The Dose

A Luxury Beauty and Wellness Destination

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2018

Illuminate Face & Body Bar, a luxury beauty and wellness destination, just opened its third West Coast location in Newport Beach at the Harbor View Shopping Center with an additional location opening in Irvine soon. Illuminate Face & Body Bar helps clients discover their most radiant selves by pairing high-end medical treatments with mindful beauty products and wellness rituals. Their expert staff is committed to providing bespoke experiences including: Superfood hot tonics and kombucha on-tap upon arrival, offering signature essential oil blends and crystal pairings with each appointment, and guided meditations offered in each treatment room. Illuminate’s services include aging…

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Central Texas BBQ arrives in Anaheim

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By Greer Wylder
February 09, 2018

Javier Gomez, born and raised in Anaheim, brings 10+ years of Pitmaster experience to his neighbors and friends with his first brick and mortar location. The much-anticipated grand opening celebration of Jav’s BBQ starts at noon on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Anaheim Packing District’s MAKE Building. Chow down on smoky favorites, such as brisket, tri-tip, ribs, pulled pork and chicken, served with delectable helpings of creamed corn, baked BBQ beans, mac n’ cheese, green beans and more. Pair your savory selection with your choice of Unsung Brewing Company’s craft beer or California wine from Pali Wine Company. What better to…

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Say Cheese Please

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2018

Center Street Cheese Shop in Anaheim is a slice of cheese heaven. They specialize in cheeses, meats and wines from around the world, all you’ve ever wanted to discover can be found at this spot. For the most decadent cheese lover, there’s the new secret menu item, the “$500 Cheese Board,” featuring a decadent and indulging assortment of cheese and meat combinations. On this platter of goodness you can find everything from Stilton Bucheron, a three-week-old goat cheese, Alpine swiss coated with edible flowers, a four-year-old gouda from Holland, an Italian cured meat called bresaola and duck prosciutto – just…

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Surprise Your Sweetie for Valentine’s Day at These Top SoCal Spots

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2018

There’s no need to travel too far this Valentine’s Day for the perfect date night when Orange County has so many wonderfully romantic choices. For those heading towards the coast, Montage Laguna Beach has two options: a Champagne accompanied meal at The Loft or a four-course dinner at Studio. Also in Laguna Beach is a delicious gourmet prix fixe meal at Selanne Steak Tavern, or a fantastic four-course dinner at Three Seventy Common . Traveling a little north up Pacific Coast Highway will land Valentine’s at Oak Grill at Fashion Island Hotel where they will be served a four-course prix…

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GoldSheep’s Founder Keri Wilson, the Andy Warhol of Leggings

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2018

While living in NYC and working in the fashion industry, Keri Wilson, watched a sea of legs pass her by in all black as she walked to work. A lightbulb moment happened when she thought, why not feature street art on legs? Fast forward to today, and now with Goldsheep, she’s creating vibrant art on leggings for everyone to wear. Keri creates each print from scratch from photos or art at her headquarters in Costa Mesa and transfers them onto fabric. Each piece is handmade. There’s a story behind every design which makes each collection meaningful and she only makes…

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