The Dose

Irvine’s Taste of Paris

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2010

In the mood for some of the best in French pastries outside of Paris? Then check out Le Napoleon, a new French cafe at the Irvine Spectrum in front the ice skating arena and the Ferris wheel! This petit café offers Paulette macarons freshly made by hand in Beverly Hills by award-winning French chef Christophe Michalak; and fresh French pastries delivered daily from Opera Patisserie in San Diego! Le Napoleon also exclusively carries Intellegentsia Coffee, an award-winning coffee roasting company and retailer. Stop by for chocolate croissants, brioches and almond croissants for breakfast; and at lunch organic Nicoise, saffron couscous…

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Love Being Too Faced

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By Greer Wylder
November 10, 2010

OC’s guru of glam, Jerrod Blandino, the creative director and co-founder of Too Faced Cosmetics, is an OC native who still lives and works in the area creating products for one of the hottest indie cosmetic brands today. Jerrod will be visiting Sephora at South Coast Plaza Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. to offer one-on-one consultation, a personalized face chart, and recommendations for creating a perfect look. Be one of the first 75 customers to purchase the exclusive Sephora Enchanted Glamourland 19-piece gift set while Jerrod is in the store, and you will receive a full sized Too Faced…

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Barefoot Contessa in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
November 09, 2010

Make some room on your bookshelf! The beloved Ina Garten from the Food Network’s popular “Barefoot Contessa” show has graced us with another cookbook to add to our favorites! And she’s making a stop in OC Friday at noon at Williams-Sonoma South Coast Plaza for a book signing of “Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That? Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips.” Here’s a hot tip to make certain that you will indeed meet Ina and get a book signed. Buy your book now at pre-sale for $35, and have it available at will-call. The store will open at 8 a.m. Friday…

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Companies Coming for Xmas!!

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By Greer Wylder
November 08, 2010

The four-day annual shopping extravaganza, The Christmas Company, returns to the OC Fair Thursday through Sunday! It’s the major fundraiser of the year for the Junior League of Orange County’s supported charities. This year’s theme “Home for the Holidays” (artwork above by the super talented Timree Gold), features more than 90 unique vendors and a variety of special events. Celebrate its Opening Night Gala Wednesday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy entertainment, live and silent auctions, and small plate dining from top restaurants including Blue Water Grill, Five Crowns, The Golden Truffle, The Melting Pot, NapaStyle, Newport Rib Company, Panera,…

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Digg This Cuisine!

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2010

Digg’s Restaurant & Bar, a new international fusion concept, just opened near downtown Huntington Beach. And in celebration, it’s offering Greer’s OC readers 20% off through November just for mentioning Greer’s OC! From gourmet burgers and salads to USDA Prime steaks and seafood, at Digg you’re going to find something for everyone. There are also international dishes like dakine, tender-sliced, marinated beef in a Mongolian sauce, and Digg’s deep pow, lightly breaded chicken or halibut chunks sautéed in Asian sauce. Other options include honey-glazed salmon, Alaskan crab cakes and a brandy pepper rib eye. The menu also offers a variety…

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