The Dose

Bonjour Bistro Papillote

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By Greer Wylder
May 21, 2015

It’s been years in the making for famed Chef Laurent Brazier to open his first French bistro at SOCO in Costa Mesa, and now the timing for Bistro Papillote by La Cuisine is très bien! Chef Laurent’s impressive career includes three Michelin starred restaurants in France, international resort hotels and country clubs, opening several restaurants, including his own Zagat-rated Picayo restaurant in Laguna Beach and La Cuisine Culinary Arts at Macy’s at South Coast Plaza.  Bistro Papillote by La Cuisine just opened in the former Seventh Tea Bar spot at SOCO in Costa Mesa so that you can experience a…

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Announcing Montage Los Cabos on the Sea of Cortez

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By Greer Wylder
May 20, 2015

Mark your calendars for an upcoming stay in late 2017 for the first international destination resort from Montage Hotels-- Montage Los Cabos. The spectacular seaside resort on the shores of Santa Maria Bay in Los Cabos, Mexico is under development in an exclusive new enclave of Maravilla Los Cabos. It's also easy to get to with the non-stop flights to Cabo San Lucas from John Wayne Airport. Montage Los Cabos will feature 122 expansive and luxe guestrooms and suites, as well as 52 Montage Residences. The premier location includes 39-acres with crisp white sand beaches, gorgeous views of Santa Maria…

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Wine & Food Festival at The District at Green Valley Ranch

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By Greer Wylder
May 19, 2015

Join The District at Green Valley Ranch on Saturday, May 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. for an evening of wine, food and music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Taste over 30 wines including: BV, The Seeker, Little Black Dress, A to Z, Acrobat, J Lohr, Carmel Road, Bonterra and Murphy Goode. Sample food from your favorite District at Green Valley Ranch restaurants, and enjoy music by Adam Lasher, nephew of the legendary Carlos Santana, and contestant on this season of American Idol!  To purchase tickets, please visit here. Must be 21 years or older to attend. No tickets will…

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The OC Juice Craze

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2015

We can’t ignore the juice craze, although we were more behind the fro-yo trend some years back, with fun toppings, like mini M&M'S, brownie pieces, popping bobas, and mochis. But, it is crazy how a concoction of super healthy ingredients can taste so good! Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite juice bars so that you can get an occasional refreshing drink, a daily fix, or a full cleanse. A few months back, SoCal-based Ritual Wellness and NoCal-based Project Juice joined forces and merged brands to bring their certified organic, non-GMO, cold-pressed juices, nut mylks, cleanses and plant-based foods…

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OC Fashion and Food Truck Meet Up

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By Greer Wylder
May 15, 2015

Get ready for a weekend of pop-up fun when SoCal’s hottest boutiques on wheels and O.C.’s favorite food trucks convene for the second annual Fashion & Food Truck Meet Up at Irvine Spectrum.  Stop by the Giant Wheel Court today through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. to shop from fashion trucks featuring Michael Stars, Le Fashion Truck for boho-chic fashions and J.D. Luxe Fashion Truck for on trend fashions and accessories with a bohemian/rocker edge. On Saturday, there’s a Food Truck Meet Up with two hot food trucks, The Lime Truck and Dogzilla from 11 a.m. to 8…

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