The Dose

Let Consider it Done! Make Your Holidays Stress Free

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By Greer Wylder
November 08, 2016

Have you made time for the unexpected? Chances are something will come up during the upcoming hectic holiday season that you didn't anticipate. It doesn't have to wreak havoc on your schedule. Highly effective people have learned how to expect the unexpected, and they make it a practice to delegate such things as errands, gift & grocery shopping, home & office organizing and house/pet sitting. Then they can truly enjoy their precious time with family and friends, worry free.  With endless errands, shopping, post office runs and every other type of time consuming task that you simply don’t have the energy for at…

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A Refresher at Ritz Prime Seafood

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By Greer Wylder
November 08, 2016

The Ritz Prime Seafood opened last year in a stunning waterfront location next to Billy’s at the Beach in the former Chart House location. No doubt it had big shoes to fill, so many locals associated the name with the former Ritz that can’t be repeated since the era is gone. The new Ritz Prime Seafood is chic and modern—a completely different vibe for today’s dining scene—and its views of the harbor and sunset are picture perfect.   Just recently the Ritz Prime Seafood acquired a new executive chef, a new menu, lower prices and a new management team. The…

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It’s D’Vine Mediterranean Cuisine

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By Greer Wylder
November 07, 2016

Craving some incredible Mediterranean cuisine in Orange County? You’re in luck with D’Vine that celebrates four years of serving delicious Mediterranean food at its original Brea location and more recently at its Fullerton location in the busy downtown district. Founders chef Walid Alarja, a graduate of French Culinary Institute in Alexandria, Egypt; and Lena Quezada developed a menu for D’Vine based on family inspired recipes. All entrées start with pita chips with olive oil and house seasoning and dinners are paired with their cult-worthy garlic sauce, which you can take home in 8 oz. jars. Choose from cold and hot…

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#BloomiesOutlet Like No Other Out-Let in The World

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By Greer Wylder
November 04, 2016

The place to be this weekend is at the brand new Bloomingdale’s Outlet Store at the Outlets at Orange. The grand opening weekend will include special savings and surprises for shoppers. On Saturday, it’s a soft opening and on Sunday, there will be a DJ, and a gift bag for the first 75 customers and as well as platform modeling in the courtyard from 1 to 5 p.m. The 24,000 square foot store is on one level and easy to navigate—it offers on trend designated areas, and a great mix of off-price and higher end apparel and accessories, including women’s…

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Where Steak Meet Scotch

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By Greer Wylder
November 03, 2016

Who knew that one of the best steakhouses in Orange County is just around the corner from the Art Institute of Orange County on Harbor Boulevard in Santa Ana? The Scotchery, formerly known as 8 Steers, has been transformed thanks to its dedicated owner and self-described Scotch and great food enthusiast, Connie Ho who perfectly created her vision of a classic steakhouse. Even the most seasoned Scotch enthusiast will be impressed with The Scotchery’s dedicated Scotch bar offering a wide array of smokey sips before and after your delicious meal. The menu is outstanding thanks to executive chef Matthew Solomon…

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