The Dose

Heaven in a Bowl

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By Greer Wylder
February 29, 2016

Fans of the acai bowl craze can get their fill of “superfoods” easily with the expansion of Orange County based Bowl of Heaven. There are currently six locations in Orange County, with ten new locations planned to open in 2016. Bowl of Heaven is known for its delicious açaí bowls (a popular fast casual meal replacement) with healthy topping such as organic hemp flax seed granola and honey, smoothies, and fresh juices made with superfood ingredients and plant protein. The bowls are dairy free, with no added sugars and are filled with nutrition and antioxidants from the açaí berry. They …

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Lights. Camera. Pizza.

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2016

Fresh Brothers in Newport Beach can add a fresh twist to your Oscar party on Sunday afternoon.  Save 10% on your order when you download their app or use their website.  *Enter the code FreshFan to get the discount.  Fresh isn’t just a part of their name. Fresh Brothers’ sauce is packed with 100% fresh tomatoes, not concentrate. Their mozzarella is all natural, with no fillers, additives or preservatives. They never fry anything: wings, bites, tenders, even Fresh Fries are baked. Fresh Brothers has a special section in the kitchen just for preparing gluten-free foods. Wing sauces are all gluten free, with zero trans fat and zero saturated fat.  If you’re a vegan, you’ll be happy to know they have…

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Give Me Park Ave.

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2016

In one of the most unlikely places in Orange County—on Beach Boulevard in Stanton—is a treasure of a restaurant; Park Ave. is well worth the commute. The multiple award-winning Park Ave. is in a class of its own since it boasts its own backyard garden where executive chef David Slay and his staff hand-pick lettuces, fruits, vegetables, herbs and wild flowers harvested for the menu. The olive oil, lemons and avocados come from the original owner of the property, the Ronnenberg family farm in Temecula. In its former life, the property was the Highway 39 Chicken Pie Shop and kept…

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Maserati of Newport Beach Welcomes OC Fashion Week

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By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2016

Here’s your exciting and glamorous four-day itinerary for OC Fashion Week presented by Maserati of Newport Beach.  DAY 1 on Sunday, March 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. Maserati of Newport Beach welcomes you to Opening Day where guests will enjoy the glamour and luxury of high fashion alongside the artwork of internationally renowned sculptor, Richard MacDonald at Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Garden in Laguna Beach. The cocktail gala begins at sunset with special tributes to the charities JDRF and Orangewood Foundation with masterfully crafted culinary couture by Crème de la Crème and Nolet's Spirits. The World of…

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Let’s Hike! Wilderness Preserve Hiking

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2016

Join me and OCTA for a special guided hike at Ferber Ranch Preserve, Trabuco Canyon on Saturday, February 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Hosted by Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), this interpretive excursion will take place on the beautiful 400-acre Ferber Ranch Wilderness Preserve, which contains vital wildlife corridors. OCTA’s acquisition of the property allows this core segment of the Trabuco Canyon area to be permanently protected and ensures the preservation of high quality habitat and mobility for wildlife into the Cleveland National Forest. Space is limited. Register at octa.net/tours or contact OCTA Public Outreach Manager Marissa Espino…

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