The Dose

Eyeconik Eyewear!

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By Greer Wylder
February 01, 2012

Looking for a comprehensive collection of amazing frames and classic eyewear under one roof? Stop by Eyeconik Eyewear in Huntington Beach, a distributor of award-winning and distinctive eyewear. Eyeconik stocks every frame in every color from modern European lines such as Initium, Derapage, Maybach Eyewear, Monoqool, and Manhattan. They also carry premium German eyewear brands for kids including Die Wilden Hühner, Vulkan, and Spider Sense Spiderman. The full-service shop also has an optometrist on-site for eye exams. Mention Greer’s OC and receive 20% off your next purchase.  Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 526 Main St., in…

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Surfer Girl, A Modern Day Surfer Girl

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By Greer Wylder
January 30, 2012

When you’re surfing you want to be thinking about slipping into the barrel, not your bikini slipping off. To the rescue is swimwear designer, Amanda Chinchelli-Greer who founded Seea swimwear for women surfers who want function and style in the same package. The San Clemente based line was conceived after Amanda, an avid surfer, grew frustrated with the limited selection of surf-friendly swimwear—she wanted feminine, comfortable and whimsical designs. So she designed her own custom suits. After receiving attention and inquiries about her designs in the water, she created Seea (as an Italian she pronounces sea, “see-ah”), a collection of…

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What’s up Doc?

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By Greer Wylder
January 27, 2012

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is celebrating its new fabulous space on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at SOCO in Costa Mesa, and you’re invited! Chuck Jones Center for Creativity has teamed up with one of the best local caterers, 24 Carrots Catering & Events to launch a “Carrot Patch” for events, creative programs, as well as Chuck Jones exhibitions with many more artists, and rotating exhibitions. The new location has more than 8,000 square feet and will be destination for visitors from all over the world to see what is happening in the creative world in Orange County.…

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OC Weekend: Any Cheese You Please

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By Greer Wylder
January 26, 2012

The cheesemongers behind The Cellar in San Clemente, an award winning wine bar and cheese shop, will be bringing fine gourmet cheeses and more to the oc mart MiX in Costa Mesa. On Saturday, The Cheese Shop, a sister shop to The Cellar, will offer an array of hand-select domestic farmhouse cheeses as well as European and international varieties, charcuterie, gourmet accoutrements and freshly made grab-and-go sandwiches. The shop is a perfect marriage for the gourmet foods, coffee and wine already offered at the oc mart MiX. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday;…

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Four-course Curriculum!

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By Greer Wylder
January 25, 2012

Future culinary stars can now enroll in one of the only premier high school-level culinary arts programs in SoCal at Orange County High School of the Arts in Santa Ana. For the first time, OCHSA, a nationally recognized arts school, will be adding a new Culinary Arts and Hospitality Conservatory program for ninth through twelfth grade students. Applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 school year. Through the program, students who have a passion for food, creativity and excellence will receive guidance to embrace, nurture and foster their chosen niche. They’ll learn cooking fundamentals in both classic and modern kitchen…

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