The Dose

Hear the Sound of Yum!

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2011

Looking for a youthful and vibrant nightlife experience in Huntington Beach? Shorebreak Hotel is spicing up Orange County’s evenings with a “Culinary Sound” series Wednesday from 6:30 to 11 p.m. (and continues every other Wednesday) at Zimzala Restaurant & Bar. Pairing the synergy between food and music, Culinary Sound mixes the best in cuisine, music and shopping. The after-dark series will feature DJ Wally Callerio’s playlists, specialized menus from Executive Chef Roy Hendrickson and Uth, a pop-up shop of boutique items. Culinary Sound starts with hosted wine tastings from 6:30  to 7:15 p.m. with an option of a sit-down dinner…

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Pop Goes the SwimSpot!

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By Greer Wylder
April 15, 2011

Finally, we have weather that can get us thinking about bikinis for the spring/summer season. The new SwimSpot Pop Up Shop at Irvine Spectrum will get you covered up in style on the beach, or pool. The temp store, open through the end of August, has a modern, minimalist feel with plasma TV’s and iPads featuring SwimSpot’s Bikini Builder that allows you to customize your favorite looks online first, before hitting the dressing rooms. And to make shopping easier for you, the store is divided into three sections: young contemporary styles from Guess, Hurley and Reef; luxury, with upscale designs…

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Organic Gardening for Earth Day!

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By Greer Wylder
April 14, 2011

We can't think of a better way to celebrate Earth Day Saturday then by planting your own organic garden. The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano is making it easy to enhance or start an organic vegetable garden. The team has selected the best organic heirloom vegetable and flower varieties that will thrive in SoCal gardens and containers for Saturday’s annual organic seedling sale. The Gardens for Life students and volunteers propagated each seedling in its geodesic dome greenhouse. Choose from organic heirloom vegetable such as arugula, Debarao tomatoes, Padron peppers, Galactic lettuce, De Milpa tomatillo, Magda zucchini and more.…

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Sundance Without The Snow

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By Greer Wylder
April 13, 2011

The highly anticipated 12th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will be returning April 28 to May 5 with eight days of films from all over the globe. Don’t miss the opening night screening and world premier of “East Fifth Bliss” on Thursday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport. Michael C. Hall, Peter Fonda and writer/director Michael Knowles, along with other film members will be at the red carpet arrival and post film Q&A. Following the screening, the festival will host an opening night gala at Fashion Island with more than 25 premiere restaurants, a spectacular fashion show…

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Be Happy Daily!

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By Greer Wylder
April 12, 2011

Zimzala Restaurant & Bar at Shorebreak Hotel, one of our favorite hip and casual spots in Huntington Beach, is debuting daily themed happy hours from 3 to 7 p.m. through summer. Look forward to Mojito Mondays, Tequila Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday,  Fusion Friday, Sparkling Saturday, and Saving Sunday. And if you can’t make it in early, go to the reverse happy hour Friday and Saturday nights with food and drink specials  served from 10 to 11 p.m. Zimzala specializes in traditional American favorites--it’s too difficult to name our top choices—but know that Chef Roy Hendrickson will take good care…

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