The Dose

Fantastic Skin Is Permanent; Makeup is Not

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By Greer Wylder
January 22, 2018

Image Perfect Laser in Irvine is our trusted source for high-quality laser treatments to achieve radiant and flawless skin. They treat acne, acne scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, age spots, sun damage, redness, rosacea as well as provide expert laser hair removal. For the New Year, they have added state of the art lasers from Lumenis. For the first time, clients can experience expert laser hair removal without using numbing cream, and in far less time. “Our patients are ecstatic about the results and speed of this new laser," says Teresa Cadwallader, RN, and owner of Image Perfect Laser. "With the…

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A Reimagined Steakhouse | Leatherby’s Café Rouge Reopens

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2018

Today, Leatherby’s Café Rouge, located in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, reopens as a reimagined steakhouse with a modernized interior and new menu from award-winning chef and Patina Restaurant Group founder Joachim Splichal and executive chef Greg Stillman. Stillman, a passionate meat expert and French Laundry veteran with more than two decades of culinary experience, introduces a menu that focuses on steakhouse classics with a contemporary approach. The new luxurious design features several spaces, including a bar-lounge, main dining room, and private dining room, each with its own personality. Stillman’s menu offers…

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Off Center Festival | Adventurous and Outrageous

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By Greer Wylder
January 18, 2018

Segerstrom Center’s annual Off Center Festival returns January 19 – February 3, for a thrilling walk on the wild side of new theater, music and avant-garde performance art. Making their Festival debuts: Philadelphia’s drag artist Martha Graham Cracker in her cabaret show and the fabulous Shasta Geaux Pop. Roger Guenveur Smith returns with his new, unforgettable show, The Hendrix Project. And back by popular demand are The Car Plays, performed on the new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. A theater experience like no other, audience members witness five short plays, each in a different car and only feet away from…

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Shuck-It at Ways & Means Oyster House

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By Greer Wylder
January 16, 2018

The award-winning Ways and Means Oyster House at Pacific City in Huntington Beach is celebrating its two-year anniversary through Sunday, Jan. 21 with incredible daily specials and its third annual Shuck it Competition on Saturday, Jan. 20. Stop by and treat yourself to Whole Maine Lobster (limited quantity) at $9.99, Fish & Shrimp Tacos at $2, Bottomless Blonde Beer and Margarita Pitchers at $10, Wines by the bottle at 50% off, Specialty Vodka & Gin martinis at $6, Glasses of premium champagne at $10, Sparkling Cocktails at $6, and Classic Seafood Broil with all of the trimmings at $25. On Saturday, Jan. 20…

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Award-Winning Taco Hotspot Opens in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
January 15, 2018

Taco hotspot, Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar known for its award-winning tacos wrapped in crispy melted cheese just opened at Irvine’s Park Place. It’s the second Orange County location since opening at the Los Olivos Marketplace in Irvine. Executive chef/partner Luisteen Gonzalez and executive creative chef Katy Smith are inspired by the vibrant art, culture, and energy of chef Luisteen’s native Mexico City and chef Katy’s extensive travels throughout Mexico.  Puesto's tacos are made from handmade, non-GMO, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas, sustainable meats, local produce and scratch salsas. You’re encouraged to mix and match from an array of tacos,…

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