The Dose

Less Attitude, More Gratitude Now in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2016

Café Gratitude, the famed San Francisco based all organic and vegan restaurant, is opening a new sister restaurant and concept today in Newport Beach, aptly named Gratitude. Gratitude differs from its sister locations in Los Angeles and San Diego; it specializes in seasonally-driven dishes from chef Dreux Ellis, and organic cocktails crafted by Jason Eisner, from Café Gratitude's Mexican counterpart, Gracias Madre in West Hollywood. It’s open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an adjacent Gratitude To-Go space for take-out. Gratitude is located at Castaway Commons on Westcliff Drive, a new boutique dining, shopping, fitness and wellness destination from…

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The Heart Wants Pizza

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By Greer Wylder
February 09, 2016

Looking for a unique, fun and delicious way to send a message of love for Valentine's Day?   Who needs flowers when you can send something that will be forever remembered as the most unique Valentine’s day gift ever? Send a heart-shaped pizza from Fresh Brothers, located in Newport Beach and in 11 other locations in Los Angeles and the Valley. Heart shaped pizzas can be purchased in-store for dine-in and take-out.  They are also available for delivery by ordering online.  Or, for something really fun, call the store directly to have one delivered to your Valentine as a lunch (or dinner)…

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Go Greek Yogurt and Frozen Yogurt in OC

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2016

Beverly Hills based Go Greek—Greek yogurt and frozen yogurt--just made its way into Orange County and we couldn’t be happier about this new fresh and healthy yogurt bar. Go Greek is in Newport Beach, on the peninsula on Newport Boulevard, and in Corona del Mar, on the Coast Highway. At the yogurt bar you can order Go Greek’s yogurt in 0%, 2%, or 10% fat that’s packed with protein—18 grams per 8 oz. for the 0% yogurt--and it’s low in sugar and carbs. You can customize your yogurt any way you want with a variety of nutritious toppings, including fresh…

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Romantic Savor, Spa and Stay Experiences at Pelican Hill

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2016

You can create your own romantic Italianesque holiday with your Valentine at The Resort at Pelican Hill all month long. Pelican Hill is offering experiences to savor, spa and stay with ocean view dining, spa treatments for two and luxurious Bungalow packages. Dinner of the Senses at Coliseum Pool & Grill February 14 The Dinner of the Senses was created with the five senses in mind by Chef Micah at the Coliseum Pool & Grill. It’s a seven-course menu for two featuring “his and hers” selections served in a private poolside cabana. No utensils are needed. You can make the…

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In Pizza e Vino Veritas

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By Greer Wylder
February 04, 2016

Orange County is home to some incredible Neapolitan pizza eateries and we can put Pizza e Vino in Rancho Santa Margarita on the top of that list. It’s off the beaten path, unless you’re lucky to live near Lago Santa Margarita, near the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. Pizza e Vino is hardly new; it opened in 2008 and was the first OC restaurant to pass a stringent test by the foremost authority on Neapolitan pizza: Naple’s Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana. Pizza e Vino is certified as a true Neapolitan pizzeria. What does it take to make the cut?…

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