The Dose

Hip Without the Rip Eyewear in NB

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By Greer Wylder
May 24, 2013

Looking for high fashion eyewear? Check out the new SEE (Selective Eyewear Elements) eyewear boutique that just opened at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Its niche is handpicked eyewear made exclusively for the company by top artisans in the world. You could be pleasantly surprised that now you can pick up fashion forward styles at 1/3 to 1⁄2 of what you'd normally pay for high quality, high fashion prescription and non-prescription glasses. At SEE you're encouraged to try on eyewear, instead of waiting for salespeople to open and unlock cases. The boutique openly showcases its extensive selection of unique, one…

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The Sweetest Open House

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By Greer Wylder
May 23, 2013

Share in the excitement at Blackmarket Bakery’s open house Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Camp in Costa Mesa. It’s time to stop by for Chef Rachel Marie’s delicious samples of breads, cakes and sweets. Taste the incredible fruit and nut, and Kalamata sourdough breads; choc stout marshmallows, pecan pralines; and strawberry shortcake. Receive 10% off all baked goods and free shirt giveaways for randomly selected customers. The OC Roller Girls will be rolling in too.  Blackmarket proudly serves Kean Coffee and they just debuted a new Chocolate display area. Also, don’t miss Blackmarket’s Happy Hour from…

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SoCo is OC’s One-Stop Shop for Memorial Day Barbecues!

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By Greer Wylder
May 21, 2013

The three-day Memorial Day holiday weekend is almost here - which means sun, fun, and of course, at-home barbecues with friends and family. OC’s finest chefs at SoCo and purveyors of all things handcrafted at The OC Mix, shared with us the perfect grilling tips and one-of-kind products that will make your Memorial Day BBQ really sizzle! Read on to learn about smoking your own meat, creating organic sauces from scratch, and purchasing only the finest USDA-grade meats - all at SoCo! SoCo, OC's growing culinary destination, is a one-stop shop for all things BBQ this Memorial Day weekend. Come…

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Grown-Up Style HopScotch

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By Greer Wylder
May 21, 2013

HopScotch, a watering hole specializing in craft beer, small batch whiskey and chef driven food in Fullerton’s original Pacific Electric Railway Station just launched a new “Social Hour” menu. Now you can stop by the tavern housed in a California landmark from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and enjoy $2 off all draft craft beers from a rotating collection of 23 taps, $4 well cocktails, and $2 off their choice of seasonal crafted cocktails. Also, select appetizers are available at special prices, including sweet potato fritters, hop salads, brisket tacos, and spicy cheese and chips for $4, and…

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Micro But Mighty Bar

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By Greer Wylder
May 20, 2013

Orange County’s newest martini and small plates eatery Microbar, just opened at Mercantile West shopping center in Ladera Ranch. Microbar, from the same owner of the popular Pizza e Vino in Rancho Santa Margarita, offers seasonal small plates with influences from Spain and Italy and all seafood is wild, and beef is grass fed and hormone free. Microbar's Chef Brad Robison’s specialties include proscuitto wrapped dates, burrata with roasted tomatoes with balsamic reduction, olive oil and basil; shrimp wontons; bone marrow with crostini, maldon salt and roasted garlic; and pan-fried oysters with Asian greens and Cajun remoulade. Heartier plates includes…

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