The Dose

National Oyster Day at Farmhouse For Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2019

Farmhouse Owner and Executive Chef Rich Mead will host an evening of unforgettable food and great company in celebration of National Oyster Day on Monday, August 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Benefitting Bracken’s Kitchen, a non-profit that helps nourish the hungry in Orange County, the special event will feature an exclusive menu spotlighting fresh, shucked and grilled oysters from Clausen Oysters to be enjoyed al fresco, amongst the olive trees in Farmhouse’s picturesque garden setting. Orange County’s most renowned Fishmonger, Paddy Glennon, is a partner of the Oregon-based oyster farm, Clausen Oysters which specializes in responsibly sourced, large style, single seed and…

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Summer SkinRX

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2019

Summer is a crucial time to pamper your skin due to extra time in the sun, loading up on sunscreen and other factors that can create blemishes and premature aging. Victoria Starr-Busch at SkinRX in Newport Beach has the answer, with a special summer offer on a Hydro Dermabrasion Facial. This deep cleansing and refreshing facial is available for $149 (regularly $199) through August 31. SkinRX is also offering a special on Radiofrequency Skin Tightening, a great treatment that uses RF energy to heat the dermis and tighten the skin without damaging the top layer. An FDA-cleared non-surgical skin tightening procedure, the…

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Traditional Persian Ice Cream With A Twist

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By Greer Wylder
July 24, 2019

LA-based Saffron & Rose just opened its first OC location at Campus Plaza in Irvine. Founder Ali Kashani- Rafye started making ice cream in Tehran over 75 years ago where he mastered the art of creating authentic Persian-style ice cream. In the Seventies, he introduced Southern California to exotic flavors such as Saffron & Pistachio ice cream (its signature flavor), and today his family has developed over 30 unique flavors. All organic, made from scratch, no GMOs, no artificial flavors or colorings, just wholesome ingredients and nothing else. Choose from fruit flavors such as Fig & Cranberry, Tart Cherry, Guava,…

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An Artistic Life, Paige Oden

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By Greer Wylder
July 23, 2019

Orange County-based artist Paige Oden is showing her newest mixed media pieces this summer at the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach through August 31. Oden grew up in Newport Beach with artist parents and a houseful of incredible art, treasured collectibles, and many pets. Art and nature were everywhere in her childhood and all of these things have reappeared in Oden’s present-day artworks. Oden is also the Director of Visual Arts at the Orange County School of the Arts (aka OCSA), where she has been mentoring young high school fine artists for the past 25 years. Her goal at…

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Montage Laguna Beach Debuts New Luxe Spa Menu

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By Greer Wylder
July 22, 2019

Spa Montage is a perfect oasis—and the first spa to receive a Five-Star rating! It’s a special place that seeks out the best of the best treatments for its guests from luxe treatments that A-list celebs rely on to look amazing to wellness therapy massages. Spa Montage at Montage Laguna just added three luxe facials from Swiss-produced Valmont, known for its scientific approach to beauty and selected based on the Spa Montage guests’ individual needs. Also, on the new menu are HydraFacial® and Sapphire Oxylight® Facial. The Spa’s signature Elements of Wellness treatments, as well as other guest-preferred massages and…

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