The Dose

A French Feast!

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By Greer Wylder
November 15, 2011

Experience a special French culinary event that will leave Francophiles and foodies in a land of ooh-la-la. St. Regis Monarch Beach will be unveiling Beaujolais Nouveau, a special fermented wine, paired with a fine French feast created by Executive Chef Fredric Castan on Thursday, Nov. 17. The reception starts at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Each year, grape growers in Beaujolais France honor the end of the harvest by making a celebratory wine fermented for only a short time. Guests will convene on the sunset terrace of Motif and enjoy savory canapés and Beaujolais Nouveau, followed by Chef…

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John Wayne Takes Off!

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2011

Today John Wayne Airport officially opens Terminal C, boasting six new gates, one of the first universal check-in systems (for printing boarding passes and checking bags) at all 48 kiosks throughout the airport, a new parking structure, and in 18 months you can arrive at JWA from Mexico, and go through customs at its new international arrival area. We love the seamless open-air design that mimics the existing terminal, the colorful "Flight of Ideas” floating sculpture by artist Beth Nybeck depicting wing spans of birds and aeronautical charts, the art exhibits (especially “In Plane View” from the Smithsonian Institution’s National…

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Make Me A Match!

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By Greer Wylder
November 11, 2011

The holiday season is quickly arriving and surviving the work event, family gatherings and even decorating without a special someone at your side can often be difficult. Palm and Associates has taken the guesswork out of a dating world that can be difficult for Orange County’s smartest, most successful and even sexiest residents. The premiere matchmaking agency has the perfect balance of dating advice with extensive contacts to help you fall in love again. They understand that OC residents like to be picky, but it’s tricky to do so in a sometimes harsh dating world and with a new online…

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OC Weekend: Fashionably Festive

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By Greer Wylder
November 10, 2011

The invitations have started to arrive, but is your wardrobe prepared? With holiday parties around the corner, or already in full swing, remaining stylish yet professional or fun quickly becomes a chore. Do you wear the same festive dress each time or just stick a smiling snowman on your blazer? Do you find your winter sweater in storage or is there a way to breath new life into your holiday sense of fashion? Style 2020 is hosting "Fashionably Festive" on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. to answer all these questions and more. The experts at Style 2020…

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Your Denim Solution!

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By Greer Wylder
November 09, 2011

Take an extra long lunch break tomorrow afternoon and head over to Solutions Premier Denim in Newport Beach for an exclusive Joe's Jeans trunk show! Joe's Jeans aren't just made for runway bodies, but embrace your curves and your style. With fits ranging from curvy to skinny, relaxed to petite and every kind of skinny jean you can think of, Joe's Jeans are a wardrobe essential! A Joe's specialist will be on hand at Solutions Premier Denim from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to help you find the perfect fit and guide you through their new releases.  Solutions Premier Denim…

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