The Dose

SoCo is SoCal’s Hottest New Culinary Destination

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By Greer Wylder
March 12, 2013

We know you've heard of (and love) Portola Coffee Lab and their latest venture, Seventh Tea Bar. But did you know that SoCo and The OC Mix are now a bona fide foodie destination with six new eateries - ranging from an oyster bar to a waffle and beer haus to American scratch cooking to pressed juices? And there are more culinary delights on the way! SoCo and The OC Mix also are the ultimate destinations for the home cook, with an award-winning Farmer's Market on Saturdays, as well as Surfas Culinary District and Fixtures Living, which offer cookware, supplies,…

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Lighting the Way for JDRF

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By Greer Wylder
March 10, 2013

Please join me at the premiere gala of Orange County, the JDRF OC's annual Dream Gala – “Lighting the Way to a Cure”  on Saturday, March 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. The black tie event is personal for me since one of my four sons was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 7 years ago, and I want the burden of this terrible disease to disappear for my son and for everyone affected as soon as possible. I believe that JDRF is on the right track to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes. Since its inception…

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Slide in to Spring: Burger Bash

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2013

Come out and support the Boys & Girls Club of the Harbor Area in Costa Mesa for a fun night of food and philanthropy at the “Slide into Spring” burger bash tasting event on Saturday, March 9 at 6 p.m. As a guest you can sample unlimited tastes and hosted bar from 6 to 7 p.m.  I’ll be judging the Burger Bash competition, along with friends and food lovers, Anne Marie Panoringan of OC Weekly, and Rudy Chaney of Food Beast. Sample signature dishes from the local chefs of Beach Pit BBQ, Blackmarket Bakery, Bluewater Grill, Newport Rib Company, Pitfire…

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Renting Never Looked So Good

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2013

We feel like moving after just seeing the new resort-like Los Olivos Apartment Village in Irvine. The Irvine Company went all out on the apartment community that was once the Wild Rivers Waterpark. At its grand opening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. you’ll be tempted to become a resident at Los Olivos, too. You’d swear you were on vacation when you visit its stunning saltwater pools, luxurious clubhouses, and tranquil setting with eight parks, a great lawn, tennis and basketball courts and state-of-the art fitness centers. One lucky winner at the event will win six months free rent…

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Spring Fashions Solutions

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By Greer Wylder
February 28, 2013

When it comes to shopping for coveted jeans it’s hard to beat the denim bar, Solutions The Premium Denim Store in Newport Beach. Owner, Susan Cianciulli Bailey scours the universe to find the latest denim, from trend-setting Siwy Denim to LA based and celebrity favorites Sinclair. Solutions will have the denim that will quickly become your favorites in ultra flattering styles. And now’s the time to find great deals at Solutions; its Spring tent sale starts today through Saturday. You can save up to 75% off on great denim for men and women, as well as dresses, tops, shoes, and…

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