The Dose

Now That’s Italian, Pizza!

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By Greer Wylder
July 28, 2014

Pizza eateries are continuing to pop up in Orange County. On Friday, Blaze opened in Mission Viejo and Fresh Brothers Pizza opened in Newport Beach and today, Settebello opens at 5 p.m. at Crystal Cove Promenade in Newport Beach. Named after a revered card in an Italian card game, Settebello could easily be one of the best looking Italian restaurants in Orange County, with its stunning indoor/outdoor space designed by Marshall Projects (who also designed LA hotspots Gjelina and Hinoki and The Bird.) The open-air space boasts a greenhouse like bar area, olive trees, classic Italian black and white films…

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Fire’d Up About Pizza!

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2014

Pizza fans are in for a treat today in Orange County with the opening of two new pizza joints: Fresh Brothers Pizza is celebrating its first Orange County location today at Harbor View Center in Newport Beach, and Blaze Pizza is opening at The Shops at Mission Viejo. At Fresh Brothers Pizza today you can stop in for samplings of ooey, gooey, delicious pizza (including gluten and vegan) fresh salads and finger-licking-good wings. Fresh Brothers offers a twist on a traditional pizzeria with family recipes, featuring a thin crust, a skinny crust and a deep-dish pizza. Their Buffalo chicken wings…

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Greer’s OC 8 Years in Review

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By Greer Wylder
July 23, 2014

All it takes is wearing dark sunglasses into a daytime meeting with your boss to hide puffy swollen eyes from days of crying to not know what will happen next. Today, on the eighth year anniversary of launching Greer’s OC, a free email newsletter and website which reports on the hottest trends, new retail stores, great bargains and undiscovered dining spots in OC, I hope to inspire others that no matter the unforeseen difficulties, you can change your life for the better.   Two weeks from the day my 14-year-old son was diagnosed with life threatening type 1 diabetes in…

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Livin’ La Vida at The Triangle

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By Greer Wylder
July 22, 2014

The newest modern Mexican eatery to hit Orange County is La Vida Cantina that just opened at The Triangle in Costa Mesa. The restaurant, owned by the same group who run Sutra nearby, celebrates its grand opening with two upcoming fundraisers for local charities. On Wednesday, Aug. 6, La Vida Cantina will donate a portion of sales to the Orange County Jaycee Charitable Foundation, and on Thursday, Aug. 7, the restaurant will donate a portion of sales to Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. Both charity events are from 5 to 10 p.m.   La Vida’s spacious patio features a large pentagon-shaped…

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Wayfaring on the Westside

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By Greer Wylder
July 21, 2014

The long awaited Wayfarer, formerly the site of the iconic Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa just opened with a brand new look inside and out, including a stylish bar, small kitchen addition, upgraded acoustics, and state-of-the-art stage sound and lighting. The Wayfarer kept the “Detroit Stage”, paying homage to its history and continuing the legacy of live performance. Tickets are available at wayfarercm.com. Owner Jeffrey Chon is bringing his passion for the food and entertainment industries and is offering regular weekly entertainment ranging from reggae to live DJs to karaoke: Mondays – Residency Tuesdays - SoCal Reggae All Stars Wednesdays…

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