The Dose

PIE-NOT Why Not?

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By Greer Wylder
June 30, 2013

If you haven’t yet discovered Orange County’s first Aussie style bakery, PIE-NOT in Costa Mesa, it’s time to taste a savory fresh five-inch pie filled with rosemary, roasted garlic and premium ground lamb, onion and back bacon in a short crust pastry shell topped with a golden puff pastry. PIE-NOT is the brainchild of Jai Snowdon, Ryan Lopiccolo and Chef Samantha Boxer, a trio who are working 15 hours a day, seven days a week to keep up with the demand of baking savory artisan pies and pastries for fans. Chopping vegetables, braising meats, curing fillings, making pastries from scratch--it's…

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Traveling in Style

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By Greer Wylder
June 28, 2013

At Sunsations Travel Store at Fashion Island there’s a new Briggs & Riley Travelware shop within a shop where you can find luxury luggage and business cases that will make you the most stylish traveler around. Attend the grand opening of Briggs & Riley today through Sunday and receive a complimentary gift with purchase, and raffle prizes. Briggs & Riley is also a sponsor of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and will be donating a portion of the proceeds to improve lives and type diabetes research. There will also be a ribbon cutting ceremony and cocktail reception Saturday from 5 to…

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Happy Birthday City of Costa Mesa! You’re 60 & Fabulous

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By Greer Wylder
June 27, 2013

In celebration of Costa Mesa’s 60th Anniversary, get ready for a huge 3-day festival kicking off Friday at 5 p.m. through Sunday featuring art, food, and more than 30 artists performing over 3 days and on 3 stages. And get this, admission is free! The festivities will take place on at City Hall and on Fair Drive. Concert tickets for performers including Wanda Jackson, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Berlin, and Chevy Metal are on sale now! One-day passes cost $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. Daily tickets for children 6-12 cost $10 while kids…

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It’s Summer: Time for a GNO at SOCO!

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By Greer Wylder
June 26, 2013

Summer has officially begun, which means it’s time for warm days and haute nights at SOCO and The OC Mix! Mix up your standard evening out and spend it at OC’s coolest destination for shopping, beauty, wine tasting, cooking classes and more! Greer’s OC has done the research for you and created your go-to guide for your next Girls Night Out at SOCO and The OC Mix. As an added bonus, if you come to SOCO this Friday, you can even take part in the Drop Off and Dine program at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity from 5:30 to 8:30…

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Beauty in Spades at the New Sephora

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By Greer Wylder
June 20, 2013

Sephora's second location at South Coast Plaza is opening today at 10 a.m. on Level 2 of the Macy’s Home Store Wing. There are some awesome giveaways for early shoppers. The first 100 shoppers will receive Sephora gift cards (up to $100), make up consultations and deluxe samples from Too Faced, co-founder and creative director Jerrod Blandino will be there too! The store carries more than 13,000 products from more than 200 brands, including Sephora’s own collection of makeup, skincare, tools and accessories. Makeup trendsetters such as Benefit, Hourglass, Josie Maran, Kat Von D, Make Up For Ever and Nars…

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