The Dose

So HAUTE! OC Fashion Week

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2015

Fashion enthusiasts are in for a week of incredible runway fashions and events when Orange County Fashion Week returns Feb. 27 to March 5. One of the hottest shows will be on Tuesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. It’s an evening of Hautech Menswear and Streetwear, Tailor made Runway at Dainese Orange County in Costa Mesa. An amazing interior designer Dina Marciano will be converting the Dianese D-store into a Moto lounge runway for Hautech. She also styles fashion stylist homes, in Beverly Hills, New York and in Orange County. The show presents amazing designer collections by Dianese 36060, featuring…

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¡Taquero Tuesday!

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By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2015

At Tempo Urban Kitchen in Brea---a global cuisine inspired restaurant--you can now enjoy its spin on Taco Tuesday. Its new Taquero Tuesday features a taquero dishing out $2 street-style tacos crafted to order from 4 p.m. to close. At Taquero Tuesday, you can order a variety of tacos, including Shrimp, Steak, Chicken Tinga, Short Rib, Pork, Fish, Korean, Veggie, and Ceviche. The special tacos feature meats, seafood and vegetables prepared using innovative cooking methods and exotic ingredients. You will be offered a variety of ingredients to customize your tacos to exactly the way you want. In addition to its weekly Taquero Tuesday…

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Wonders Of Wyland

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2015

Join the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel for a rare Wonders of Wyland Reception on Friday, March 6 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in The Terrace Salon at the resort. The evening will include film highlights from Wyland’s thirty-year campaign to create 100 life size marine life murals in more than 12 countries around the world. His landmark public murals span sides of skyscrapers, sports arenas, and structures and have helped inspire a new generation to look after the environment. The presentation will share the story of Wyland’s works, from its humble beginnings to the final project for the 2008 Olympic Games in…

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Ocean to Fork at Fly-N-Fish

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By Greer Wylder
February 20, 2015

At Fly-N-Fish--on the Newport Beach boardwalk and near the pier--you can enjoy freshly shucked oysters, seasonal specials and classic creations prepared by Seattle native Chef Julio Hawkins. Fly-N-Fish focuses on sustainable seafood from prominent purveyors delivered fresh daily. Signature dishes include pan fried Maryland Crab Cakes with a papaya-mint salsa; Pan Seared Diver Scallops wrapped in triple smoked apple wood bacon and served with an achiote aioli; Cioppino with shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, calamari, crab and seasonal fish in a zesty red wine sauce; and New England Clam Chowder served traditional in a traditional creamy style with chopped clams, potatoes…

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Girl Scouts and Chefs Unite During OC Restaurant Week 


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By Greer Wylder
February 19, 2015

Here’s a sweet partnership: during OC Restaurant Week from March 1st – 7th, Girl Scouts of Orange County will also be celebrated as its Girl Scout Cookies--the world’s largest girl-led business--will be in the spotlight. Select restaurants will offer delicious desserts inspired by and featuring Girl Scout Cookies on sale through OC Restaurant Week. Some participating restaurants are even hosting local Girl Scouts for a preview tasting, where girls will get the chance to taste the sweet treats and meet with the restaurant’s chef – all important as some want to earn culinary and business badges. Featured desserts include: Farrell’s Ice Cream…

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