The Dose

Newport Beach Film Fest Kicks Off

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By Greer Wylder
April 23, 2012

The 13th annual Newport Beach Film Festival—a week of pure film bliss—kicks off Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport with the world premiere of “Jewtopia.” Inspired by the international smash hit play and best-selling book, co-written by Bryan Fogel, who will be making his directorial debut. The hilarious comedy about two childhood friends searching for love and cultures clashing features an all-star cast including Ivan Sergei, Joel David Moore, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jon Lovitz, Rita Wilson, and Tom Arnold. Immediately following the film, the opening night gala takes place at Fashion Island. The party features culinary tastings from 35…

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THE SEAFOOD TRUCK STOPS HERE!

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By Greer Wylder
April 20, 2012

The sustainable seafood SlapFish Food Truck has come to a halt, but thankfully for its loyal followers and new fans, the first SlapFish restaurant just opened in Huntington Beach. The fast-moving, casual eatery offers an inventive, chef-driven menu, while maintaing focus on fresh, responsibly sourced, and healthy seafood - a passion of SlapFish owners, Chef Jeff Andrew Gruel and Jethro Naude.  The two, self-described “ocean-a-holics” grew up fishing, surfing and working in the restaurant industry. And now, as a seafood loving chef and a seafood expert, they have opened a modern seafood shack where they can expand on their top gourmet food…

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Musical Mansion in Laguna

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2012

Take a tour of a grand estate in Laguna Beach and you’ll be directly impacting the lives of children by providing free music programs at schools from first grade through high school. The designer showcase home is open from April 24 to May 20 as the Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents the 20th Philharmonic House of Design in Laguna Beach. The extensive 11,000 sq. ft. estate is a collaboration of more than 20 sought after interior designers from LA and OC who transformed this home into a contemporary retreat with a touch of craftsman, featuring an infinity pool and…

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Celebrate Emerging Fashions

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2012

Join Elizabeth Charles, one of the hottest new boutiques to hit Orange County, as it celebrates its opening at Westcliff Plaza in Newport Beach on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. You can sip cocktails, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and take part in a friendly shopping competition with a percentage of sales going to select charities of hosts, Ashley Fischer, Angela Tesselaar, Tiffany Antoci and Wendy Enkema. This marks the third location for Elizabeth Charles who also has chic stores in New York City and San Francisco. Shop from an unparalleled selection of coveted and hard to find designers with expert…

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Find the Perfect Pair

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By Greer Wylder
April 17, 2012

When it comes to coveted denim, LA based Sinclair is high on the list. And there’s no better place in Orange County to find Sinclair’s hottest styles than at Solutions, The Premium Denim Store in Newport Beach. In celebration of Sinclair’s trunk show Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. at Solutions, you can save 15% off all styles, plus receive a gift with purchase through Sunday. Sinclair is a fave denim of celebrities including Eva Longoria, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jessica Alba, but beyond that it’s a chic line that uses old-school tailoring techniques combined with cutting edge experimental fabrications…

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