The Dose

Lyfe Begins in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2014

Palo Alto based Lyfe Kitchen just opened its first OC outpost at Irvine Spectrum Center, near Dave & Busters and Panda Express. The concept is all about great-tasting food that’s affordable, convenient, and if that’s not enough, it offers sustainable and local ingredients, as well as 100% grass-fed steaks, antibiotic and hormone free meat and poultry and dishes, and as many organic ingredients as possible. Award winning chef Art Smith of “Top Chef Masters” and formerly Oprah
 Winfrey’s personal chef and Executive Chef Jeremy Bringardner developed Lyfe’s menu featuring dishes that are mostly plant-based and contain fewer than 600 calories.…

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If The Left Shoe Fits

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By Greer Wylder
October 28, 2014

The innovative made-to-measure men’s shoe brand, The Left Shoe Company just opened a pop-up shop in Beverly Hills’ Golden Triangle on the corner of Cannon and Little Santa Monica. It serves as a one-stop-shop for custom men’s accessories and luxurious apparel essentials through the holiday season. With its permanent home on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles which opened last year, The Left Shoe Company is expanding its state-of-the-art 3-D foot scanning technology and custom shoes that optimize style, fit, and comfort.  The company’s scientific approach to style creates a 360-degree digital last of each foot to ensure the most accurate and…

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A Better Boathouse

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By Greer Wylder
October 27, 2014

Costa Mesa’s west side is landing some great destination eateries. Social just opened on West 19th Street, and it’s already one of our favorite restaurants in Orange County, and now the Boathouse Collective, a former event space and long before that wooden-hulled ships were constructed here on Pomona Avenue, just opened as a place for dining, art shows, music performances and special events. It serves lunch, happy hour, dinner and Sunday brunch. The Boathouse Collective was a longtime labor of love for founder, Clayton Peterson who transformed the space to become a hip and cool spot using all reclaimed materials…

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Generate Positive With Solar

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By Greer Wylder
October 24, 2014

Going solar is much easier than you think. We have partnered with innovative solar company, Sungevity, to reduce our own carbon footprint and help spread solar energy to our readers. Sungevity offers innovative Solar Energy Plans, where you can take control of your electric bill for as little as $0 down. Sungevity’s process is hassle-free, they will do all the permitting, planning, and paperwork. Take control of your Southern California Edison bill and see what solar can do for you. And we haven’t even mentioned the best part! Sungevity will give you a personal $750 credit towards your system to…

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Exclusive Offer from TripAdvisor’s #1 Hotel

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By Greer Wylder
October 23, 2014

Experience the best of San Diego at The Grand Del Mar with a complimentary upgrade and $50 Resort Credit, exclusively for California residents. Located five miles from the beaches of Del Mar, TripAdvisor’s #1 Hotel in the United States beckons travelers to an unparalleled, Mediterranean-inspired escape featuring San Diego’s only triple Five-Star experiences — from soothing spa treatments to acclaimed dining at Addison. For reservations, please call 855.923.7773 or contact your travel professional.

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