The Dose

Hello Kitty Cafe in Grand-Style with Cocktails and Afternoon Tea

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2018

The first-ever Hello Kitty Cafe Grand Café is opening on Friday, Sept. 14 at Irvine Spectrum Center. It’s the only permanent cafe in the U.S. featuring– a fast-casual cafe setting open to the public and a separate private room for reservation-only afternoon tea program and cocktail service. Enjoy a sweet treat at the Hello Kitty Grand Cafe with grab and go seating for up to 12 people. In addition to the popular Hello Kitty Cafe menu offerings, exclusive new menu additions include made-to-order mini hot donuts (cinnamon sugar; matcha; cookies n’ cream, $6 per cup) and a pick-your-own four-piece set…

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The 9th annual Brew Ha Ha Craft Beer Festival

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2018

The 9th annual Brew Ha Ha Craft Beer Festival returns for a day of fun to a new venue, the beautiful Lakeview Park, (just above Oak Canyon Park) in Orange on September 15, from noon to 4 p.m. Serving up sips of regional and exciting, out-of-town breweries that are rarely seen in Southern California, Brew Ha Ha attendees will be able to rock out to Captains Quarters, the smoothest yacht rock super-group on the West Coast while sipping on their unlimited tastes of over 100 bubbly ales. Dubbed “Orange County’s Favorite Beer Festival,” Brew Ha Ha Craft Beer Festival will…

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StyleWeek OC

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By Greer Wylder
September 11, 2018

Come out and celebrate the best in Orange County style at StyleWeek OC on Friday, September 14 through Sunday, September 16 at Fashion Island. Presented by SIMPLY, the definitive style experience will include an influencer pop-up shop, panel discussions with highly acclaimed experts and influencers in fashion and beauty, and in-store parties showcasing the season’s top trends. To kickoff the festivities, a pop-up shop featuring the Leyla Milani Collection® will open on Friday, September 14 at Atrium Court. Leyla Milani Collection is a line of clip-in extensions, styling tools and hair products catering to women of all ages and ethnicities who wish to have longer,…

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Fitness Meets Wellness at SIX fitness studio

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By Greer Wylder
September 10, 2018

Looking for a new place to get into shape and meditate? SIX, the workout that provides an integrative wellness experience by combining fitness with personal development, will open its first location on Sept. 17 at Los Olivos Marketplace in Irvine. The new studio, founded by Orshi McNaughton, owner of the So Cal Boot Camp chain, will offer guests more than a workout, he would like an experience that transforms the body and the mind. SIX offers self-powered HIIT cardio equipment including treadmills, bikes, rowers, kettlebells, battle ropes and much more. With the help of state-of-the-art strength training gear, SIX provides the perfect…

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Did Someone Say Free Pastries?

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By Greer Wylder
September 06, 2018

Paris Baguette, a fast-casual Parisian-inspired bakery, is celebrating its newest location on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa on Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8 starting at 9 a.m.  Be one of the first 100 guests in line and receive a complimentary buttery croissant, and a Paris Baguette insulated bag or mug. Known for its delectable cakes, pastries, sandwiches and signature beverages, Paris Baguette also offers a self-service feature where customers can pick and choose their favorite delicacies that are brought directly to the counter. Choose from an array of Parisian and Asian-infused treats such as Sweet Red Bean…

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