The Dose

Welcome To Heart Attack Cafe!

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By Greer Wylder
July 19, 2010

The Orange County Fair means many things to many people: it’s a rare chance to see extreme rodeo, livestock giving birth, ice carvers displaying their frozen art, and largest and freakiest homegrown vegetables. Plus, there’s the carnival rides. And don’t forget the top name entertainment at the Pacific Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series, Action Sports Arena, and our all-time favorite our Alaskan pig races. But for many, and you know who you are, the OC Fair is all about food adventures. Fair foodies will be happy to know that the Heart Attack Cafe has added deep-fried butter, cheese crisps (deep-fried cheese…

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Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger!

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By Greer Wylder
July 16, 2010

We haven’t been this excited since The Counter opened its first OC restaurant in Irvine a few years ago! On Monday, The Counter Newport Beach will officially open, and the gourmet burger joint is offering more than 300,000 possible combinations, no kidding! You’re creative, so you’ll want to “Build Your Own Burger” option, just grab a clipboard and check off what you want. Choose from fresh Angus beef, turkey, grilled chicken or house-made veggie in different sizes, 12 cheeses, 33 toppings, 21 unique sauces and four types of buns. Complement your custom burger with French fries, crispy fried onion rings,…

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Delicious Il Barone

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By Greer Wylder
July 14, 2010

You are in for an Italian culinary treat. One of OC’s most accomplished chefs, Franco Barone, former executive chef of Antonello for nearly 20 years, and his wife Donatella are hosting their first wine dinner, July 27 at 6 p.m. at their namesake Barone Ristorante in Newport Beach. You can taste his Old World meets modern Italian culinary creations paired with Mission Wine Company wines from Ciro Cirillo. Space is limited,  and the wine dinner is priced at just $65 per person, all inclusive. Reserve your spot at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) The dinner starts with assaggini, a selection of antipasto, thin…

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Find Your Natural Style!

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By Greer Wylder
July 13, 2010

Indie boutique shopping is where it’s at, especially at Shop L. Hermann in Newport Beach. At L. Hermann you’ll experience the exact opposite of the worst of major department store experiences. And mention Greer’s OC and you’ll receive a free item from the sale rack with the purchase of a regular priced item. Owner Laurie Hermann takes the guess-work out of shopping. She offers well-edited fashions, not endless racks of apparel to sift through. You can receive personal attention that you want, and you’ll save time and money. Laurie can help you find your natural style—whether you need a perfect…

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Capture Your Life!

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By Greer Wylder
July 12, 2010

eMotion Portraits Studios in Huntington Beach is a unique photo studio that’s ideal for families and children who want something other than traditional posed images. It works like this: you show up with your family and your children can bring something with them that they’re interested in: like a skateboard, a soccer ball, basketball, ballet tutu, etc. The photo session normally lasts an hour, but it flies by (even for the kids). The studio is state-of-the-art, and children can skateboard, throw balls, or dance, while hundreds of photos are captured. In a week or so you can go back and…

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