The Dose

Our Top Picks for the NB Film Fest

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2017

It's always tough to decide which films to see at the Newport Beach Film Festival. And this year, the conundrum is even more real. The 18th annual event dubbed  "Go Deeper" means even more films will be screening--509 to be exact--from 58 countries--and attendees will have access to filmmakers, actors and others involved in the filmmaking process. We love the European Spotlight Films, The Action Sport Series, there are excellent documentaries, eye opening environmental films, shorts, films made by students, the music video showcase, and much more. And, you won't want to miss the nightly showcase parties following the films.…

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Celebrating Earth Day at Village at La Floresta

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By Greer Wylder
April 17, 2017

Join me on Saturday, April 22, EARTH DAY, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., to celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Village at La Floresta in Brea. Enjoy live music, fashion shows, fitness exhibitions, cooking demonstrations by Chef Jen of Whole Foods Market, kid-friendly activities, a photo booth, a braid, lipgloss and polish change bar by Polished Perfect, and more. And, it's all FREE! Don't miss Adam Lasher from American Idol, Season 14 and 15; and Queen Green will be offering youth environmental education through song & dance! Event emcee, Amy Frena will be sporting lashes compliments of Amazing Lash…

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McFadden Public Market—DTSA’s Newest Food and Arcade Hall

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By Greer Wylder
April 14, 2017

Orange County restaurateur Leonard Chan of The Iron Press, Hatch, Cal Shabu, and Shuck Oyster Bar, along with his partner Phillip Kwan of Mama Musubi, just opened McFadden Public Market, a new food hall that boasts an array of vintage arcade games in Downtown Santa Ana. Under one roof, McFadden offers four one-of-a-kind eateries, craft cocktails and beers from two bars, and nostalgic activities. You’ll want to arrive hungry, you can enjoy addicting fried chicken from Rooster Republic (served with their signature White BBQ and Hot Honey sauce), spring rolls (stuffed with, wait for it---egg rolls!) and pho from Bone…

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The New W Las Vegas, Worth The Wait

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By Greer Wylder
April 13, 2017

Easily the most exciting addition to Las Vegas, is the opening of new W Las Vegas. It took almost two decades to become a reality! The W perfectly transformed a 289-room tower of SLS Las Vegas, into a luxe and chic hotel-within-a-hotel experience, on the emerging North End of the Vegas Strip. In a former life, the hotel was in the same spot as the iconic Sahara...MORE

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Spring Break Family Fun at The Triangle

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By Greer Wylder
April 12, 2017

With many kids out of school and home on Spring Break, The Triangle in Costa Mesa offers great options for family fun, from dining and bowling, to the movies and grabbing a custom ice cream confection at Creamistry. In addition, the popular dining and entertainment center is also giving away a $100 gift card to Tavern + Bowl this month, just visit The Triangle’s Facebook page to enter. At Tavern + Bowl, you can enjoy dinner nightly, or brunch on the weekends, while watching your favorite teams on the multiple TVs throughout the restaurant, followed by a round or two…

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