The Dose

Laguna Beach a la carte

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By Greer Wylder
March 06, 2012

Four days of food heaven are descending upon Laguna Beach when the annual Laguna Beach a la Carte – A Food & Wine Experience returns Thursday through Sunday. The four-day culinary event celebrates world-class cuisine when local restaurants and wineries offer prix-fixe menus, food and wine pairings, chef demonstrations, events and specials. Here’s a highlight of food and wine events planned. At Thursday’s opening night restaurateurs will be holding Winemaker & Chef’s Table Dinners. Participating restaurants include 230 Forest Avenue, The Beach House, Claes Ovation, The Cliff Restaurant, The Deck, Eva’s Caribbean Kitchen, French 75, House of Big Fish &…

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Ready, Set, Go! Marni for H&M

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By Greer Wylder
March 05, 2012

The countdown is on for the much-anticipated Marni for H&M collection to hit select H&M stores on Thursday. In honor of this limited time collaboration South Coast Plaza’s H&M store (on Bristol Street only) will open at 8 a.m. on Thursday. The big Marni for H&M reveal is receiving rave reviews from die-hard Marni fans who say the collection looks like it’s bigger more expensive sister. If you’re one of the lucky ones to shop the day of its release, you can pick up a full range of affordable shoes, bags and charming accessories to make a total Marni look on a…

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Bear Flag’s New Fishin Spot

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2012

This is a great week for food in Orange County! We’re very excited Bear Flag Fish Company has opened a second location in Newport Beach this week. Located at the Crystal Cove Promenade, the seafood restaurant brings a unique spin on the fish market to the beach. Bear Flag Fish Co. has some of the freshest seafood in town and has dishes suited to your mood. Stocked only with the highest quality of what the ocean has to offer, you can enjoy traditional seafood dishes like shrimp cocktail or New England clam chowder, opt for sashimi or rice bowls, sit…

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Celebrate Pure Barre!

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2012

Three years ago Pure Barre Newport Beach introduced Orange County to ballet barre inspired workouts, and now they’re celebrating their third anniversary Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. You can join the celebratory event at the studio that will include juice samples from Ritual Cleanse, award-winning wines from OneHopeWine, tasty desserts from Meringue Bake Shop, plus shopping, free massages and raffle items from Harmony Wellness Center. You can also enter to win opportunities from CosmetiCare Plastic Surgery Center and many more. The studio looks stunning with boutique style touches, hardwood floors, and a spacious workout room with an upgraded sound…

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Mixing It Up at the LAB

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By Greer Wylder
February 29, 2012

The forward thinking group of talented event producers, Sophisticated United Network (the SUNgrp) will be bringing Orange County another must attend indie music event: C.A.M.M. (Cinema+Art+Music+Movement) Outdoor Concert Series with Mini Mansions, HANDS and Voxhaul Broadcast on Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Lab in Costa Mesa. The concert is ideal for alternative and rock music fans looking for an experience not often found in Orange County. Sign up for news on where C.A.M.M. will be holding upcoming concerts in Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach on the first Friday of every month on Facebook. TheSUNgrp and…

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