The Dose

Detox & Renew at Spa Montage in the New Year

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By Greer Wylder
January 01, 2019

Detox, rejuvenate and make wellness a priority in the New Year by spending quality “me time” at Montage Laguna Beach’s Spa Montage. Forbes Five-Star Spa Montage offers four detox experiences aligned with the Spa’s holistic principles and noninvasive techniques to help guests feel well and healthy. Guests are also invited to take a Morning Thalassic Beach Walk to start their day by relaxing and deeply breathing in the coastal air. A day dedicated to wellness for body, mind, and spirit could include all that Spa Montage has to offer – luxurious lounges and treatment rooms, fine amenities, showers, whirlpools, steam…

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Satisfy Your Cheese Addiction

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By Greer Wylder
December 31, 2018

At Cheese Addiction at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach, you can satisfy your cheese cravings for fine cheeses, charcuterie, and wines from around the world. The staff loves to share their knowledge, selection and passion for all things cheese! They also offer cheese classes where you can learn about the rich heritage of cheese and understand more about pairings with charcuterie and fine wines. And for the ultimate cheese enthusiast, you can join their Cheese Club: a pound of cheese plus a perfect pairing waiting for you at your neighborhood shop or shipped to you direct. Selections are ready for pickup or…

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Plant Based Ice Cream Launches at Salt & Straw

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By Greer Wylder
December 28, 2018

Orange County’s first Salt & Straw shop at the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim is launching a commitment to making 20% of the menu vegan moving forward and kicking off 2019 with a killer “Vegandulgence” January flavor series.  Crafted by co-founder and head ice cream maker Tyler Malek, the 2019 inspired series is available starting today. The plant-based ice cream flavors, each prepared by hand in small batches, include Toasted Coconut Milk & Cookies, The Elvis Peanut Butter Banana Split and Oatmeal Moon Pies w/Aquafaba Marshmallow. The offerings will be available at the Downtown Disney scoop shop through the end of January…

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The Queen Mary’s New Year’s Eve: Past & Present

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By Greer Wylder
December 27, 2018

Cheers to the New Year aboard the magnificent Queen Mary, December 31. Take a unique voyage through history exploring the ship’s themed decks and ballrooms, brought to life with celebratory live music, DJs, dancers, dueling pianos and more. One of SoCal’s best fireworks displays will light up the night sky off the stern of the ship at midnight. Only on New Year’s Eve, the Queen’s Salon will transform into The White Canary, a glittering white party with a champagne tower centerpiece, martini contortion performances, flapper girls, and DJ Cutt spinning the soundtrack for the balloon drop at midnight. The Royal…

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New Year’s Eve Dining in OC

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By Greer Wylder
December 26, 2018

Still weighing options on where to ring in the New Year on Monday night? Here are some top local options for low key celebrations to a Funky Disco Party with a rainbow balloon drop, live music, disco ball, party favors, and a midnight celebration. Old Vine Cafe. Celebrate the turn of the year with a four-course dinner at Costa Mesa's Old Vine Cafe. Known for its intimate environment, the restaurant will offer three separate tasting menus with wine pairings for $125/person. Guests can select from the Original Tasting Menu (options like seared scallops and Prime filet mignon), the Vegetarian (with dishes…

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