The Dose

Sir Richard Branson in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
January 21, 2011

The Center for Living Peace of Orange County, a valuable resource where you can make a difference in your community, is celebrating its second Living Peace Speaker Series in partnership with UCI Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. with special guest Sir Richard Branson. Last month, Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron kicked off the series by discussing the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project . Find out more by watching the interview on Greer’s OC TV. Branson’s empire, the Virgin Group, consists of about 400 companies, easily making him one of the most successful and influential entrepreneurs in the world. And he’s passionate about…

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OC Weekend: Food Meets Fashion!

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By Greer Wylder
January 20, 2011

What’s not to love about Anastasia Boutique and Café in Laguna Beach? It covers the best of both worlds: high-fashion and foods under one roof. For the past 30 years owner Ami Garavi has offered an unparalleled mix of designer, shoes, bags and accessories from top designer brands and served breakfast (all day) and lunch from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s an oasis for fashionistas and those who enjoy relaxing table side with friends. Right now Anastasia is having an in-store end of the year sale—apparel reduced 30 to 50%, and if you sign up online you’ll receive e-mail…

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Savor the Flavor Week!

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2011

Make plans to dine at your favorite Newport Beach restaurants for “Savor The Flavor” a week-long culinary celebration starting Friday through Thursday, Jan. 27. During Newport Beach Restaurant Week nearly 75 of the finest Newport Beach restaurants are serving up special three-course prix-fixe at $15 or $20 for lunch and $25 $35 or $45 for dinner. And the more you dine out, the more you’ll be rewarded. When your bill comes you’ll receive a Bounce Back card worth 20% off food orders redeemable after Restaurant Week ends, Bounce Back cards are valid Jan. 28 through March 13. The discount cannot…

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Goodbye Plastic, Hello Klean Kanteen!

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By Greer Wylder
January 18, 2011

If all goes well, some day plastic bottles will be replaced with Klean Kanteens that promote health, sustainability and environmental awareness. We can’t say enough great things about Klean Kanteen. It’s just the best alternative to plastic and lined aluminum water bottles. Klean Kanteen offers a collection of refillable bottles made from 18/8, food-grade stainless steel. They continually improve and update designs, most recently with the addition of wide insulated bottles ideal for hot coffee—it’s also a leak proof thermos, an insulated food container and a mug. Other product lines include the Classic, Insulated, Wine Karafe, and the Kid Kanteen.…

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Ah, A’Maree’s!

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2011

A’Maree’s the home of haute couture in OC since the ‘70s, is opening its doors Saturday at 10 a.m. for the start of its famed winter sale going on through Feb. 5. (In preparation they are closed today.) It’s your chance to find coveted, hand-selected designer apparel reduced 40 to 70%. Looks can be deceiving at the grand A’Maree’s location (formerly Cano’s restaurant) on the Coast Highway in Newport Beach—it feels much larger than its Westcliff Court store, but actually is a few hundred square feet smaller. In its previous boutique A’Maree’s was bursting at the seams, taking up a…

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