The Dose

Lakefront Boutique Hotel Getaway in San Diego

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2017

Who knew that there’s a lakefront boutique hotel in San Diego, aptly called Lakehouse Hotel & Resort. Lakehouse is a hidden gem for a seasonal retreat, the resort is on the shores of Lake San Marcos, and you can take advantage of a variety of outdoor activities with friends and family. You can swim in the pool on a warm autumn day, or take a boat ride after dinner, play tennis, or play a round of golf at the St. Mark Golf Course, Lakehouse Hotel & Resort is an ideal weekend getaway. For daytime excursions, there are 15 breweries within…

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Prego Reopens as Prego Mediterranean in Tustin

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2017

Prego, an award-winning Italian restaurant previously in Irvine for more than 30 years, just reopened in the space formerly occupied by Bluewater Grill at The District at Tustin Legacy. The new Prego Mediterranean continues to hold a special place in the hearts of many O.C. diners. Chef Ugo Allesina continues to lead the culinary team at the new restaurant. With two decades of experience at Prego, Chef Ugo is excited to bring back signature items and has added to the menu with Mediterranean-focused dishes. The kitchen continues to focus on utilizing seasonal ingredients, the prime meats and seafood, and freshly…

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My Top 10 Christmas Wish List, Top Quality and Eco-Conscious

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By Greer Wylder
December 06, 2017

What if you could choose your top ten dream Christmas gifts? It’s not as easy as it sounds. Since I’m out all the time and see so many beautiful things that I know I’ll never own, it’s still fun to dream. I remember a former friend thought it was ridiculous I subscribed to Architectural Digest because I loved to look at the home designs to get ideas. He said it was a waste of time since everything in the magazine was out of my price range, but that’s not the point. It’s fun to get inspiration from all places, travel,…

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The Perfect Holiday Gift for Art Lovers, 2018 Pageant of the Masters

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By Greer Wylder
December 05, 2017

Brighten up your holiday season with tickets to the Pageant of the Masters production "Under the Sun." Tickets for this much-anticipated show are on sale now and make the perfect holiday gift for art lovers. The Pageant of the Masters, world-renowned for its presentation of “living pictures,” will be performed nightly in Laguna Beach from July 7 through September 1, 2018. Advance tickets are $15 - $240. As an added value, a Pageant ticket also gives unlimited admission all summer long to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show. In the early years of the 20th century, a new generation…

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Holiday Fashion Takeover Now at Rococo

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By Greer Wylder
December 04, 2017

Rococo, one of our favorite boutiques in OC, joins forces with Ramy Brook to bring you the best in holiday party fashions! Come sip Champagne and shop the Ramy Brook Holiday Collection on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rococo in Costa Mesa, or Thursday, Dec. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rococo in Dana Point. Get 10% off all purchases during the trunk show. The sexy, sophisticated, and timeless Ramy Brook is a contemporary women's wear brand designed for a woman, by a woman. It’s created to be a solution to a woman's wardrobe, Ramy…

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