The Dose

Blackmarket B-Days

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By Greer Wylder
January 23, 2014

Blackmarket Bakery, an Orange County institution since 2004, known for its homespun bakery items made from real ingredients, such as butter, flour, sugar and eggs (all blackmarket goods during WWII) is celebrating its one-year anniversary at the Camp in Costa Mesa on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with samples, new cookies and tarts, and 15% off all breads and pastries. Chef and Owner Rachel Marie's incredible cakes, rich pastries, fresh breads and more are baked daily at this retro/artisanal bakery with an exhibition kitchen for a peek at behind the scenes baking. You can stop by as early…

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New Year, New Experiences, New You at SOCO!

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By Greer Wylder
January 22, 2014

2014 is already underway, but it’s not too late to make good on your New Year’s resolutions. Come spend a free weekday or weekend at SOCO, one of Orange County's top spots to take a class and try something new. From poaching the perfect egg to painting a portrait of your main squeeze, this Center has it all!  Read on to learn more about what’s coming soon at SOCO and how to join in on the fun. Mark these dates on your calendar and make your resolutions a reality! What's your New Year's Resolution? Is it to be more artistic? Learn…

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OC Restaurant Week: Chef Demos and Tasting

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By Greer Wylder
January 21, 2014

In celebration of Orange County’s highly anticipated culinary event, the 6th annual Orange County Restaurant Week coming up on Sunday, Feb. 21 to Saturday, March 1, Chef Yvon Goetz of The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar will present a live demonstration today at 6 p.m. from the OC Restaurant Week menu at Sub-Zero and Wolf showroom in Costa Mesa. On Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m., Chef Rayne Frey of Tabu Grill will prepare a special dish from the OCRW menu too. Attendees can interact with the Chefs and enjoy wine and appetizers, courtesy of BREAD artisan bakery and Cabot Cheese.…

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“A” Newport Beach Restaurant Week

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By Greer Wylder
January 20, 2014

Now's the time to take advantage of delicious dining during Newport Beach Restaurant Week through Sunday, Jan. 26. Foodies can choose from more than 60 participating restaurants offering three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for just $20, $30 or $40 per person and/or two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for only $10, $15 or $20 per person. Our pick for Newport Beach Restaurant Week is A Restaurant’s special three-course lunch menu for just $20 per person available through Sunday, Jan. 26. The first course is a choice of roasted red pepper and goat cheese soup or chef’s choice charcuterie and cheese plate. The entrée…

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Winter’s Hottest Picks

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2014

We’ve compiled some of our favorite things to do on this hot winter week courtesy of our partner, Travelzoo. Whether you want a spa experience at the Way Po Thai Spa, or an overnight stay at the boutique Custom Hotel in Los Angeles; or an award-winning Italian dinner at Valentino for two in Santa Monica, you can take advantage of some incredible winter specials for a limited time. Each day, you can find offers and experiences in your Daily Dose of OC and on Greer’s OC Deal section. Thai Massage at 55% Off Unwind with a 90-minute massage with two…

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