The Dose

Fireworks, Food, Five Bands at Star-Spangled Groovy Fest

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By Greer Wylder
July 02, 2015

Join the 57th annual Fourth of July Celebration at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina--the “Star-Spangled Groovy Fest” is an all-day family-friendly event with live music performances, food presentations, activities and the only fireworks display in Newport Beach. Two stages with five bands will play music from the 60s and 70s from 2 to 9 p.m. Entrance fee costs $50 per car. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., gates open at 8 a.m. Other festivities include a Back Bay Bistro Buffet with two seatings from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. ($45 for adults and $22.50 for…

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Summer Spa Splendor from Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach

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By Greer Wylder
July 01, 2015

In celebration of the arrival of summer, Pacific Waters Spa at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa is offering 20% off on any service now until Friday, July 10. As Huntington Beach’s only hotel with direct beach access, Pacific Waters Spa is a 20,000-square-foot luxury spa with treatments inspired by the sea such as massages, skin therapies, body wraps, scrubs and moisturizing facials. Designed look like an elegant Spanish estate, the spa is home to a full-service beauty salon; a 24-hour health club featuring the latest in equipment; an outdoor tropical pond with rustic foot bridges and spa grottos…

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Fourth of July, Staycation and BBQ To Go at Hotel Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
June 30, 2015

Still looking for new ideas to celebrate the Fourth of July? Hotel Irvine’s inaugural Fourth of July weekend is featuring a trio of favorite American pastimes: a summer vacation; sipping a special red, white and blue cocktail; and the classic, BBQ—this one is to go! For a cool summer vacation, you can getaway for a few days and celebrate, relax and enjoy the holiday at Hotel Irvine. Fourth of July Getaway Available now June to July 5, 2015 Hotel Irvine guests include complimentary daily breakfast at Marketplace with morning favorites such as eggs, bacon, sausage and breakfast burritos; poolside fun…

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Bruxie’s 4th of July Culinary Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
June 29, 2015

From the good folks who created the waffle sandwich, comes a special 4th of July culinary celebration: Bruxie’s culinary team is flying in live Maine lobsters to create the ultimate New England Lobster Bruxie, only available on Saturday, July 4.   Other holiday specials, which will be available Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5 include the new Vermont Apple Pie Bruxie and a Red, White & Blue Shake. The New England Lobster Bruxie will be available at all five Orange County and Chino Hills Bruxie locations. It’s best to arrive early, they will sell out.   Bruxie Fourth of July Specials
 New England Lobster Bruxie Combo – Tender Maine Lobster simply tossed…

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Lakeside Dining in OC: The Blind Pig

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By Greer Wylder
June 26, 2015

In Orange County, we’re pretty spoiled by the beaches and the near perfect weather (we need more rain), but sometimes we need to venture out of the norm and find new great places. Which bring us to The Blind Pig in Rancho Santa Margarita—it’s one of the best and picturesque dining experiences in OC. It’s on the water at Lago Santa Margarita and set near the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. If you go near sunset, you’ll feel like you’re on vacation. With live nightly entertainment, hand-crafted cocktails and a throwback name from the speakeasy era, it’s classic-meets-contemporary atmosphere,…

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