The Dose

Glasspar Celebrates First Anniversary in Dana Point

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By Greer Wylder
December 14, 2020

Glasspar just celebrated its first year in business. Having navigated a year unlike any other, Chef-owner Rob Wilson now enters into his second year with renewed optimism as he introduces a new seasonal menu, specialty holiday cocktails, and a reimagined seafood market. The modern American seafood hall debuts a new menu of comforting classics brought to life with seasonal ingredients. Standout seafood dishes include Seared Nordic Salmon with melted leeks, squid ink gnocchi, and saffron sauce; Day Boat Scallops with parsnip puree, and Seared Ahi Tuna with madras curry couscous and star anise carrot puree. The ‘Certified Land' section of…

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Shop Small + Give Back with SteelCraft

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2020

Supporting small business is more important than ever and there’s no better time to do so than the holiday season! Visit one of SteelCraft’s three locations on Saturday, December 12 or Saturday, December 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to shop for unique, hand-crafted gifts that your loved ones will adore! From luxurious body products and soaps to handmade jewelry and macramé art, these vendors are ready to fulfill all of your last-minute holiday shopping needs. If you’ll be shopping with your little ones or simply want a safe and fun holiday activity for your kiddos, be sure to…

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Blinking Owl Distillery Holiday Pop Up Market

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2020

Support your local small businesses and get some holiday shopping done, too! Blinking Owl Distillery is hosting a Holiday Pop Up Market aka "Holiday To Go-Go" Saturday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 19 from noon to 4 p.m. featuring handcrafted treats and goods from local SoCal artisans including Uprising OC, Dough & Arrow, Daughter's Granola, 61 Hundred Bread, Small Batch Doughnuts, Heirloom Potager, Tan's Dumplings, Taylor J Designs, Little Big Chains -- and more. Dough & Arrow (12/19) Take & Bake Gingerbread Cookie Dough rolls + Holiday Sugar Cookie Kits + Signature Fresh Baked Cookies Uprising OC (12/12 + 12/19)…

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The First Ever IVI Luxury Eyewear Warehouse Sale

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2020

Sometimes all you need is a new perspective. Jazz up your style and bring in new vision with IVI Vision. This Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., don’t miss the first-ever IVI Warehouse Sale with exclusive deals this holiday season. At the IVI Show Room in Santa Ana, score your favorite styles from $50 to 50% off the original price. Learn more about the event here. The Orange County-based luxury eyewear brand offers sunglasses, optical frames, and lenses with timeless classic designs and premium materials. Choose from an array of styles, shapes, and colors. “I receive compliments…

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The Mail Room Holiday Pop-Up Shop - Give Your Gifts That Wow Factor

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2020

Leave the gift wrapping to the pros.  And make this holiday extra special with a present beautifully gift wrapped by The Mail Room in Newport Beach. Owned and operated by Sue Walsh-Manrow, The Mail Room across from Muldoon’s Irish Pub is a Newport Beach institution for more than 30 years specializing in gift wrap, UPS, FedEx, US Mail, PO Box rentals, and notary service. It’s an authorized ship center that can pack and ship anything—even cars, and it just opened a special Holiday Gift Wrap Pop-Up just a few doors down from its original store to accommodate all of your…

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