The Dose

Hop To The Frog House!

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2010

Thousands of fans of the Frog House on the Coast Highway in Newport Beach have rallied around their favorite surf shop, which may be in danger because of new city zoning laws that prohibit businesses in residential neighborhoods. The outpouring of support has generated optimism that the Frog House can remain at its current location, though its owner, T.K. Brimer, still faces a months-long rezoning process and ultimately needs the blessing of the City Council and Coastal Commission. So why does the unassuming Frog House generate such passion from its customers? “We’ve resisted change that swept the surfing industry,” says…

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Look What Popped Up!

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2010

Just in time for the holidays Jessica Frandson, founder of Inkwells Paperie and Twistband (hip hair ties & accessories), is launching a swanky Pop Up Store in Corona del Mar through Dec. 31. Think NYC’s Dylan’s Candy Bar meets Fred Segal with a dash of the former Inkwells vibe. It’s one-stop shopping opportunities for all your giving needs: fab finds ranging from $5 to $50 along with one-of-a-kind found objects like Hermes blankets and Chanel scarves. Quite honestly you’ll have a tough time finding this selection at other boutiques: hand-knit scarves and snoods with Malo cashmere; vintage time pieces from…

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Breakfast At Bloomies!

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By Greer Wylder
October 18, 2010

Meet red carpet designer Tadashi Shoji at an exclusive complimentary breakfast Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. and help JDRF raise dollars for research for a cure to diabetes! This is a rare event at Bloomingdale’s Fashion Island: a chance to meet Tadashi Shoji, who has an international following and he dresses celebrities such as Shakira, Tyra Banks, Deborah Messing, Emmy Rossum, and Kate Walsh. His name is synonymous with contemporary special occasion dresses.  You can even reserve a spot for one-one-one style advice from the designer himself. Everyone attending will be eligible for the $200 gift card drawing and…

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Flayed In OC Today!

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2010

Hey, Food Network fans, home chefs, and foodies. Today at noon meet “Throwdown!” chef and restaurateur Bobby Flay in OC. He will be visiting Williams-Sonoma at South Coast Plaza for a book signing of his newly released: “Bobby Flay’s Throwdown! More than 100 Recipes from Food Network’s Ultimate Cooking Challenge.” It’s the first time you can find recipes from the popular reality show where Bobby takes on cooks across the country who have mastered an iconic dish – cheesesteak, chili, or Buffalo wings, for example – even if he’s never cooked the dishes before. The show satisfies the wanderlust of…

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Weekend: Taste Their Signatures!

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By Greer Wylder
October 14, 2010

Tonight at the Newport Beach Marriott more than a dozen of Orange County’s finest chefs will prepare their signature dishes paired with the perfect wine to raise money for the vital mission of the March of Dimes. The Signature Chef Series, led by Chef Pascal Olhats (pictured), is a festive culinary evening in support of giving every baby a healthy start in life. Cocktails, tastings and silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m.; seated dessert and once in a lifetime auction packages from 8 to 9:30 p.m. For more on participating chefs and to purchase tickets, please contact Shauna Bradley…

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