The Dose

Beer + Wine + Fine Dining!

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By Greer Wylder
September 23, 2011

Foodies and wine and beer enthusiasts, get ready for two weeks of back-to-back events featuring premium beer and wine pairings available for all budgets and tastes at some of OC’s top restaurants. We’re thrilled about the debut of OC Wine Week starting Sunday (through Sunday, Oct. 1), and OC Beer Week running Sunday, Oct. 2 through Saturday, Oct. 8. Think of it as OC Restaurant Week: prix-fixe menus that you savor, but coupled  with fantastic wine and beer pairings or flight options that can’t be beat. The culinary celebration will be replacing fall’s OC Restaurant Week. Some outstanding choices to get excited about include the Silver Trumpet…

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End of Summer Bash

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2011

Say goodbye to summer tonight at an End of Summer Waterfront Bash to benefit Orangewood Children’s Foundation and Octopus Children’s Foundation from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, Celebrity guests include CariDee English "Winner of America's Next Top Model", cast of The Secret of the American Teenager and actor Ben Vereen. The festive evening includes a live DJ, silent auction, raffle prizes including travel and entertainment tickets, casino gaming (blackjack, roulette and craps), hosted gourmet coffee station, hors d'oeuvres and hosted cocktail. Tickets cost $75 for VIP admission that includes an open bar, celebrity meet and greet, and more; or $40 admission which includes hors d’ouevres and…

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Hello Ella

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2011

Now that LA-based Ella Moss opened its first freestanding store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, you can find the full spectrum of its playful feminine collections for all ages– Ella Moss, Ella Girl and Little Ella – under one roof. The boutique fashioned after a girl’s dream closet reveals the bohemian lifestyle inspired fall collection, and a glimpse of holiday selections. Shop from an eclectic mix of casual and dressy pieces meant to be mixed and matched in its signature dress up, dress down look. Seasonal trends include pleating and lace, faux fur and chunky knits as well as…

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Not A Bridget Too Far!

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2011

No Rest for Bridget, a budget minded fashionista’s fave boutique for in-style apparel, just opened its third store in OC. Now Newport Beach has its own No Rest for Bridget at the new Landing Shopping Center, a few doors down for Crow  Burger Kitchen on the Balboa Peninsula. It’s a place for teens or women of all ages to shop for affordable apparel including tops, dresses, denim, sweaters, basics, accessories and more. You can perfectly mix finds with expensive designer apparel or just where pieces on their own. New merchandise arrives weekly and moves quickly. Want the latest in fall…

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No Wimpy Burgers!

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2011

Is it just us or are burgers achieving a cult-like following in Orange County? At no other time in OC history could you find this many specialty burger joints. We’re over the moon with the burgers coming out of OC kitchens, including Haven Gastropub in Orange, Crow Burger Kitchen in Newport Beach, The Counter Burger, TK Burger’s six locations in OC, and of course In-N-Out Burger. We’re still wanting to try Slater’s 50/50 Burger (50% ground beef and 50% ground bacon) in Anaheim Hills and Huntington Beach, plus we’re excited that Los Angeles burger phemon, Umami Burger, is opening its…

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