The Dose

Quality Time at Mesa Verde Country Club

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2018

The Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa spanning 135 acres of beautiful turf and trees, is a family-friendly relaxed private club for members and their guests. It serves as a venue to meet new people, entertain friends, and to provide quality family time. The staff goes out of their way to offer personalized services such as knowing your drink of choice at the bar and knowing your dining preferences at the Club. The Club offers an array of social activities that enable members to meet and make new friends. In addition to the well-attended holiday events, there are themed…

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The Winners Of The 2018 Golden Foodie Awards Are . . .

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By Greer Wylder
October 08, 2018

The 2018 Golden Foodie Awards was a night to remember as it celebrated the outstanding achievement of local culinary talent on Sunday, September 30 at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. Guests indulged in an overwhelming array of food and drinks in the Rose Garden overlooking the golf course. Incredible culinary stations by; Angelina’s Pizzeria, Filomena’s, Pascal & Baja Shellfish Farms, Mix Mix Kitchen + Bar / Terrace by Mix Mix, Legado Bar + Kitchen, Urbana, Haute Productions, Wreckless, AnQi by House of An, Cambalache, Villa Roma and Georgia's. Guest, top chefs, and food industry icons presented awards in 17…

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Award-Winning Chef Craig Strong Opens Ocean at Main

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By Greer Wylder
October 05, 2018

Chef Craig Strong just opened Ocean at Main in Laguna Beach, fulfilling a long-time career dream to open his own restaurant. The location is exceptional – 222 Ocean Avenue near Main Beach, and it will be open daily for lunch and dinner. After nearly 25 years of working at luxury hotels and resorts around the globe, Strong has come full circle to his native Southern California roots with the opening of Ocean at Main. From growing up in San Diego and cooking with produce from the family garden, this chef/owner is now sharing his Coastal California cuisine with the community…

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Outlets at San Clemente 4th Annual Shopping Extravaganza

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By Greer Wylder
October 04, 2018

Outlets at San Clemente will celebrate its fourth annual Shopping Extravaganza charity fundraiser on Saturday, October 6, to benefit local nonprofits. During the event, shoppers will receive exclusive discounts at more than 40 stores, while Outlets at San Clemente donates $25 for every $35 ticket purchased to a local nonprofit organization of the shopper’s choice.  In addition to exclusive discounts, Shopping Extravaganza includes prize drawings for more than 1,500 prizes valued at $40,000, catered lunch, entertainment and wine and cocktail tastings in the VIP Lounge. New organizations participating this year include Orange-based Alzheimer's Association; Irvine-based American Heart Association; San Clemente-based Cabrillo Playhouse, Casa…

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Shop. Save. Support. Angelitos Card Week

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By Greer Wylder
October 02, 2018

The Angelitos Card is back--- the perfect time to get into the holiday spirit and share with those who need it most. From Oct. 3 through Oct. 9, you can save 20% at over 120 participating South Coast Plaza boutiques and restaurants with your 17th annual Angelitos Card. It’s a once-a-year opportunity for shoppers. The card, which may be purchased for just $60, is 100% tax deductible and the entire amount goes to Angelitos de Oro, a program that raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire. Get your holiday shopping done early, find…

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