The Dose

Be Happy Daily!

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By Greer Wylder
April 12, 2011

Zimzala Restaurant & Bar at Shorebreak Hotel, one of our favorite hip and casual spots in Huntington Beach, is debuting daily themed happy hours from 3 to 7 p.m. through summer. Look forward to Mojito Mondays, Tequila Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday,  Fusion Friday, Sparkling Saturday, and Saving Sunday. And if you can’t make it in early, go to the reverse happy hour Friday and Saturday nights with food and drink specials  served from 10 to 11 p.m. Zimzala specializes in traditional American favorites--it’s too difficult to name our top choices—but know that Chef Roy Hendrickson will take good care…

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Food Truck Wrangle

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By Greer Wylder
April 11, 2011

We know you have what it takes to survive a food truck wrangle. So, make plans Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to check out more than 20 of the most popular SoCal food trucks serving up delicious foods to raise money for a cure for Alzheimer's disease. The gourmet food truck block party in Irvine will help the kick-off launch for 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. If this list of participating gourmet food trucks doesn’t get you hungry, nothing will: Choose from Bacon Mania,  Barbies Q, Barcelona on the Go, Chomp Chomp, Fresh Fries LA, Greenz on Wheels, Kabob…

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Window Shopping At Its Best!

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2011

Fleur de Lys is doing its part each  month to bring awareness and raise funds for a local nonprofit through its innovative “Windows to the World” program. This month, Fleur de Lys’ creative display window gets the royal treatment for Costa Mesa-based girls inc., and 20% of all sales April 16-17 will go toward the organization that promotes the advancement of girls. Learn more about what girls inc. accomplishes at Fleur De Lys, an eclectic boutique for fabulous gifts, home furnishings and accessories for a comfortable  contemporary lifestyle. Loyal shoppers make it a habit of stopping by weekly to see…

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A Helpful SPIN!

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By Greer Wylder
April 07, 2011

Enjoy a meaningful and fun evening out Sunday at 5 p.m. at “A” Restaurant in support of OC’s homeless served by SPIN (Serving People in Need). It’s a celebrity bartender night featuring happy hour prices at the bar from 5 to 8 p.m., and SPIN plate special dinner prepared by Chef Vartan Abgaryan for $25. From each prix-fixe dinner, $10 will be donated to the cause. Local celebrities in attendance will include Alexis Bellino of “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” In addition to placing the homeless in housing, SPIN  serves citizens struggling with substance abuse, and offers more than…

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OC Fashion Week Sneak Peak!

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2011

Fashion followers will love the OC Fashion Week sneak peek at OC Mart MIX Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. OC Fashion Week is coming up on May 18-22, and you can check out two of the featured designers, 31 Bits and Upper Class, at The OC Mart MIXER. 31 Bits’ new spring voyage collection features the latest necklaces, bracelets, and headbands handmade by artisans in Uganda who are rising above  poverty through their fashionable jewelry line made from recycled papers. Upper Class Label (pictured above), a Corona del Mar based line of custom tees with graphic art and classic…

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