The Dose

The Burger Bash Competition

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By Greer Wylder
October 14, 2014

Come out and support the Boys & Girls Club of the Harbor Area in Costa Mesa for a fun night of food and philanthropy at the 3rd Annual Burger Bash tasting event on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. As a guest you can sample unlimited tastes and hosted bar from 6 to 7 p.m.  I’ll be judging the Burger Bash competition, along with friends and food lovers, Anne Marie Panoringan of OC Weekly, and Rudy Chaney of Food Beast. Sample signature dishes from the local chefs from restaurants such as Anders Catering, Bluewater Grill, Daily Grill,…

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Monday Blues Fix: Ice Cream Sandwich Shop Opens

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By Greer Wylder
October 13, 2014

The void of a great ice cream sandwich shop in Orange County was filled today. In celebration of National Cookie Month and just because cookies are beloved and even better with ice cream, Stax Cookie Bar opens at University Center in Irvine specializing in freshly baked cookies and Fosselman’s handmade ice cream, a SoCal institution since 1919. Stax cookies and brownies are made fresh using organic or gluten free flour and all natural ingredients. A selection of about a dozen flavors can include traditional chocolate chip, Snickerdoodle, peanut butter, oatmeal pecan, as well as unique flavors such as cherry mint,…

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A Planet of Beauty Specials

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By Greer Wylder
October 10, 2014

Planet Beauty, a unique luxury beauty boutique is having its annual sale on Saturday, Oct. 11 at all 35 locations throughout SoCal. It’s a great opportunity to stock up and save 25% off premium beauty brands. Planet Beauty is home to a vast array of the most luxurious, innovative, must-have beauty brands in the market, including Dr. Perricone, Pureology, BareMinerals, Smashbox, Frederic Fekkai, Dermalogica, GHD, Peter Thomas Roth and many more. Many of Planet Beauty’s sales staff are also licensed estheticians, hair stylists and/or certified makeup artists to make the Planet Beauty experience top notch. In Orange County you can…

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World Bread Day with OC Baking Co.

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2014

Our favorite bread baker in Orange County, Master Baker Dean Kim at OC Baking Company, is celebrating World Bread Day on Thursday, Oct. 16  by teaming up with Chef Greg Daniels at Provisions Market in Old Towne Orange. Kim will offer fresh-baked breads for a $10 donation from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Provisions Market. The Dough-nation Center will benefit Share Our Selves, a local nonprofit that provides food, clothing and emergency financial aid for housing, transportation, prescriptions and children’s needs to Orange County’s homeless and low-income populations. “For me, World Bread Day is an opportunity to focus on those less fortunate right here in our backyard,” says Baker…

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Fall In Love with the Spa Experience

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By Greer Wylder
October 08, 2014

You and a guest are cordially invited to celebrate a spa experience at Pacific Waters Spa at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. The annual fall spa experience is the perfect girls night out, but men are welcome too. The open house includes mini spa services, fashions from Aesthetyx, appetizers and wine, gift bags and more.  Space is limited! RSVP to Marlene Goble at marlene.goble@hyatt.com. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa is at 21500 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington…

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