The Dose

Go Medieval This New Year’s Eve!

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By Greer Wylder
December 28, 2009

How about something a bit medieval this New Year’s Eve (and get a large discount because you are a Greer’s OC reader)? Celebrate the evening at Medieval Times in Buena Park. The 9:30 p.m. spectacular includes pre-show hors d’ oeuvres, admission to the Museum of Torture, two-hour live show, four-course feast, party favors, DJ and dancing, champagne toast at midnight, balloon drop and continental breakfast. Tickets only $50 for Greer’s subscribers (normally $69.99 adults). Child tickets are only $35.95.  (All tickets plus tax and processing fee.) Purchase online or call 1-888-935-6878.  Must enter/mention code 50GOC9 when booking to receive your…

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Flip-Flopping In Style

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By Greer Wylder
December 23, 2009

You can easily add sparkle and glamour to flip-flops made of rubber or leather with Newport Beach-based Luxeclips. The company was started by a mother and daughter team who create sparkling clips for your favorite flip-flops, or any shoe. Luxeclips are handmade with genuine crystals and rhinestones. Choose from an iridescent peace sign; crystal skull and bones; blue, topaz or pink pinwheel; starfish, a signature clip with turquoise and more. The clips are available at local retailers including Persimmon Tree in Newport Beach, Coast Hills Pharmacy in Newport Beach, Trio in Newport Beach, Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa, and Tootsies…

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Tacos and Tequila to Die For

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By Greer Wylder
December 22, 2009

It didn’t take long for Cha Cha’s Tacos & Tequila to garner rave reviews from the OC food critic crowd—since it’s August opening, even trés vocal Yelpers are making comments like “tacos were great, would almost get them for the tortillas alone.” Gayot says it’s one of their top ten Orange County new notables restaurants. Cha Cha’s traditional Mexican-inspired cuisine relies heavily on locally grown produce, slow-cooked rotisserie meats and a variety of hardwood-fired dishes. Specialties such as spit-roasted chicken, a jidori chicken marinated in Yucatan spices hot off the rotisserie, chorizo scramble soufflé, wood-fired baked eggs with fresh chorizo…

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Store With a Good Sole

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By Greer Wylder
December 21, 2009

At this point, saving 30% sounds mighty nice. So we’re checking out Sole Comfort in Corona del Mar Plaza through Christmas Eve to save on great gifts such as shoes, slippers, jewelry, travel accessories and more. And in the true spirit of the season, Sole Comfort is also currently collecting gently worn shoes for Soles 4 Souls. When a customer donates a pair of shoes, they will receive $20 off a new pair of shoes at Sole Comfort. Soles 4 Souls is an international organization that collects the shoes and distributes them to people in need around the world, from…

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This Time, It’s Personal

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2009

One of our favorite local jewelry artists, SUZAN, recently added handmade and hand-engraved ornaments that are, in our humble opinion, perfect for holiday gifts. They can be purchased online, or Suzan is inviting children (with their parents) to her studio Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to personalize ornaments by hammering in sentiments, names, etc. (first come, first serve). Choose from hearts, stars, baby’s first Christmas, peace sign, blessings and more. SUZAN’s gold and silver jewelry is exquisitely hand crafted, incorporating Tahitian pearls, antique and handmade chains, and ancient beads and coins. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday…

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