The Dose

OC Weekend: A Winter Day Escape

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By Greer Wylder
December 22, 2011

Retreat to five-star Spa Gaucin at The St. Regis Monarch Beach for just $175 per person for a winter escape to nurture your body and soul! The Winter Day Escape includes a 60-minute Mediterranean Massage or 60-minute Pristine Waters Facial, lunch from the Spa Gaucin Café with a glass of wine, and complete day use of the Spa Gaucin fitness center, classes and facilities. To reserve call 949.234.3367. We're also excited that The Salon at Spa Gaucin will be opening soon! Preview the new hair and nail treatment menu here.  

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Kris Kringle, Eat and Mingle!

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By Greer Wylder
December 21, 2011

Now that Christmas Eve has become a popular dining out night, it’s easy to find great restaurants open for dinner—but not so much on Christmas day or evening. We found four restaurants that are open, with different price points, including Royal Khyber, which is one of our favorites. El Torito Grill is offering an all you can eat Christmas brunch buffet at its three Orange County restaurants from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that includes a carving station of roasted beef, ham and leg of lamb. Also, choose from homemade soups, signature chile rellenos, chicken mole, omelettes made to order…

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Solutions for Holidays Shopping!

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2011

Considering that most of our favorite fashions we wear day in and day out come from Solutions in Newport Beach, it’s a no brainer that we suggest Solutions as a great resource for holiday shopping. Not only does it stock an incredible selection of denim, and chic tops, blouses and dresses, but it’s also great for men’s fashion needs.  Solutions can style the man on your list like you’ve never seen him. (Pictured above.) Also, stop by for great stocking stuffers, like jewelry, Hanky Panky panties and accessories.  Solutions is also offering you a special gift when you make a…

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Over the Top New Year’s Eve at AnQi!

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By Greer Wylder
December 19, 2011

Looking for a New Year's Eve unlike any other? AnQi by Crustacean is ringing in 2012 with a breath-taking, avant-garde celebration, unlike anything else in Orange County. Starting at 9 p.m. graceful aerialists by Q du Soleil will be pouring Champagne; geishas will be hosting an ultramodern food bazaar with an edible food wall and an interactive molecular station. There will even be a noodle and dumpling rickshaw; a library of sushi; liquid nitrogen ice cream exhibit; and a decadent dessert art and a breakfast bar. Top the evening off with Berlin, performing live, along with world renowned DJ Angeline,…

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Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs Ice Cream!

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By Greer Wylder
December 16, 2011

Need reasons to wake up early? Zimzala, a laid-back bar and eatery at Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, just debuted a grab-and-go breakfast/coffee shop called "Zim a Go Go" open from 6 to 11 a.m. jZim a Go Go is perfect for when you’re craving a quick breakfast and hot drink but you don’t have time to commit to a sit-down meal. Or dine at Zimzala restaurant, where you can go for the Chef Roy’s homemade ice cream in breakfast-inspired flavors like Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, peanut butter and jelly, cinnamon toast, and salted caramel granola. You can also enjoy items like breakfast burritos; chicken n’ waffle…

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