The Dose

Let’s Go! Pacific City Opening Weekend in Huntington Beach

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By Greer Wylder
November 03, 2015

It’s finally here! Pacific City in Huntington Beach, Orange County’s most highly anticipated new oceanfront dining, entertainment, and shopping destination, is opening this weekend. It’s your chance to get your first peek at the property on Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first guests to arrive will receive free tote bags with special merchant offers and giveaway samples. DJ’s will spin tunes, and complimentary “tastes” from participating Pacific City restaurants will be offered. Don’t miss the fun, freebies and festivities! Pacific City will be home to exciting…

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Join Us for The Christmas Company Boutique Shopping Event!

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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2015

The 40th Annual The Christmas Company is a boutique shopping and event extravaganza on November 6-8, 2015 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. As the primary fundraiser for the Junior League of Orange County, California, Inc., funds raised will benefit underserved children in Orange County. This year’s theme, “40 Years Bright” features a number of new special events and surprises for attendees, while offering an incredible boutique shopping experience, which TCC has become known for year after year. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information please visit ShopTCC.com or call 949.261.0823. The Junior League of…

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ARC Founders Introduce Sister Concepts Restaurant Marin and The Guild

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2015

Partners in marriage and in their DirtySexyHappiness Hospitality Group, Marín Howarth von Blöm and Chef Noah von Blöm are introducing two new restaurant concepts this year. Restaurant Marin and The Guild are scheduled to open in December at SOCO in Costa Mesa, adjacent to the restaurateurs’ acclaimed American Roast House, ARC focused on hearty, rustic, oven-to-table food made with locally sourced, fresh ingredients and artisan-crafted products.  Here’s a sneak peak into their new concepts: Marin Named after managing partner Marin Howarth von Blöm, this fresh, Southern California concept will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert from 7 a.m. to midnight daily. Chef Noah Blöm brings…

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Meet Larry Laslo, a Modern Design Icon at Jonathons Coastal Living

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2015

Join Jonathons Coastal Living showroom in Fountain Valley for an afternoon with Larry Laslo, artist and interior designer on Thursday, November 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. You can meet, mix and mingle with Mr. Laslo while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments. You can also enter for a chance to win a Larry Laslo for Chaddock side table.   Chances are you’ve coveted his brilliant interiors as seen in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Vogue, Elle Décor, Vanity Fair, Elle Décor, Veranda, Town & Country, House & Garden and W. His Manhattan home was even featured in Elle…

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INA GARTEN: BAREFOOT CONTESSA at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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By Greer Wylder
October 28, 2015

Live on stage for the first time at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, you can catch our favorite cookbook author and the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten on Thursday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. Garten will deliver a charming insider’s view of her hit TV show, “The Barefoot Contessa” in its 11th season, and the enjoyment of great food, cooked with love and passion. She’ll be sharing her entertaining tips, stories, an interactive Q & A, and maybe even some of her simple and delicious recipes. Tori Ritchie from Food Network's "Ultimate Kitchens" will join Garten on stage. The show…

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