The Dose

Remembering the Ritz

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By Greer Wylder
November 26, 2014

The Bungalow in Corona del Mar will continue the holiday tradition of the beloved Ritz Restaurant that closed earlier this year, by offering a special Ritz lunch menu starting Dec. 1 through Dec. 24. The Register reported The Ritz will reopen sometime in 2015 at the former Chart House location in Newport Beach. Until then, you can enjoy the Bungalow’s Ritz lunch. Specialty items include The Ritz Egg, filled with chived smoked salmon scramble and topped with caviar and complimented with a shot of ice-cold Stolichnaya Vodka, Fresh Florida Stone Crabs, two stone crab claws served with a dijon mustard…

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The Pressed Juicery Movement

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By Greer Wylder
November 25, 2014

The cold-pressed juice movement is expanding in Orange County with Pressed Juicery’s new location at Westcliff Plaza in Newport Beach, and at Fashion Island, opening on Saturday, Dec. 13, next to SoulCycle, a cycling fitness studio with a cult following. This will be the first SoulCycle/Pressed Juicery location to open. Los Angeles based Pressed Juicery is offering its popular juices and signature as well as Freeze, the company’s version of vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free “soft serve.” Made from 100% fruits, nuts and vegetables, Freeze is available in six different flavors including greens, citrus, fruits, roots, vanilla almond and chocolate almond, all…

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The Art of Shipping

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By Greer Wylder
November 24, 2014

When it comes to packing, shipping, gifts and even storage for the holidays and beyond, consider Orange County based, Boxfli. The company’s motto is "Be Original" and it’s all about bold, original and colorful boxes that will add creativity and excitement to otherwise bland storage solutions Bofli has two Orange County stores--Costa Mesa and Mission Viejo-- that also offer 24-hour access mailbox rentals, notary, and copy services along with FedEx, DHL, and USPS shipping capability. Plus, they’ll save you time and money during the holidays, you won’t need to wrap a gift, when you use an impressive Boxfli box. You…

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Holiday Denim Solutions

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2014

Join the ultimate denim store in Newport Beach, Solutions The Premium Denim Store at Westcliff Court for a holiday fun-filled event on Saturday, November 22 starting at 3:30 p.m. of sipping Cherry-tinies and watching  a stroll down the catwalk starting at 4:30 p.m., for your fashion and gift ideas.  The much anticipated fashion event is sponsored by Paige Denim and Alpinestars. Seating is limited, so RSVP today at 949.650.0479 Solutions is at 1719 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach.

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Thanksgiving at the SHOR

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By Greer Wylder
November 20, 2014

SHOR American Seafood Grill at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach will be hosting a delicious traditional Thanksgiving Day Menu featuring locally sourced fresh items featuring Buckets of Shellfish, Rosemary and Salt Crusted Prime Rib, and Herb Marinated Oven Roasted Turkey.  A specialty kids menu is also available with something the whole family would love.  The Thanksgiving Dinner event is available from noon to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving for $65 per person. You can view the entire menu here. For reservations, visit online here,  or call 949.729.6160. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is at 1107 Jamboree Road in Newport Beach.

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