The Dose

Mother’s Day Brunches: Our Top 10 Picks

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By Greer Wylder
May 05, 2016

Mother’s Day simplified: Considering take mom out on her special day? Here are ten favorite OC restaurants providing sit-down brunches, dinners, as well as prix-fix value menus to help make moms feel special. Oak Grill at Island Hotel This holiday brunch is perfect for mom’s and their families—there will be spring flower arrangements and a wide array of free-standing, bountiful food stations. The Carving Stations feature Grilled Beef Filet, Market Fresh Fish and Herb-Roasted Chicken. There’s also a Custom Omelet Station; All-Your-Favorites Breakfast Station; Yogurt Parfait Station; Oyster Bar; Artisan Cheese and Charcuterie Table; as well as an Interactive Dessert…

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Fashionista Finds at Rococo

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By Greer Wylder
May 04, 2016

Fashionistas in search of hard to find brands with a cult following can find them at Rococo, a boutique with two locations in Orange County, on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa and Dana Point. Owner Patty Klein Praisler proudly carries high quality and timeless L.A. based brands. It’s a great place to find casual and chic basics. Choose from fashion favorites such as Bella Luxx, Feel the Piece, Natalie B., Blue Life, Goddis, Riller & Fount, Cotton Citizen, Stillwater, Parker, Tysa, Jen’s Pirate Booty, Stance, Chan Luu jewelry and clothing, Lovely Bird, Feel The Piece, Nation, Minnie Rose, Novella…

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Give Mom the Gift of Art

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2016

This Mother's Day surprise mom with tickets to the world-famous Pageant of the Masters. For a limited time only, save 20% on all tickets to this summer’s production “Partners” running July 7 - August 31, 2016 in Laguna Beach. In this year’s presentation of “living pictures,” the Pageant sets out in search of stories of compelling collaborations that led to the creation of unforgettable artworks. To take advantage of this incredible offer, call 800.487.3378 or visit PageantTickets.com and use promotional code MOM20. Offer ends May 8, 2016. 650 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

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The Golden Chef Series at Irvine Spectrum Center

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2016

Leading up to the 2016 Golden Foodie Awards celebrated on Sunday, September 25 at Fairmont Newport Beach, the Golden Foodies invites all food lovers to join al fresco chef demos at the Golden Chef Series—a four part series starting on Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at the Irvine Spectrum near the Big Wheel.  The series hosted by Wing Lam of Wahoo's, features Irvine Spectrum chefs and eateries demonstrating how to prepare their signature dishes. They will be cooking on world-class kitchens by Fisher & Paykel and DCS. Guests can enjoy a VIP seat to watch the experience for $25…

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Wine, Dining and A Great Waterfront View The Lighthouse Cafe

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2016

One of the best new waterfront restaurants to open in Newport Beach, The Lighthouse Café, just introduced a weekend brunch from chef Ryan Sumner, as well as new spring menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and now it’s serving beer, wine and soju cocktails. The Lighthouse Café is at the new Marina Park on West Balboa Boulevard and it offers delicious, fresh California cuisine with stunning harbor, city and mountain views. At breakfast, some of the delicious new additions include fluffy banana and pecan buckwheat pancakes with maple syrup and whipped butter; croissant breakfast sandwich with two fresh eggs,…

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