The Dose

Tequila Pairings Dinner

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By Greer Wylder
December 02, 2009

We know perfectly well that you can bust out a bottle of tequila, a bag of chips, cheese, and tortillas and call it a four-course tequila dinner. But this is entirely different. Sol Cocina’s executive chef Deborah Schneider (only a James Beard cookbook award nominee) is creating a special four-course Baja-style dinner paired with Partida Tequilas, Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. It’s an ideal party for celebrating the holidays. The upscale waterfront SOL Cocina specializes in Baja street cuisine interpreted in a modern way. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception featuring SOL Cocina specialties, including apache beef…

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Earning Our Candy Cane Stripes

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By Greer Wylder
December 01, 2009

As soon as we find out someone is a [slightly obsessive] candy-making expert, we’re happy. And isn’t this timely? Right here in OC, a candy cane maker lives among us! You could call Robin Reichelt an overachiever [perfect]. She is a full-time consultant to giant food brands, she creates pottery and three months out of the year, she smells like candy canes. At her nostalgia-filled site, you can get a feel for her mission to revive old school-style holiday spirit. Robin hand makes peppermint candy garlands for your home or Christmas tree. With an old fashioned candy cane recipe and…

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Seventh Heaven for Jean Lovers

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By Greer Wylder
November 30, 2009

We don’t have the time (or energy) to argue our case, but as memory has it, didn’t LA-based 7 for all Mankind launch the premium denim craze? Thanks to its famous fit, 7 For All Mankind is still at the forefront of high-end denim lines. And now OC has its first 7 For All Mankind boutique at Fashion Island. The store features perfect-fitting denim and sportswear for men, women even kids, as well as handbag, footwear and eyewear collections. The new women’s Holiday/Resort collection features the vintage art deco glamour, feminine silhouettes, and embellishments. Denim washes, textured fabrics, key prints…

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Prada’s younger, cooler sister

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By Greer Wylder
November 27, 2009

Prada’s younger and cooler sister, Miu Miu just opened at South Coast Plaza. The new boutique is the place to find modern fashion trends that we love. Miu Miu, (Miuccia Prada’s nickname) is known for its cutting-edge fabrics and influential styles. The coveted line pairs unlikely color schemes, and often combines serious looks with sensual designs. And just for South Coast Plaza’s store, Miu Miu is carrying a brown and silver sequined handbag at $995. The South Coast Plaza store sells the most up to date ready-to-wear, bags, footwear, accessories and eyewear collections. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday…

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VIP Black Friday Shopping!

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By Greer Wylder
November 26, 2009

We’re looking forward to the Black Friday VIP Shopping Event at the Dakota Collective! Come sip champagne and indulge in some retail therapy at the multibrand pop-up shop in Westside Costa Mesa. Mention Greer’s OC and get 20% off current season items from BB Dakota, Cheap Monday, Corpus and many more contemporary brands. In addition, all high end handbags and shoes (from Marni, Balenciaga, and Jil Sander) are 50% off! Dakota Collective is at 1640 Pomona Ave at 17th Street in Costa Mesa. Any questions, call 949.515.2248 or email dakotacollective@gmail.com. The event runs Friday from noon to 8 p.m.

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