The Dose

Celebrate with Kiehl’s and CASA in Brea!

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By Greer Wylder
April 07, 2014

I am a big fan of Kiehl's wonderful skin, hair and beauty lines - from natural lotions to eyecreams to their cleansing masques - and I am so glad they are opening a brand new Orange County location at the Brea Mall on April 8. Plus, in honor of the new store opening, Kiehl's has partnered with CASA of Orange County to bring "Camp Kiehl's" to the public for their grand opening from 3 to 5 p.m. Kiehl's has been around since 1851 and remains committed to giving back to the communities in which it does business. As part of…

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A Taste of Huntington Beach

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By Greer Wylder
April 04, 2014

More than 50 restaurants, breweries and wineries will offer sample tastes and sips at the 2014 Taste Of Huntington Beach on Sunday, April 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex. We love the one single ALL-INCLUSIVE price for the event. Ticket prices range from $65 to $85 and all include unlimited tastes. Proceeds from the event will benefit Children’s Library of Huntington Beach. Attendees can bid on silent auction baskets filled with goods and services from local businesses; and listen and dance to entertainment provided by Party Jones. For designated drivers and underage guests, there…

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LA Based Mendocino Farms Opening in Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
April 03, 2014

Los Angeles-based Mendocino Farms, the restaurant specializing in gourmet sandwiches filled with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and artisans, will open its first Orange County location on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa in May.    Mendocino Farms’ menu, created by co-owners Mario Del Pero and Ellen Chen along with the Executive Chef Judy Han, elevates a classic sandwich with seasonal ingredients and finishes them with housemade aiolis, chutneys, pickled veggies, and mustards.   On the menu, signature sandwich favorites will include the Pork Belly Banh Mi, a reinterpretation of the Vietnamese classic made with rich, caramelized Kurobuta Pork Belly,…

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Provenance: Your Local Wine Country Farmhouse and organic garden Eatery

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By Greer Wylder
April 02, 2014

Lucca’s Executive Chef and co-owner Cathy Pavlos, just opened Provenance at Eastbluff Village Center in Newport Beach. It’s her way of honoring local and natural ingredients, many of which come from Provenance’s organic raised-bed garden visible from the patio seating.  “This new concept brings me back to my roots. As a lifelong Orange County resident, I learned the value of providing high-quality produce from my grandfather, who was a commercial farmer in Huntington Beach. I grew up eating and cooking only his farm-raised produce, fresh fish from the docks in San Pedro, fresh fruits from family orchards in Whittier, and…

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Attention Grilled Cheese Lovers

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By Greer Wylder
April 01, 2014

It’s National Grilled Cheese Month in April, and in honor of the occasion, Shuck Oyster Bar at the Mix in Costa Mesa, also known for its delicious rustic-crusted Grilled Cheese will offer four specials to appeal to all grilled cheese enthusiasts! Chef Noah Blom will shift from focusing on incredible seasonal oysters to the following four interpretations of the classic grilled cheese: April 1 – 6, Lobster Grilled Cheese April 7 – 13, Chorizo Grilled Cheese April 14– 20, Not Yo’ Grilled Cheese w. cotija, cheddar, peppers and chives April 21 – 27, Crab Louie-Style Grilled Cheese served open-faced w. crab, cheddar, parmesan and louie sauce…

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