The Dose

Mariepalooza!

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By Greer Wylder
May 26, 2010

Put this down on your calendar—mark it as fun and much needed! Don the Beachcomber is hosting a fundraiser Sunday from 2 p.m. to midnight for our favorite mixologist in OC, Marie King who expertly makes famous rum cocktails like Navy Grog, Vicious Virgin, Zombie, Missionary’s Downfall and, of course, Don’s Original Mai Tai. Marie recently survived a near-fatal car accident and to help with her recovery Don’s is hosting a benefit concert Sunday, with great music, friends and prizes from many artists. At MariePalooza enjoy music from OuterWave, The Boardwalkers, The Eliminators and Slacktone playing from 2 to 6…

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Reel em’ in!

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By Greer Wylder
May 25, 2010

Laguna’s locals have already made the new House of BIG FISH and Ice Cold Beer a hot spot, and it’s easy to see why, it boasts tasty, affordable and generous portions that will please everyone—even those who won’t touch seafood. (There’s a “not fish” section on the menu for those types.) We don’t want to mention the ocean views, and patio dining for fear that BIG FISH will become even more popular. There’s plenty of delicious seafood dishes to choose from: appetizers, Hawaiian style pokes, fish, shellfish, six menu items called “lures” that cost just $5; Baja style items, salads,…

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Pop Up Shop

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By Greer Wylder
May 24, 2010

For the first time ever, and only through July 31, you can shop for SwimSpot.com‘s high-end, luxury and fashion-forward swimwear at an OC pop-up store at Irvine Spectrum. Channeling a chic closet vibe with jet rails, SwimSpot.com is divided into three areas: Young Contemporary (GUESS, Hurley, and Reef), Luxury (St. John, LUXE by Lisa Vogel, Ella Moss Isla, and Splendid) and Missy (Athena, Tommy Hilfiger, and NEXT by Athena). Just mention Greer’s OC when you shop and save 15% through Memorial Day. In-store there’s a kid friendly area near the changing rooms so mom’s can shop while the little ones…

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Poppin’ Bottles

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By Greer Wylder
May 21, 2010

Is this ingenious? Bottle Betty is a line of swimwear that solves the ago-old issue of searching for a bottle opener while you’re wearing a bikini! Why didn’t we think of that! The light bulb moment went off for Bottle Betty’s owners while they were at home in the always hot town of Valencia, where pools, bikinis and bottle openers are commonplace—but never in one spot. The new swimwear line come with a halter or bandeau top in black or white with the convenience of a built-in bottle opener either in the top, or on the hip with certain styles.…

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Beach Blues

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By Greer Wylder
May 19, 2010

Two days of non-stop blues, rock and soul music at the beach? It doesn’t get much better than this. The Doheny Blues Festival is returning Saturday and Sunday at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. It features more than 26 performances on three stages, including headliners, the Black Crowes on Saturday and Crosby, Stills & Nash Sunday. You will not be bored for one second. Whether you are sampling beers at the microbrew tasting at the Backporch (where bands and artists perform acoustic blues in an intimate setting), enjoying international foods from BBQ to Greek to vegetarian, or tasting wines…

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