The Dose

Blackmarket Bakery Opens in Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2013

Orange County just got a lot sweeter. Blackmarket Bakery, an Orange County institution since 2004, known for its homespun bakery items made from real ingredients, such as butter, flour, sugar and eggs (all blackmarket goods during WWII) just opened its second location at the Camp in Costa Mesa. Chef and Owner Rachel Klemek’s incredible cakes, rich pastries, fresh breads and more are baked daily at this retro/artisanal bakery with an exhibition kitchen for a peek at behind the scenes baking. Now you can stop by as early as 6:30 a.m. (except Sunday at 8 a.m.) for irresistible breakfast pastries, like…

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Fast and Fresh Italian Food

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By Greer Wylder
December 27, 2012

Craving fresh Italian food where you can be creative, but short on time? Stop by the new fast-casual Burrissimo in Costa Mesa  celebrating its grand opening Saturday and even giving the first 200 guests a free entrée of choice. At Burrisimo you choose an entrée style: a Burrissimo (an artisan Italian flatbread wrap made from organic flour), a pasta  or salad bowl. Then select a fresh grill item like seasonal fresh vegetables; rosemary,  garlic and lemon chicken, crispy chicken, meatballs, steak or salmon; then  choose a sauce like pomodoro, diavolo, and alfredo, and select from more than 20 fresh toppings…

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Decades of Bond: New Year’s Eve Party at The St. Regis

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By Greer Wylder
December 26, 2012

Come to The St. Regis Monarch Beach this New Year's Eve to celebrate - James Bond style. Spend a swank evening with friends old and new and dance to a live band and DJ. Dine at delicious culinary stations and order something shaken...not stirred at one of several full bars. In addition to signature Bond cocktails, raise your glass in a Champagne toast as the clock strikes midnight. The festivities include: ·                Live Music from Flashback Heart Attack ·                DJ and Dancing ·                Signature Bond Cocktails ·                Culinary stations and light bites ·                Midnight Champagne Toast HAWAII GIVEAWAY: All guests will have a chance to win…

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AnQi Culinary Countdown 2013

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2012

Connoisseurs searching for the most memorable of gourmet evenings for New Year’s Eve look no more. Ring in 2013 at AnQi by Crustacean with an unforgettable prix fixe menu created by Master Chef Helene An in collaboration with Chef de Cuisine Ron Lee. The extravagant six-course dinner is served from 8:30 p.m. on; an earlier seating from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. will allow guests to order from an a la carte menu with AnQi’s signature classic as well as New Year Eve’s specialties. Every course has been carefully planned to be stunning to the eye and a revelation to the…

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Top 10 Holiday Gift Guide

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2012

There are just a few days left to get your shopping done, and with the help of Leslie Christen, our fantastic fashion columnist we’ve compiled a last minute holiday gift guide for all. Stay tuned for more Friday. We’re going to get this done together. And from all of us at Greer’s OC we’re wish you the very best holiday season. Now let’s shop: 1. Rolling Greens. Their terrariums and other living or faux arrangements make great gifts for the plant lover in your life. Stop by their arrangement bar customize your very own with one of their "baristas." Terrariums…

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