The Dose

Exotic Eats in OC

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By Greer Wylder
July 09, 2012

Discover Irvine’s Heritage Square shopping center and you will find a mecca of international bakeries, restaurants and specialty shops for Middle Eastern foods and Asian delicacies without ever leaving the comforts of Orange County. Whether you want to experience family style Persian dining at the Caspian Restaurant, or buy award-winning Persian pastries at Assal Pastry, find prime meats for shabu shabu and Korean BBQ at Han’s Market, or simply shop at Daiso, a Japanese version of a 99 Cents Only store, with feel good hot pink walls and most items costing $1.50, you can make an afternoon of it.A few…

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Annual Food Awards in OC

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By Greer Wylder
July 06, 2012

Love food, celebrated chefs and dining out in Orange County? The Golden Foodie Awards season is right up your alley and it’s officially underway. The prestigious Golden Foodie Awards are being held at the Fairmont Newport Beach on Sunday, Sept. 30. This red carpet event will be akin to the Golden Globes for food. (Even the GFA statues will be made by the same people who make the Golden Globes statues.) Leading up to the Awards night gala, special foodie events at restaurants and venues will be celebrated throughout the county. There are nearly 30 categories of awards that recognize…

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Getting Artsy in Laguna

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By Greer Wylder
July 05, 2012

The Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach focuses on watercolor and early California art this week as Art Talks: A Lecture Series continues on Tuesday July 10 from noon to 1 p.m. Exhibitor Kirsten Whalen leads an exploration of watercolors as a medium along with exhibitors David Milton, Roger Folk and Geri Medway offering a multitude of perspectives. On Thursday, July 12 from noon to 1 p.m. Mark Hilbert, shares his extraordinary collection of early California art of people, places and memories through the eyes of artists. A varied selection of his collection can be viewed in two art books,…

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One Stop Beauty Shop

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By Greer Wylder
July 02, 2012

We can’t think of a local beauty store that carries as many premium quality products as Bella Faccia Beauty Boutique in Costa Mesa. From medical grade Obagi skin care, to Italian based Davines, a high-end hair and skin care line made from organic and essential oils in packaging made from renewable energy sources. Bella Faccia is really one-stop shopping for European, mineral, and other lux products that you’ve always wanted to try. They also carry Darphin, Epicuren, True, Priori, Glo Skin Care, Bliss, Decleor, Eminence Organic Skincare,  Dermalogica and much more.  Inside the store, you’ll also find the L Spa…

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Kadar on Our Radar

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By Greer Wylder
June 29, 2012

We’re about as loyal to M·A·C Cosmetics as can be. We always get excited to run out and try M·A·C’s limited time collections like its recently released Casual Colour and Beth Ditto collections, but now we’ve discovered Orange County based Manna Cosmetics that’s all about simplifying beauty, and we’re making room in our M·A·C makeup bag for these must-have products. Founder, Manna Kadar has more than 15 years experience in the beauty industry and she’s spent years perfecting her debut line of signature products to streamline and improve your makeup routine. Her Manna Beauty Simplified line provides flawless looks that…

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