The Dose

Great Design is Within Reach

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By Greer Wylder
December 12, 2012

Orange County has been without a Design Within Reach for several years now, so we were excited to hear that the purveyor of modern design home furnishings and accessories is back.  A DWR Studio just opened at the South Coast Collection  in Costa Mesa, and at 20,000 sq. ft. it’s reported to be one of the biggest in the country. The idea behind DWR is too offer iconic modern design furnishings that are easily accessible, as in, in stock. And to make the DWR experience even more approachable, DWR invites you to sit, touch and stay for a while. DWR’s…

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Tasting Tijuana

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2012

We would never want to encourage you to do anything dangerous, and that’s why we say traveling to Tijuana and Baja is as safe as going to Los Angeles or say, Laguna Beach. If you’re scared, don’t believe the hype. We’ve been to Tijuana at least a dozen times in the last few years, and never come close to a problem, except for the interminable lines crossing the border into San Diego. On a bad day, you can plan on sitting in your car and moving just a few feet for up 3 hours or more; on a good day,…

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Glow for the Holidays

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2012

With the stress and hectic days of the holidays you may want to get pampered. Glow Skin Care in Eastside Costa Mesa is one of our favorite places to go for relaxing facials. Owner and esthetician Ginger Leibfreid is offering December specials for party perfect skin. The Epicurabrasion Facial treatment $125 (regular price $155) is a 90 min. treatment akin to a non-surgical face lift. It’s perfect for party ready skin. It’s a combination of microdermabrasion and Epicuren's famous hot peel. This treatment is designed to improve clarity, elasticity, tone and tighten, shrink pores and reduce the look of fine…

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Pitfire Pizza Brings the Heat

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2012

We predict that Costa Mesa will be won over by Pitfire Artisan Pizza, the Los Angeles-based restaurant that just opened in the former Marie Callender’s on E. 17th Street. It’s a perfect hangout for families, a great date night, and anyone wanting a casual and relaxed dining experience. And get this, pizzas (one size fits all) cost about 10 bucks. And what other restaurant in Costa Mesa has a hidden speakeasy bar, and private area with its own kitchen for classes and parties? Owner Paul Hibler and his team created a cool vibe that pays homage to Orange County’s surf…

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Holiday Cheer, Margaritas, and Tacos!

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By Greer Wylder
December 06, 2012

The Shops at The Cove in Newport Beach invite you to stop by for some holiday cheer tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy shopping from an eclectic array of boutiques, live music from the Wheeland Bros., sip on mistletoe margaritas from Rastarita, the only mobile margarita bar in the world, sample tasty tacos from Rasta Taco, and take advantage of complimentary polish changes from the Nail Lounge. The Shops at The Cove is a gathering of indie boutiques such as Posey Couture, MerMade Designs, blend, little stylings, Hula Moon, Studio Fringe, Clarity RX, Little Relics, Le Makeup Bar, and…

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