The Dose

Bigger Than Life Flavors, CAVA

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2018

CAVA, a chef-driven fast-casual Mediterranean concept in Irvine will be expanding in Orange County--with two new locations: in Mission Viejo opening in spring 2018, and in Costa Mesa in the summer 2018. Founded by three first-generation Greek American childhood friends, Ted Xenohristos, Ike Grigoropoulos, and executive chef Dimitri Moshovitis with a desire to share the authentic flavors and hospitality of their upbringing. CAVA features a build-it-yourself menu that is seasonally-inspired, completely customizable (salads, grain bowls or pitas) and is made from scratch in-house every day. The menu is specially created to deliver an ultra-personalized experience for every guest – featuring…

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Klarif, Father’s Recipe Cosmetics Opens in Anaheim

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By Greer Wylder
February 13, 2018

Klarif, a popular American “cosmeceutical” retailer specializing in all-natural skin, hair and body care products, will open its first-to-market Gallery location at Anaheim GardenWalk on Thursday, Feb. 15. The Klarif Gallery incorporates a manufacturing area inside the store giving shoppers a glimpse into the creation of the vegan-friendly, non-toxic sea kelp and herb fermentation extracts that form the basis for the brand’s powerful hand-crafted, cruelty-free healing agents. Founded by a father seeking to treat his son’s skin disorder in 2013, the plant-based cosmetics company Klarif transformed the industry with its unprecedented beauty care formulas. Each and every bottle of Klarif…

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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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