The Dose

The OC International Auto Show

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By Greer Wylder
October 02, 2018

The 2019-model OC International Auto Show rolls into Anaheim with more than 600 of the newest vehicles Thursday, October 4 through Sunday, October 7. For four exciting days, the Anaheim Convention Center will be packed with the latest cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, commercial vehicles and alternative fuel options from more than 35 manufacturers, as well as exotics, new technologies, concept vehicles, driving simulators and more than 150 vehicles to test-drive at the event. From consumers to car lovers, everyone is invited to check out all the latest vehicles in a non-selling environment, talk to product specialists, inspect engines and experience…

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Sol Agave, From Food Truck to Second Eatery

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By Greer Wylder
October 01, 2018

Sol Agave, known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, just opened at Kaleidoscope in Mission Viejo. The restaurant, located on the upper level of the dining and entertainment center as part of Union Market Mission Viejo, is open for lunch and dinner daily. Restaurateur Jesus Galvez and his partner Chef Manny Velasco, who was honored as the Golden Foodies 2017 Rising Star Chef of the Year, were at the forefront of the food truck trend when they started Sol Agave as a taco truck in 2015. They attracted such a loyal following for their upscale Mexican cuisine that they decided to…

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A Wellness Oasis Grand Opening

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By Greer Wylder
September 28, 2018

Illuminate Face & Body Bar, a luxury beauty and wellness destination, will be celebrating its grand opening at Los Olivos Marketplace in Irvine, along with Kenneth Brown Salons on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Its other OC location is at Harbor View Shopping Center in Newport Beach. Illuminate Face & Body Bar helps clients discover their most radiant selves by pairing high-end medical treatments with mindful beauty products and wellness rituals. Complimentary amenities include kombucha on-tap upon arrival, super food snacks, signature essential oil blends and crystal pairings with…

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Chef Thomas Curran Walking Across the U.S | Greer’s SoCal Show Episode #2

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By Greer Wylder
September 27, 2018

On Episode #2 of the Greer's SoCal Show we talked to Chef Thomas Curran of Costa Mesa who is getting ready to embark on a walk across the United States with his dog Wink. He's walking to raise funds for Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, as well as to challenge himself and go on an adventure of a lifetime. He's leaving in early February from Holden Beach, North Carolina and will walk until he can jump in the water at the Newport Beach Pier some 8-9 months later. You can learn more on Greer's SoCal Show and even support his efforts…

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Orange County’s Best Resource For Bedding

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2018

When it comes to finding the ultimate in textile and fabrics for your home, look no further than Blue Springs Home in Costa Mesa. For the past 21 years, owner Susan Ellison has curated the best in linens, bedding, throw pillows, art, furniture, antiques and home accessories such as Bauer pottery. Yet there’s more; she seeks out vintage and one-of-a-kind pieces that you won’t see everywhere else like multi-purpose Kantha quilts made from vintage saris that provide women in India an income; vintage throw pillows in every color imaginable, Moroccan throw blankets, vintage rugs and more. The colors, textures, and…

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