The Dose

Lights, Beer and Wine

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By Greer Wylder
August 26, 2016

You can join the grand opening of Lightopia’s new studio at SOCO in Costa Mesa on Saturday, August 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. and enjoy beer, wine, and light bites! Since 2006, Lightopia is a leading resource for lighting design professionals and homeowners, alike. With more than 15,000 curated and exclusive lighting fixtures, ranging from vintage to retro-inspired, contemporary to modern, avant garde to eco-friendly, Lightopia has something for every style, and even offers custom lighting solutions. Lightopia is now open at SOCO and located at 3323 Hyland Avenue, Suite E2, Costa Mesa. 949.715.5575.

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Q&A with an Organic Beauty Expert

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2016

ROOTS the Beauty Underground is Orange County's only non-toxic beauty shop and organic salon.  We were fortunate enough to ask ROOTS’ owner, Laura Linsenmayer who lives and breathes non-toxic beauty products, some of her beauty tips, her favorite products and her bestsellers. Linsenmayer is a wealth of knowledge thanks to her 20 plus years of research and working in the beauty industry. ROOTS The Beauty Underground is at 384 Forest Ave #9 in Laguna Beach. 949.424.4266. 1. How did you become interested in beauty? I was born this way! 2. Why should we switch to natural beauty? My answer to…

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Poke Meets Tacos

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2016

Poke and tacos are all the rage and so is the build-your-own concept. Thankfully, Fins Poke Fusion nailed it—it offers both customizable poke bowls and fresh fish tacos. Fins Poke Fusion just opened its second location in Fullerton, across from the Fox Fullerton Theatre—and it’s the first poke eatery to offer a drive-through option. (The original Fins is in Mission Viejo.) Fins makes all of its ingredients in house - from its sauces, to freshly made taco shells, tostada bowls and chips. Fins also introduced inventive offerings such as the Poke Taco, Poke Tostada, Poke Kit, and the Poke Sampler. Fins Poke…

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Celebrating 10 Years at Rococo

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By Greer Wylder
August 20, 2016

Rococo in Dana Point will be celebrating 10 years of loving its amazing customers by throwing a Cocktails and Celebrations party on Thursday, Aug. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. You can shop and save 20% off the entire store! There will be ten raffle prizes and one free raffle per person at the door. Each additional raffle ticket costs $10 and all proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Mission Hospital Mental Health program services. Rococo is at 24040 Camino Del Avion in Dana Point. 949.488.0366.

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“Waste-Less” Rise Above Plastics Art Show

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By Greer Wylder
August 19, 2016

Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach is celebrating their second annual “Waste-Less” art show and fundraiser at Volcolm headquarters in Costa Mesa on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 5 to 10 p.m. The goal is to raise funds and awareness for Surfrider’s Rise Above Plastics Program. They are on a mission to help reduce the use of plastics in our communities. Their main focus is to reduce pollution by decreasing single use plastics by advocating for policies such as the ban on single use plastic bags. At the event there will be art for auction and sale, raffle items donated by local companies,…

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