The Dose

Top 5 Escapes Courtesy of Travelzoo

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By Greer Wylder
January 31, 2014

Make plans and save on escapes courtesy of our partner Travelzoo. Whether you want to stay overnight in Catalina at the Hotel Metropole just steps away from the beach; or check in the Riviera Palm Springs  for a weekend in the desert; or spend two days visiting LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE Aquarium, 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 Deals section. To view all of the best Travelzoo deals, visit here. Catalina Island Getaway Save 45%…

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The Lash Guru of OC

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By Greer Wylder
January 30, 2014

For seamlessly natural lashes, check out LashSpot in Costa Mesa's chic eyelash extensions that can look like over the top glamour to understated classic, and every level of beauty in between. The trained technicians use a technique hailed by Elle UK, Time Out NY, and Daily Candy. They offer various lash styles to create custom looks for each customer’s specific needs. LashSpot lashes are made from premium silk and mink to form full and lengthy eyelashes. For Valentine's Day, LashSpot is offering a Valentine’s Special, perfect for personal use or as a gift to friends, family members, and loved ones.…

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A Taste of the Mediterranean

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By Greer Wylder
January 29, 2014

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Denver-based fast casual restaurant featuring fresh and healthy Mediterranean cuisine, with two locations in Orange County, in Irvine and Aliso Viejo, is celebrating the company’s sixth birthday now through Friday by offering guests a free entrée (of equal or lesser value), when purchasing an entrée. Just print or show this coupon on your smart phone for the offer. Garbanzo offers made-from-scratch, authentic Mediterranean menu items with an emphasis on flavor, freshness and quality, as well as a healthy trans-fat free menu. Guests can customize every meal with items such as pita, laffa, falafel, shwarma, hummus, seasoned…

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London’s Street Market in CDM

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By Greer Wylder
January 28, 2014

The newest boutique to open in Corona del Mar, West Of Camden, is a collection of things its owners and husband and wife, Lindsey and Adrien Lamoureux make and things they love.  Lindsey went to school in London and is bringing the concept of the Camden Market in London, where you can find a wide array of items in different booths as their store’s inspiration.  West of Camden carries apparel, handbags, jewelry, accessories, as well as men’s hats, beanies, socks, and tees. They also carry Cruciani bracelets and handbags from Italy, a huge deal but not yet a full craze on…

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OC Craft Tea House Makes Us Hungry

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By Greer Wylder
January 26, 2014

Orange County’s premiere craft tea house, Seventh Tea Bar at OC Mix in Costa Mesa just debuted a culinary menu with a selection of tea sandwiches on artisan breads and delicious house-made pastries such as tarts, macarons, truffles, fresh-baked cookies and more created by Executive Chef Davina Gongora. Seventh also offers various traditional tea services for one, or a group of people, including children’s tea parties. On the tea sandwich menu a few of our new favorites offerings include the Blue Bird with smoked turkey, cranberry-orange chutney, fourme d’ambert, and arugula on a squaw roll; a CK’s Salty Sweet with apricot preserve, pistachio pesto, and…

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