The Dose

Harper’s CDM Goes Online Only

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By Greer Wylder
September 30, 2014

Longtime boutique owner and fashion expert, Erica Thomas is switching gears at Harper’s in Corona del Mar. The online aspect has sky rocketed for Harper's, so she's closing her brick and mortar shop as of October 1. Harper's is expanding online only, as well as offering a VIP Delivery Service. The VIP Delivery Service is free and you do not have to buy anything if you don't fall in love with the pieces that Harper’s drops for you! Right now they are servicing about 50 women in Orange County. The personal box is delivered to your doorstep catered to your…

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The Art of the Cure: Every Picture Tells a Story

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By Greer Wylder
September 29, 2014

Join us for “The Art of the Cure: Every Picture Tells a Story,” the 8th Annual Celebrate the UC Irvine Health Diabetes Center cocktail party and fundraiser at the Orange County Museum of Art on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m.  You are invited to spend an evening mingling with new friends and familiar faces while exploring the museum’s latest exhibition and learning about the Center’s innovative research. More than 90% of the proceeds raised directly benefit research conducted at the UC Irvine Health Diabetes Center. There will be artfully prepared dining stations, fine chocolate from Valenza Chocolatier, select wine…

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Cooking with Chef Pascal Lorange at Fig & Olive

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2014

Executive Chef Pascal Lorange at Fig & Olive in Newport Beach is all about the best olive oils and cuisine from the Mediterranean region. With each season he rolls out new menu items to reflect the freshest tastes available and is also introducing a cooking class on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. to share his tips and tricks for autumn inspired dishes. The latest fall menu items include a delicious trio of crostinis: grilled vegetable, ricotta olive tapenade; heirloom carrot, charmoula, carrot tapenade; and pata negra, tomato, and peach ricotta spread. And new fall inspired dishes include…

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Bonjour Moulin Bistro

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By Greer Wylder
September 25, 2014

Newport Beach just landed the closest thing to a French bistro that you can find in Orange County. A lifelong dream came true for Paris born and raised, Laurent Vrignaud, who left France 30 years ago and has worked in the action sports industry, but always yearned to open a bistro that serves his favorite French comfort foods from his childhood. He’s been collecting French memorabilia, art, bistro chairs, and decor almost his entire life for his future café. Today, Moulin Bistro opened in Newport Beach in the former Pascal Epicerie, another famed French-style bakery/café. The entire layout has been…

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OC Lifestyle Family Photos

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By Greer Wylder
September 24, 2014

Your family is your most precious gift. They bring you the moments you treasure: laughter, tears, joy and love. Nothing can replace the love you have for them. At Orange County based Pradhan Studios, owned by husband and wife team, Nirzhar and Rachel Pradhan, their wish is to capture your love in timeless, memorable and elegant family photos. They specialize in gorgeous black and white photos that capture the individuality and uniqueness of your family, and once you see the finished product, you’ll realize it’s more art, than photography. Pradhan Studios loves the laughter of families, the interaction of siblings…

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