The Dose

Dizzy for Neapolitan Pizza

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By Greer Wylder
August 20, 2013

If you haven’t yet discovered the first West Coast Spin! Neapolitan Pizza that opened earlier this summer in Orange, at the Stadium Promenade, near Honda Center and Angels Stadium, you need to go taste their hand-spun, stone-fired, traditional thin-and-bubbly crust, rustic whole wheat crust, and gluten-free pizzas. Each day, SPIN! roasts mushrooms, caramelized onions, artichokes, and even capers, pecans, pineapples, pine nuts, and pancetta its stone hearth ovens. You can choose between traditional Pizza Rossa (red pizzas with crushed Roma tomato sauce) and Pizza Bianca (white pizzas with roasted olive oil glaze), and a variety of hand-grated cheeses. There are also…

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Nuthin’ But A G Burger

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By Greer Wylder
August 18, 2013

It’s the golden age of burgers and the choices in burger joints are seemingly endless. Local burger lovers can now get over to the new G Burger at The Market Place in Irvine to taste the hailed G Burger originally only in La Habra, and coming soon to Fountain Valley. The OC Register ranked it one of the top ten best burgers, but look it's up to you to decide.  We’re fans of their G Fire burger 100% fresh Angus beef, pepper jack cheese, red & green chiles, roasted red bell peppers, tomato, grilled red onion, and their house spicy…

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We’re Turning Japanese

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By Greer Wylder
August 15, 2013

Our latest mission is to try new restaurants off the beaten path to us. We feel like we’ve been in a food rut, and it’s time to venture out to delicious eateries that we’ve been meaning to get to. Each week, we’ll be reporting where we went and what we think you should try. Japanese food is one of our favorite cuisines, and that normally means we’re going out for sushi. But at Kappo Honda in Fountain Valley you can experience a traditional izakaya, which translates to something like a pub with bar food, or small plates. There’s a lot to…

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The Hot List by The OC Mix

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By Greer Wylder
August 14, 2013

Here at Greer’s OC, we scour Orange County for the best boutiques and one-of-a-kind finds. Luckily, some of the top retailers we love are all under one roof at The OC Mix at SOCO in Costa Mesa.  We love to shop local, so here's our list of the hottest, must-have goods from these fabulous, owner-operated shops.    The OC Mix at SOCO is a carefully curated collection of artisan, owner-operated culinary, fashion, and lifestyle purveyors inspired by the San Francisco Ferry Building and L.A.’s best shopping streets- located in our own backyard!  At The OC Mix, you'll find some of…

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Premium Denim, One Flat Price

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2013

Our favorite denim bar, Solutions The Premium Denim Store in Newport Beach is planning a tent sale like no other. For the first time all SALE DENIM will be one flat price of $70 from Thursday through Saturday. Solutions carries ultra flattering styles for curvy, petite, athletic, tall, and skinny women of all ages. And their fit specialist will help you find the perfect pair for any need you have. Shop for great denim for men and women, as well as dresses, tops, sweaters, and beautiful scarves, jewelry and belts. Solutions carries favorite denim brands such as Hudson, AG jeans,…

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