The Dose

Happy New Year Orange County!

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By Greer Wylder
January 03, 2011

Put this down on your list for New Year’s musts: Spa Montage Laguna Beach will be offering “E-volve” Wellness workshops and retreat series led by renowned yoga teacher and body-mind expert Ashley Turner starting Saturday and continuing monthly through April 16-17. The prices start at only $65 and include full daylong access to Montage’s incredible facilities. Turner has a loyal following of celebrities, business leaders and more who rely on her to bring innovative and yoga-inspired mind-body workshops that leave behind stress and achieve a renewed healthier sense of self. Each of the retreats will include two-hour yoga and meditation…

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Get Jiggy With It!

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By Greer Wylder
December 23, 2010

Jigsaw London, widely reported as a favorite brand of Kate Middleton, just opened its first OC boutique at Fashion Island. The renowned British designer offers high quality clothing and accessories that feature “on trend” elements as well as beautifully cut wardrobe classics. The 1,140-square-foot store carries dresses, knitwear, pants, skirts and coats made of the highest quality fabrics and close attention to detail. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The boutique is in the new Pacific Court near Macy’s, at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.…

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Time For A Daycation!

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By Greer Wylder
December 22, 2010

Who doesn’t want a break during the holidays? Here’s an ideal escape for ladies: spend a day at The Spa at Pelican Hill, awarded the Five-Star and Five-Diamond rating, while your kids escape to their own retreat, Camp Pelican for stimulating, hands-on activities and the Coliseum Kids Menu, serving endless pizza, pasta and resort-made gelato. The Spa will take care of your little ones, while you’re busy toasting to the good life with Prosecco, relaxing in the Acqua Colonnade with the Roman soaking tub, herbal steam rooms and saunas; and soaking up a 50-minute spa treatment. You can also savor…

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Charlize Theron on Greer’s OC TV

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By Greer Wylder
December 21, 2010

Greer’s OC TV recently went to the Center for Living Peace Orange County for its first Living Peace Speaker Series in partnership with UCI, featuring Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron. You can find out more by watching the interview on Greer’s OC TV. Theron appeared with Dr. Michael Bennish of Mpilonhle to discuss the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, which promotes safety and health among impoverished children and communities in South Africa with a focus on those suffering from HIV/AIDS. The Living Peace series will promote the work of organizations and leaders who are making “Good Happen” in the world and…

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OC’s Best Pizzeria!

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2010

When the OC Weekly says Il Dolce in Costa Mesa makes the best pizza in Orange County—we can’t argue with that. Celebrating its first year in business, Il Dolce has garnered favorable reviews from critics that restaurants only dream of, even L.A. Times’ S. Irene Virbila says, “Delicious Naples-style pies at Il Dolce in Costa Mesa are just the start. Pasta, salads, mains are strong too.” The modern pizzeria-restaurant at the corner of 19th Street and Harbor Boulevard offers classical and traditional Italian dishes antipastis, zuppa, insalata, pastas and more —but you’d be missing out if you don’t go with…

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