA statues will be made by the same people who make the Golden Globes statues.) Leading up to the Awards night gala, special foodie events at restaurants and venues will be celebrated throughout the county. There are nearly 30 categories of awards that recognize…

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