The Dose

Getaway to Laguna’s 14 West Boutique Hotel

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2013

Quite possibly our favorite hidden respite in Orange County is 14 WEST boutique hotel in Laguna Beach. Its 14 contemporary studios are just steps from the beach and each one is chic and comfortable. The property was designed as a mini getaway where Laguna’s best restaurants and activities are within walking distance, or as an ideal place to book a few weeks vacation. Each studio has it’s own kitchenette, outdoor BBQ, luxury linens, seating areas, spa, some have private balconies and can host up to four guests. You can view each room online here. Make your spring vacation plans now…

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Celebrate Mom this Wednesday at The OC Mix!

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2013

Come celebrate Mother's Day early at SoCo and The OC Mix this Wednesday, May 1 from 6-9pm. Treat yourself and the other moms in your life to this fun, free event that will kick off with a champagne toast and will feature live jazz music, light bites, drinks, and discounts at many OC Mix stores. Read on for more details about this celebration of moms at SoCal's favorite destination for culinary, home, design, fashion, and shopping inspiration - The OC Mix! The OC Mix is celebrating Moms this Wednesday, May 1 from 6 to 9 p.m., with a mid-week GNO…

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Foodies & Fashionistas

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2013

Food and fashion collide into one fantastic experience when Foodies and Fashionistas debuts at The District at Tustin Legacy on Saturday, May 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. This pre-Golden Foodies Awards event, presented and produced by The District, will offer an exclusive preview of District eateries and fashion on and around the District Stage and runway. Guests can sip on cocktails by Little Black Dress Vodka; and sample tastes from The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant, Luna Rossa Ristorante,  Sharky's Mexican Woodfired Grill, RA Sushi, Bowlmor Lanes, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Red Robin…

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2013 Opening Night Newport Beach Film Fest

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2013

Greer Wylder steps onto the red carpet to get an inside look on Greer's OC TV at the opening night of the 2013 Newport Beach Film Festival at Edwards', Big Newport theater and the premiere of, "Broadway Idiot", featuring the members of Green Day.  The Newport Beach Film Festival runs through May 2, and boasts more than 300 films from 50 countries, nightly special events, Q & A’s with filmmakers, international spotlight events and seminars. Passes and tickets for film screenings, galas and special events are on sale at NewportBeachFilmFest.com.  

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The Garden As Art

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2013

All of spring’s blooming glory will be on display today through Sunday at the 24th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show at South Coast Plaza. All three levels of South Coast Plaza’s Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing will feature display gardens created by renowned landscape architects, designers and university horticulture students. “The Garden as Art” theme relate to an artist, period of art, or one renowned piece. Make a visit to the four-day free show and also shop from more than 85 specialty garden lifestyle vendors offering everything from exotic plants to the latest garden accessories. A Speaker Series…

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