The Dose

American Grill Meets Sushi

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By Greer Wylder
May 19, 2016

The thriving and award-winning grill concept, Kona Grill  just opened its first California location across from the Yard House at Irvine Spectrum Center. The new Kona Grill has a 1980’s Vegas lounge-style vibe, lots of blue lighting, an expansive bar and a custom focal point aquarium. It specializes in made from scratch American cuisine with a modern spin, award-winning sushi with fresh seafood flown in daily, as well as steaks, crafted cocktails and seasonal menus. Signature dishes include Macadamia Nut Chicken with a pineapple-papaya marmalade, Miso-Sake Sea Bass and a passion fruit crème brûlée. Sushi options include Salmon Wasabi Sashimi, with…

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The Ultimate Anthropologie Experience at Fashion Island

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2016

The newly expanded Anthropologie at Fashion Island is the first California location to offer the ultimate Anthropologie experience. It has more than doubled in size--at nearly 20,000 square feet---and you can find products that were formerly only available online such as home furnishings, beauty, intimates and shoes.  It also offers enhanced selections of categories including home décor, apparel, including petites, and accessories with a capsule collection of fine jewelry from designers including Arik Kastan, Melissa Joy Manning and MISA. In Home Furnishings you can explore 12 full-scale living, dining and bedrooms for floor-to-ceiling design inspiration. Anthropologie’s new home collection includes…

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Sampling Spring Fashions at OC Based BB Dakota

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By Greer Wylder
May 17, 2016

Orange County based fashion brand BB Dakota is gearing up for three-day sample sale on Thursday, May 19 through Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at their Costa Mesa headquarters. They'll be selling pieces from the new BB Dakota and Jack by BB Dakota spring ‘16 collections including a mixture of tops, dresses, pants, jumpers, jackets and more starting at just $5. It’s perfect for anyone looking to affordably stock up on fun styles for the warmer season. Tops, skirts and shorts $5; pants, jumpers, dresses, sweaters and blazers/jackets cost $10; leather $50. BB Dakota HQ (warehouse…

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Ironwood Seasonal Wine Country Cuisine

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By Greer Wylder
May 16, 2016

The new Ironwood restaurant in Laguna Hills, a concept from longtime OC restaurateur Russ Bendel, raises the bar on the dining scene in south Orange County. It’s offering international wine selections, craft beers, creative cocktails and wine country cuisine prepared from scratch by Bendel’s partner, chef Jared Cook. Bendel, formerly at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Newport Beach, also owns Vine Restaurant & Bar, a Napa Valley-influenced restaurant in San Clemente. Cook also oversees the kitchen at the award-winning eatery. Ironwood’s name was inspired by the evergreen desert tree—its hardwood is often used for handles of culinary tools.…

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Summer Style Forecast and Fashion Show

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2016

Fitness and fashion enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Style Forecast & Fashion Show event on Thursday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. at our favorite local shop for runners—A Snail’s Pace Running Shop in Mission Viejo. The evening will start with informal modeling featuring the latest and best names in fitness fashions, custom bra fittings by Moving Comfort, and personal shopping. You can take part in social media contests, raffles and other surprises with from top names brand names such as Brooks, ASICS and New Balance. Light refreshments will be served. You can RSVP here. Highlights from the fashion show…

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