The Dose

We’re Cuckoo for Cocoa Lounge!

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By Greer Wylder
February 04, 2011

Calling all chocolate connoisseurs! Back by popular demand is the Cocoa Lounge, a chocolate dessert haven at the Palm Terrace at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. Debuting today and offering chocolate decadence every Tuesday through Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. until Feb. 26.   Executive Pastry Chef Michael Owens will tempt you with delicious artistic creations that include banana chocolate mousse cake, white chocolate strawberry shortcake, triple chocolate cupcakes, double chocolate fudge s’mores, Manjari obsession in chocolate cups, plus lollipops, peanut caramels, port chocolates and coconut almond bars, and much more – served among displays of chocolate statues…

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Redefine Super Bowl Sunday!

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By Greer Wylder
February 02, 2011

If redefining Super Bowl Sunday without football speaks to you, then head over to Rustica at Fashion Island, where Executive Chef Renieri Caceres is creating a three-course tasting menu Sunday with complimentary mimosa with fresh-squeezed orange juice or housemade bloody mary for $23 per guest (prices exclude tax and gratuity). The Fashion Island bistro will offer the special from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (giving you the option to come early and still enjoy the game). In addition, the restaurant is presenting Champagne and wine specials by the glass priced at $6 to $10. As with all items at Rustica…

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Send Your Love!

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By Greer Wylder
February 01, 2011

Now you can send your favorite college student a hip, unique and much-appreciated care package through Orange County-based Parcels. The start-up company specializes in personalized college kits for holidays, special occasions or just because. Parcels founder Monica Cottam, mother of four (three currently in college), says that when her kids started school she received a lot of advertising from companies offering care packages, but the boxes were filled with junk. So she searched for a better alternative and couldn’t find one. That’s when she decided to launch Parcels. “It wasn’t that hard to come up with care packages that were…

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Rock’N Fish and Happy Hour!

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By Greer Wylder
January 31, 2011

Not that you need more reasons to experience Rock’N Fish Laguna Beach, a premier seafood and steakhouse restaurant that just opened mid-December, but today it’s debuting happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; and a late-happy hour from 10 p.m. to close Sunday to Thursday. All appetizers will be $5 off, and drink specials too (hello, Navy Grog). You have to try our favorite appetizer, the signature oak grilled fresh artichoke, served with roasted garlic aioli —it’s that good, promise. Rock’N Fish offers spectacular ocean views thanks to its incredible location on the second floor, above Tommy…

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Lock Into Your Heart!

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By Greer Wylder
January 28, 2011

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Tiffany & Co. at South Coast Plaza will exclusively preview the latest Tiffany Locks Collection. And you can make a personal appointment, or just drop by at your convenience to be among the first to see the collection Tuesday through Thursday of next week. No doubt it will be a Valentine’s gift must-have. Tiffany Locks feature detailed pendants and charms (some even function as actual locks). Choose from vintage, heart, half circle and round shapes in 18 karat yellow and rose gold or sterling silver. The precious metals are either hammered for texture or…

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