The Dose

Discover TripAdvisor’s #1 Hotel in California — Just Down the Coast

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2016

Bask in San Diego's endless summer glow with complimentary breakfast for two, valet parking and $50 resort credit. With blissful spa treatments, Tom Fazio golf, acclaimed dining and unrivaled service, you’ll soon experience why Fairmont Grand Del Mar is the top luxury travel destination. For reservations, please call 1 855 314 2030 or visit fairmont.com/san-diego. Fairmont Grand Del Mar is located a mere five miles from the Pacific coastline at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court in San Diego.    

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Easy Getaway to Reno/Tahoe from Long Beach

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2016

Now that JetBlue launched its non-stop flights from Long Beach to Reno last month it’s even easier and more convenient to get away to "The Biggest Little City in the World" and the beautiful Lake Tahoe, a perfect year-round vacation spot. Reno, is less than an hour drive from Lake Tahoe, depending on where you are going. And, it’s a perfect place to spend some time discovering one of the best start-up cities. At Lake Tahoe, there are non-stop activities for winter and summer sports enthusiasts, golf pros, hikers, cyclists and leisurely types. We just went on a great getaway to the…

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The Ramen Rage Continues

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By Greer Wylder
September 09, 2016

Shin Sen Gumi—the Japanese ramen shop with a cult following is opening its second OC location later this month in Irvine at Woodbury Town Center. The original location opened in in Fountain Valley in 2000, and even today it draws long lines. The new Irvine restaurant will serve its award-winning ramen and will be the first Shin Sen Gumi location to offer udon, as well as a vegan menu that will include cold tofu, curry udon with a broth made using kombu seaweed instead of the traditional bonito fish flakes; Yaki ramen, a stir-fried noodle dish, and cold ramen or…

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StyleCon The Premier Beauty & Fashion Event

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By Greer Wylder
September 08, 2016

Fashion savvy millennials will love StyleCon celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 5,  at The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Centerin Costa Mesa.  It’s a day of beauty and fashion, education and entertainment, plus everyone receives an unprecedented gift bag of complimentary products and services. Content creators, including Instagram and YouTube personalities, bloggers, and vloggers will participate in panels, “demo” products in the StyleShops, and will meet fans throughout the day.   Melanie Bromley of E! News will host the StyleStage, designed this year by Wendi Young Design, with guests including industry icons Heidi Nazarudin of theambitionista.com and luxury brand entrepreneur Twila True, with inspirational messages from each of them on their respective…

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The 10th annual Celebrate the UC Irvine Diabetes Center!

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By Greer Wylder
September 07, 2016

You can join the 10th annual UC Irvine Center Fundraising & Networking Cocktail party on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. It will be a magical evening in support of the Center’s efforts to make diabetes disappear. More than 95% of the funds raised go directly to local research being done at the UC Irvine Diabetes Center! Their researchers are working their magic to further the Center's mission to find a cure. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer & wine, silent auction, opportunity wheel, research update, live magicians and more! Here’s a…

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