The Dose

James Perse Pops Up!

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By Greer Wylder
December 13, 2010

It’s not that often that a sought-after designer opens a temp shop at South Coast Plaza, but luckily for us James Perse has opened a pop-up shop for the holidays. (Hurry in, it’s closing on an undisclosed date after Christmas.) LA-based James Perse, the must-have brand for luxurious tees, tanks, scarves, sweaters, hoodies, and other basics is selling last season’s and overstock items that you’ll adore at various discounts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save some extra cash during the holidays and come home with understated chic James Perse clothing. His clothes are easy to wear, and can…

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Spice It Up!

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2010

You never again have to fear the day when you’re about to try a new recipe but can’t find Kaffir lime leaves, Cardaman pods or Za’atar Seasoning. To the rescue is cook’s paradise, the Savory Spice Shop, which just opened its first SoCal store at Corona del Mar Plaza. This is your one-stop spice emporium where you can find a wide array of hand-blended spices freshly ground weekly. With more than 400 spices and more than 140 original blends, the gourmet shop’s unique concept allows you to smell, taste and purchase fresh spices from around the world in customized amounts…

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Turkish Delight!

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2010

GG’s Bistro is a favorite Laguna Beach restaurant serving a combination of authentic Turkish and Italian cuisine. So here’s your spot if you’re craving some Mediterranean favorites like hummus, borek filled with Feta, Swiss cheese, and sautéed onion rings; spaghetti Bolognese; fresh panini sandwiches served on focaccia or ciabatta; Alexander gyro kebabs; a variety of shish kebabs and even Turkish tea and coffee. Choose from breakfast items such as French toast, Turkish toast (grilled cheese panini with Kashkaval cheese, with Turkish sausage), Mediterranean plate, and tasty omelets served with hash browns. At lunch, selections include freshly made soups, salads, appetizers,…

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Sweet Slobbering Emotion

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2010

Emotion Portrait Studios is brimming with exciting news. Not only has it moved to a more accessible location in Costa Mesa (next to the yummy Super Pollo on Superior Avenue), it’s just launched Dogma Pet Portraits, photos that capture incredibly funny and/or heartwarming dog portraits (with or without human family members). After years of shooting photos that perfectly captured a family’s personality, Sylvaine and David Capron realized that they’ve nearly sold as many portraits of dogs as of kids. The reason? They’re masters of shooting pictures in a relaxed, carefree environment, where it’s easy to capture personalities of families and…

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Good Timing!

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By Greer Wylder
December 06, 2010

Upon returning to OC from a relief trip to Haiti six months following the devastating earthquake, Jeff and Jackie Bird of Newport Coast came home with a heightened passion for philanthropy. Their experience set the groundwork for Epic Timepieces, a newly launched online watch company that will make an ideal holiday gift with meaning. Epic watches come in 15 color variations and cost just $39.95. The concept is simple: for each watch sold, Epic will provide clean drinking water for a person in a developing country for one year. “We chose to provide water because we observed that a lack…

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