The Dose

Supper Crown Affair

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2012

Now that Executive Chef Greg Harrison joined Five Crowns in Corona del Mar, he will be unveiling a new “Chef’s Supper” on Fridays at 6:30 or 7 p.m. starting Aug. 17. You can gather up a group of 8 to 10 friends for this one-of-a-kind dining experience paired with wine, beer and cocktails. At the Chef’s Supper, Harrison will use his culinary skills learned in top kitchens such as Morimoto Napa, Michael Mina’s Aqua at the St. Regis Monarch Bay Resort, and at NobHill Tavern and Seablue at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Also, at the Five Crowns is…

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Need Beauty Help?

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By Greer Wylder
August 06, 2012

On special occasions, or just because, leave the blow drying and makeup to the pros, book a service at SAS Shampoo & Style a blow dry and makeup bar on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa. Whether you want the SAS, a signature scalp massage, stimulating shampoo, and a blow dry custom styled to your liking for $35, or camera ready makeup application for $35, you can rely on SAS to make you look your best. The makeup and blow dry bar uses sulfate-free, organic botanical products from ColorProof, and serves organic juices, Champagne cocktails, and delicious coffees. The space is…

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Shiny Happy Prints

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By Greer Wylder
August 03, 2012

Internationally recognized style purveyor Roberta Freymann opened her first Roberta Roller Rabbit store in Orange County at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. And if you love cheerful, whimsical batik prints for the home, bedding and in fashion, this is your place. The entire collection of Roberta Roller Rabbit was inspired by a piece of fabric in India that Roberta found depicting the fable of a magical rabbit. The line features colorful hand block printed kurtas, as well as bold print apparel for men, women and children, and home furnishings and accessories designed by Roberta with artisans in India. We love…

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Dine Out and Vote!

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2012

Here’s your chance to nominate your favorite burger, pizza, cocktail and more in Orange County! The Golden Foodie Awards kicks off its inaugural month long Golden Dine Out, Sunday that invites foodies to vote for their favorite food categories weekly at [url=http://www.goldenfoodieawards.com]http://www.goldenfoodieawards.com[/url]. Voting  categories for  (August 5 to 11) includes Best American Cuisine, Best Beer Menu, Best Cocktail, Best Mexican Food, Best Pizza, and Best Vegetarian Cuisine. At the end of each week, the top three nominees will be announced online to Golden Foodie Award members via email and on the Golden Foodie Awards Facebook page. The entire list of…

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Fit and Fab Vacay

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By Greer Wylder
July 31, 2012

Take time off for yourself at a three-day wellness and fitness retreat starting Friday through Sunday with Body Design’s all inclusive Fitness Vacation at Body Design Newport Beach. The getaway is offered just once a month (Aug. 3-5, Sept. 21-23, and Oct. 5-7), and it features two nights at the Island Hotel, meals and nutrition advice at the hotel’s Palm Terrace, True Food Kitchen at Fashion Island and Zinc Café in Corona del Mar, and juice cleanse from Ritual Cleanse. You’ll also be able to enjoy some of the best spa treatments you’ll ever have at Body Design including a…

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