The Dose

What’s up Doc?

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By Greer Wylder
January 27, 2012

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is celebrating its new fabulous space on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at SOCO in Costa Mesa, and you’re invited! Chuck Jones Center for Creativity has teamed up with one of the best local caterers, 24 Carrots Catering & Events to launch a “Carrot Patch” for events, creative programs, as well as Chuck Jones exhibitions with many more artists, and rotating exhibitions. The new location has more than 8,000 square feet and will be destination for visitors from all over the world to see what is happening in the creative world in Orange County.…

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OC Weekend: Any Cheese You Please

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By Greer Wylder
January 26, 2012

The cheesemongers behind The Cellar in San Clemente, an award winning wine bar and cheese shop, will be bringing fine gourmet cheeses and more to the oc mart MiX in Costa Mesa. On Saturday, The Cheese Shop, a sister shop to The Cellar, will offer an array of hand-select domestic farmhouse cheeses as well as European and international varieties, charcuterie, gourmet accoutrements and freshly made grab-and-go sandwiches. The shop is a perfect marriage for the gourmet foods, coffee and wine already offered at the oc mart MiX. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday;…

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Four-course Curriculum!

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By Greer Wylder
January 25, 2012

Future culinary stars can now enroll in one of the only premier high school-level culinary arts programs in SoCal at Orange County High School of the Arts in Santa Ana. For the first time, OCHSA, a nationally recognized arts school, will be adding a new Culinary Arts and Hospitality Conservatory program for ninth through twelfth grade students. Applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 school year. Through the program, students who have a passion for food, creativity and excellence will receive guidance to embrace, nurture and foster their chosen niche. They’ll learn cooking fundamentals in both classic and modern kitchen…

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Rock Your Socks

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By Greer Wylder
January 24, 2012

Quite possibly the greatest sock company in the world for surf, skate and snow enthusiasts is based right here in Orange County. San Clemente born Stance serves all of your sock needs, from snow, casual, performance, reserve (its premium line), our favorite artist designed collection, and cool kid’s collections too. Stance socks are cruelty free, and extra soft for optimal comfort, and just try finding more creative designs on socks. Express your individuality by mixing and matching, Stance sells some packs of 3 as a pair, so that you can wear any two. And you can also order limited edition…

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Emerging Fashions in OC

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By Greer Wylder
January 23, 2012

Fashion expert, Elizabeth Charles just opened her third eponymous boutique in the former chic A’Maree’s store at Westcliff Court in Newport Beach. She already enjoys a loyal following of fashionistas who appreciate her sophisticated and elegant merchandise found at her flagship New York and San Francisco stores. (Her celebrity clients include Michelle Pfeiffer, Kate Hudson, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lopez, Rashida Jones, Edie Falco, Helena Christensen and Gretchen Mol.) Charles is bringing hard-to-find elegant and stylish apparel and accessories to Orange County from up and coming designers that she loves. “It’s not that I don’t appreciate a big name designer like…

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