The Dose

Prime Time for the New Ritz Prime Seafood

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By Greer Wylder
October 12, 2015

Newport’s beloved The Ritz, reopens today as the reinvented The Ritz Prime Seafood in a new sleek and modern waterfront setting, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the harbor in Newport Beach. Longtime locals will remember The Ritz Restaurant that opened in the late 1970s in the 21 Oceanfront spot, and then moved to Newport Center before closing in 2014. It was THE place to go for special celebrations. With its new look, new menu, and new team helmed by LA based Grill Concepts’ Bob Spivak of The Grill on the Alley, Daily Grill, and Public School fame, The Ritz Prime Seafood…

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Thinking Pink in OC

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2015

October is breast cancer awareness month and at select Simon Malls, shoppers can make a minimum $10 donation will receive a voucher card, good for 25% off a single item from participating retailers. All the proceeds from the voucher program will go to Susan G. Komen Foundation. Participating centers in Orange County include the Brea Mall and the Outlets of Orange.

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Pelican Hill’s Autumn Epicurean Weekend Festival

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By Greer Wylder
October 07, 2015

Experience Italy by way of The Resort at Pelican Hill at its fifth annual Festa dell’Autunno, an autumn epicurean festival from October 8-11. For the first time, the weekend festivities begin tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. with a Guest Chef Wine Dinner at Pelican Grill, followed by two additional Guest Chef Wine Dinners at Andrea Ristorante on Friday and Saturday. You can also enjoy an Italian Street Festa on Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m.; a carnival for children on Saturday; and a jazz brunch on Sunday. Guest Chef Bocci at Pelican Grill Thursday, October 8 from 6 –…

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Atelier 7918 The Newest Fashion Sanctuary

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By Greer Wylder
October 07, 2015

The newest and most exciting concept for fashion followers, Atelier 7918 just opened at Crystal Cove Shopping Center in Newport Beach. Owner and founder, Annemarie Brandi hand selects hard-to-find established, independent, and newly launched designers to provide a local resource so you can find stylish pieces before they’re trending. Collections range from ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry and beauty products including coveted brands such as Mary Katrantzou, Peter Pilotto, Mugler, Cushnie et Ochs, Olympia Le Tan, Laurence Dacade, Mugler, M2Malletier, Delfina Delettrez, Malone Souliers, Jennie Kwon, Ruifier, Kiyoko, Clark’s Botanicals and Kelly Wearstler, to name a few. The boutique was exquisitely designed…

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#GetSPAcific at Pacific Waters Spa

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By Greer Wylder
October 05, 2015

You are invited to celebrate #GetSPAcific, the ultimate spa experience on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Pacific Waters Spa at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. You can meet the spa’s partners and enjoy mini spa services, seasonal bites and wine, prizes and gift bags. Simply RSVP to Marlene Goble at 714.845.4893, or email Marlene.goble@hyatt.com no later than Oct 7. The 20,000 square foot Pacific Waters Spa looks like a Spanish-style estate and once you visit you try one of their heavenly treatments, you’ll want to come back often. Right now they’re offering…

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