The Dose

Endless Summer Social

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By Greer Wylder
September 27, 2012

Make a difference tonight by joining Mesa Lounge in Costa Mesa for a Someone Cares Endless Summer Social to benefit the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen and Tutoring Program. Make sure to arrive early as tray passed appetizers and Champagne will be served at one of the best small plates and craft bar restaurants in Orange County for the first hour from 6 to 7 p.m. Into the evening catch some surprise movies playing on the big screen with great DJ's spinning tunes. Suggested donation is $20 for men, $10 for women. Mesa Lounge is at 725 Baker St. in Costa…

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Bon Rocq!

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2012

At a quaint café in Lake Forest you can enjoy a taste of Paris, and legions of connoisseurs claim Rocq Cafe bakes the best macarons outside of France thanks to the culinary talents of chef/owner Eddy Rocq. With a background working in some of the finest restaurants in France, as well as in Beverly Hills, including France le Relais Saint Michel,  Les Fermes de Marie, Meridien Place de la Concorde, and Hotel L’Ermitage in Beverly Hills, Rocq now runs Rocq Café serving homemade dishes at lunch and brunch. Take a visit to the café and order delicious quiche, goat cheese…

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We Have Solutions

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By Greer Wylder
September 25, 2012

When it comes to shopping for coveted jeans it’s hard to beat the denim bar, Solutions The Premium Denim Store in Newport Beach. Owner, Susan Cianciulli Bailey scours the universe to find the latest denim, from trend-setting Siwy Denim to LA based and celebrity favorites Sinclair. Solutions will have the denim that will quickly become your favorites in ultra flattering styles. And now’s the time to find great deals at Solutions; it’s annual tent sale is starting Thursday through Saturday. You can save up to 75% off on great denim for men and women, as well as dresses, tops, shoes, and…

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The Air You Drink

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By Greer Wylder
September 24, 2012

Ever since Air debuted in grocery stores, organic markets, beverage emporiums and convenience stores throughout Orange County, it’s upping the ante on carbonated water by making it more exciting. Air, is the first sparkling water infused with alcohol for adults that comes in natural fruit flavors like berry and citrus. It’s low calorie--just 95 calories--and with only 4% alcohol it’s a perfect beverage option for a healthier lifestyle. Think a light club soda drink with an alcohol content similar to light beer. A 4-pack of Air’s 12 ounce slim cans costs $6.99, or two 16 ounce cans cost $3. It…

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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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