The Dose

‘Deck The Halls’ a Festive Virtual Fundraiser Benefits the Hungry

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2020

For the second straight year, Bracken’s Kitchen is thrilled to host its signature holiday event benefiting the less fortunate and food insecure in Southern California. This year’s “DECK THE HALLS,” will be its first virtual party featuring special guests, community partners, and their own chefs cooking up a surprise. Christmas tree decorating, silent auction items, and opportunity drawings are also in store for those who join virtually on Thursday, December 3, at 6 p.m. You will have the opportunity to experience the kitchen, virtually, where they've already prepared and distributed more than 1.3 million meals for those in need throughout…

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Tamara Mellon Shoe Truck Rolls Into Fashion Island

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By Greer Wylder
November 04, 2020

Tamara Mellon, the next generation luxury brand from the co-founder of Jimmy Choo, is bringing the TM Mobile Store (aka the shoe truck) to Fashion Island now through November 7. Visit the Tamara Mellon Shoe Truck on the Macy’s Lawn at Fashion Island and shop for some of the most beautiful shoes you’ve ever seen. The TM Mobile Store is a 24 ft. open-air truck that displays each shoe style in sizes 35-42, allowing you to effortlessly discover and shop your size.  Customers who visit the TM Mobile Store are invited to stop by any time during open hours or…

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First Boba Shop in Downtown Santa Ana

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By Greer Wylder
October 30, 2020

With quality and culture at its core, Loose Leaf Boba Company has arrived at the 4th Street Market. Visitors of the Santa Ana food hall can now experience fresh-pressed teas, premium matcha, Vietnamese coffee and more. Founder Thomas Liu hopes that Loose Leaf Boba Company will provide the community with culturally unique drinks that feature nothing but the best ingredients. He and his team always avoid artificial powders, colorings and syrups, and take pride in producing many of their key ingredients in-house. Loose Leaf Boba Company at 4th Street Market serves Strawberry Matcha Lattes, Hong Kong Milk Tea, Banana Fosters…

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Mutt Lynch’s to Open Sister Concept

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2020

In celebration of Mutt Lynch’s 45 years in business, the iconic beach bar in Newport Beach unveils its sister concept, Mutt’s, set to open in Eastbluff Village Center in Newport Beach this winter. Mutt’s will serve as a central gathering place for the community, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a family-friendly, convivial atmosphere. The menu will focus on approachable American eclectic dishes and will feature beloved menu favorites from Mutt Lynch’s like its Pterodactyl Wings and made-to-order pizzas - while introducing family dinner specials. The new concept also upgrades its beverage program with a full liquor license focusing a…

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SWIMINISTA Partners with Fashion Industry Icons

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By Greer Wylder
October 28, 2020

During an incredibly tough season for the retail industry, SWIMINISTA Founder Andréa Bernholtz joins forces with fellow industry innovators Lisa Kline, Jennifer Lewis, and Jessica Harmon, combining their retail/online strength and support in bringing luxury swimwear to Southern California shoppers. Unhappy with the environmental fallout from traditional swimwear manufacturing, former Rock & Republic Co-Founder and serial mompreneur Andréa Bernholtz developed SWIMINISTA. Using luxury, silky soft recycled fabrics, the brand actively reduces the industry’s carbon footprint while offering modern silhouettes designed to suit every uniquely beautiful body with adjustable, personalized fits in sizes A-DD. Southern California shoppers can now find the…

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