The Dose

Pleasing the Tiki Gods

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2009

The latest incarnation of Don the Beachcomber, the beloved 1930s-era eatery, has arrived in OC! In the newly opened tropical Huntington Beach restaurant, a world of make-believe exists. It’s a throwback to all things tiki plus you can sip Don’s famous rum cocktails such as Navy Grog, Vicious Virgin, Zombie, Missionary’s Downfall and, of course, Don’s Original Mai Tai. Check out the Greer’s OCTV video here. Don the Beachcomber also features Asian-inspired specialties from the original menu: sticky ribs, ahi poke tacos, Kahlua pulled pork, bacon-wrapped escolar and pineapple upside-down cake.  And now at Don the Beachcomber you can end…

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Rent a Live Christmas Tree!

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2009

Just when we thought there wasn’t a real Santa, our longtime Christmas wishes have been answered—in the form of The Living Christmas Co. The good people of The Living Christmas Co. are on a mission to change the way California celebrates Christmas. Their motto, “This is not your grandmother’s tree; this is your children’s tree.” And we love it, a living option to artificial and cut trees. No longer do you have to discard a beautiful cut tree in the matter of weeks. You can rent a living tree and have it delivered to your doorstep, and picked up after…

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Oh, Fudge!

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2009

Too Sweet is a new caramel apple and chocolate specialty shop from the owners (and next door neighbors) of Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt on Balboa Island. Nadia Bakho and Radim Konecny created Too Sweet in honor of Nadia’s love for caramel apples and chocolate. And they’re all for offering delicious treats at a reasonable price. Which brings us to you, Too Sweet is giving you a free piece of fudge, just for mentioning Greer’s OC. Too Sweet specializes in homemade fudge; and array of caramel and candy covered apples; chocolate-dipped strawberries; gourmet chocolates and truffles; and homemade treats such as…

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You Light Up My Holidays!

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By Greer Wylder
December 04, 2009

Once again, Downtown Santa Ana is paving the way for “out of the box” artistic endeavors with the launch of “PROJECT: Holiday Projection” Santa Ana, a high-tech 3-D projection, animated light and shadow show Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. A play on visual perception with multiple projectors will be illuminating the Spurgeon Building façade at 206 W. 4th St. between Main and Broadway. The building will be immersed in aurora borealis avalanche of snow while a holiday party glows from within. And the show comes with a sound track, courtesy of the electronic outfit Free the Robots and co-owner…

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Sasha’s Healthy Addiction

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By Greer Wylder
December 03, 2009

Sasha Boutique in Laguna Beach just launched its [2]new website, and is offering customers $10 off their next purchase when they sign up for Sasha’s newsletter. Shoppers can also earn a $15 Rewards Discount Coupon ?with every $250 in purchases with you join Sasha’s Addict Rewards Program!? The incredible money-saving program is Sasha’s way of saying, “Thank you.” 550 S. Coast Hwy, Unit 1, Laguna Beach. 949.715.1444.

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