The Dose

Chefs for Scholarships

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2012

You can help deserving students in need of educational funds by attending the 7th annual Chefs for Scholarships Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Golden West College in Huntington Beach. At the family friendly event more than 30 local restaurants, wineries and breweries will be serving delicious foods and drink samples. There will also be  entertainment and opportunity drawings with a grand prize drawing to win an an iPad (32G), and a $100 Apple gift card. Children can have fun playing games on a mobile video game theater with Xbox and Wii, and with balloon art, face painting, and…

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Styling Event with Leslie Christen

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2012

Our very own Fashion Editor and OC Fashion Stylist Leslie Christen will be hosting an Style Event and trunk show with Paige Denim this Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Xpecting Maternity Boutique in Costa Mesa. Come shop this unique boutique that celebrates pregnancy and fashion so that mothers-to-be do not have to sacrifice style because of an ever-changing size  -  and receive a gift with purchase when you buy ANY Denim and get 25% off all other merchandise bought to pair with your new pieces.  Clients can find trends for all trimesters from a variety of designers.…

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Slow Roast for Good Times

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2012

Once again, Jeff and Christa Duggan, the husband and wife team behind Portola Coffee Lab at OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa, are bringing Orange County a new coffee experience unlike anything we’ve had before: a dedicated slow bar to explore the wonders of coffees. Today, their new Theorem, an intimate barista-driven 6-seat bar, next to Portola Coffee Lab opens from 1 to 7 p.m. through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Take a seat (after you’ve made a reservation) in the dimly lit Theorem bar and you’ll be treated to about 30 to…

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Hit the Deck

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2012

Please join us for tasty food, fresh fruit muddled cocktails and a breathtaking view at The Deck on Laguna Beach Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. to help send two Kenyans through college. My best friend Mona Shah-Anderson of Moxxe PR and I will guest bartend at the only open beachside eatery suspended over the sand in Laguna Beach for Educating Jack & Milly. The Deck will donate 10% of sales to their education. So please sip on Mona's Laguna Mojito, Greer's Guavo Mango Margarita, or a Blueberry Lemondrop with fresh blueberries, Stoli Blueberi vodka and lemon. You’ll also want to…

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Taste of Newport 2012

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By Greer Wylder
September 14, 2012

Newport's premiere food and entertainment festival, the Taste of Newport, celebrates 24 years at Fashion Island today through Sunday. The 3-day party is expected to bring more than 50,000 people who come to sample culinary delights from more than 35 local restaurants, to taste wines, cocktails and handcrafted beers, and to hear live bands perform throughout the event. This year's main acts include Andy Grammer tonight, Blondie and Devo on Saturday, and Roger Hodson, from Supertramp on Sunday.Sample cuisines range from casual to fine dining choices. A partial list include’s Catalina’s Avalon Grille,  Casey’s Cupcakes, Clay Oven Indian Cuisine, Fit…

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