The Dose

‘One BIg Party’ at the OC Fair

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By Greer Wylder
July 16, 2015

The OC Fair’s 125th celebration themed “One Big Party” kicks off today at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa until Sunday, Aug. 10 (open Wednesday-Sunday). The OC Fair brings 23 fun-filled days for the entire family with food, music, carnival rides, exhibits, and the Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre and events in The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. As expected there will be NEW deep-fried treats such as Deep-Fried Starbucks from Bacon A-Fair; Deep Fried Slim Fast Bar and Fried Peanut Butter Pickle Dog from Chicken Charlie’s; and Deep-Fried Birthday Cake and Deep-Fried Pizza from Apple Fries.…

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Attention Fitness Aficionados, The Newest Bar Method

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By Greer Wylder
July 16, 2015

The Bar Method, the premier barre-based workout known for its targeted and effective body sculpting exercises, just opened a new studio in Costa Mesa. The gorgeous new location includes a locker room with a shower and full amenities, a fully stocked coffee bar, and a retail area. There's no excuse to skip a workout when you can shower before the workday or dinner out, and the natural light pouring into both the male and female locker rooms makes it an ideal place to freshen up after a fat-burning, full-body workout. What’s so great about this hour-long workout is that it…

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Summering at SOCO Collection

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By Greer Wylder
July 15, 2015

We’re deep into a not-long-enough Southern California summer and there’s no time like the present to enjoy real OC living, especially when it’s at SOCO Collection. This summer, in addition to savory meals, sweet treats, and premier shopping for you and your home, OC’s destination for inspiration is offering a line-up of fun events to keep you entertained all season long. Read on to learn more about what’s coming soon to SOCO! Since summer is the perfect time to dine alfresco, head to SOCO to enjoy fine dining on our beautiful open-air patios and courtyards. Spend your Sunday enjoying Taco…

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OC Parks Summer Concert Series

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By Greer Wylder
July 14, 2015

Friends and families are invited to come out, bring a blanket and a beach chair and enjoy great local live music under the stars at OC Parks this summer season. The OC Parks annual outdoor summer concert series returns on Thursday evenings from July 23 through August 27 with Southern California artists performing under the summer sky. The six free concerts will take place at Salt Creek Beach, Mason Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park and Craig Regional Park. All shows take place from 6 to 8 p.m., are free, with free parking and open to the…

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National French Fry Day in OC

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By Greer Wylder
July 13, 2015

This could be the best Monday, ever. Today is National French Fry Day and it’s a day to celebrate phenomenal fries in Orange County. We consider McDonald’s fries to be the gold standard of the french fry. They’re consistently perfect, and as Mcdonald’s says best, they’re "golden on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside.” As far as local fast food eateries go, Del Taco’s crinkle-cut fries and T.K. Burgers’ seasoned fries are runner-ups and a must order. If you’re craving french fries today, we've listed our top picks that you might not have considered before. The A Restaurant.…

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