The Dose

Fast, French, and Fantastic

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2010

In just 45 minutes, Chef Pascal Olhats of Pascal’s in Newport Beach says he can show you how to make an evening special in a way only the French know how to do. “It’s all about romance!” says Pascal, one of Orange County’s best restaurateurs. He’s inviting you into his kitchen at Epicerie Pascal in Newport Beach for a romantic dinner workshop at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. (The workshop enhances his special Valentine’s four-course take-home dinner available for pick up Sunday.) It includes wine tasting and pairing suggestions, presentation tips and tricks as well as dinner preparation timelines. Guests will…

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Win a $499 iPad from Greer’s OC

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By Greer Wylder
February 09, 2010

This is our best contest EVER (we wish we were eligible to enter). We are giving away a new, sexy $499 iPad from Apple to one of our subscribers. Here’s how to enter: If you’re already a subscriber to the Daily Dose of OC, just share this giveaway on your FB profile page and email a screen shot to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). If you are not a subscriber, sign-up now (it’s free and painless) for your chance at the iPad. Good luck and thank you for spreading the Gospel of Greer’s OC and good luck. We’ll announce the winner on March…

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Jam-packed Action (Sports)!

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2010

Last week at ASR (Action Sports Retailer) in San Diego more than 400 core surf skate brands converged to show the latest apparel, footwear, swimwear, accessories and more. Just a few of the notables: Volcom, RVCA, Lost, O’Neill, L*Space, Atwater, and Skullcandy’s new collaboration with Jay-Z Entirely. It wsas overwhelming to see everything in just one day, which is all we had time for. But here are some favorites we found! It was super exciting to see Lightning Bolt back (founded in 1972). The company just re-launched a men’s and women’s apparel line inspired by surf and skateboarding culture. The…

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Going Bananas for Banzai!

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2010

We know where to find the best acai bowl in town—and some say on the West Coast! Banzai Bowls, only 5 months old, is a premiere acai café in Costa Mesa that serves nine varieties of acai bowls, as well as organic salads and smoothies. Husband and wife owner Tiana and Joe Bard both live a healthy lifestyle—they surf, hike, and camp—so Banzai Bowl is their dream café. In case you don’t know what an acai bowl is, it’s a popular breakfast bowl featuring acai blended with fruit, frozen and blended to a thick consistency with either apple juice or…

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Get into the MIX!

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2010

Please don’t tell us this is just a dream! We just found out that OC is going to have its own version of San Francisco’s famed Ferry Building (pictured above) in Costa Mesa! The OC Mart MIX plans to open in May/June, and we’re already counting down the days. On the 300,000-square-foot property of SoCo or South Coast Collection (already opened with some of our favorites such as Wildflower Linens and Let Them Eat Cake), the focal point will be the MIX, a contemporary marketplace of hip and trendy fine food purveyors, a wine bar, chocolatiers, coffee, home décor, garden…

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