41st Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot 2018

The 41st Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot is an Orange County Thanksgiving Day tradition, attracting 11,000 participants and 7,000 volunteers and spectators to the beautiful Dana Point Harbor. Produced by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and presented by the Monarch Beach Resort, this event includes scenic 5K and 10K courses, and a Kid’s 1-mile Gobble Wobble fun run. From world class competitors to recreational runners and walkers of all ages, the Dana Point Turkey Trot provides an active start to the holiday season while helping area nonprofit organizations.

The Dana Point Turkey Trot is a fun, family-friendly event featuring activities for all ages! Each year the event hosts a costume contest, with categories including Best Adult Costume, Best Child’s Costume, and Best Group Costume. Get your creative juices flowing and come dressed to win some prizes! The Turkey Trot offers on-course entertainment, featuring DJ Twerky, so you can run, walk, or boogie your way across the finish line. The two-day Health & Wellness Expo features a wide variety of vendors ready to hand out freebies, provide ways to maintain health and wellness, and of course, have a ton of fun.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Dana Point Turkey Trot benefits local nonprofit organizations. This year, the Turkey Trot has chosen the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group and the Pet Project Foundation as the local nonprofit beneficiaries for the event. A portion of each runner’s registration fee will go toward supporting their cause. The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group provides support and outreach for the benefit of our Wounded, Families of our Fallen, and active duty Marines, Sailors and Families of the 5th Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton and Wounded Warrior Battalion West. For almost 30 years, Pet Project Foundation (PPF) and the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter have been united in a unique partnership to provide pro-humane care to the lost and abandoned animals of these two cities. The Dana Point Turkey Trot has donated over $500,000 since it’s inception, and it’s honored to carry on this tradition to support the local community.

Run the race before you stuff your face! Don’t delay, register now and save! Online registration closes Monday, November 19th at midnight. You may also register onsite at the Health & Wellness Expo on Wednesday, November 21st and on race day, Thursday, November 22nd. Prices will increase for onsite registration. Visit TurkeyTrot.com for event details, registration, and to become a race volunteer.

Los Patios

Mexican Cocina

by Dina Scaglione

The next time you have a hankering for freshly made, delicious Mexican fare, then you’ll want to check out Los Patios Mexican Cocina. Situated in the historic San Clemente Old City Plaza, Los Patios’ unobtrusive corner location welcomes you in with its inviting outdoor patio, quaint ambiance and expansive menu. A favorite with in-the-know locals for 18 years, the warm and friendly service and tasty dishes will win you over and keep you coming back.

For starters, seafood fans will enjoy the shrimp and fish ceviche — light, healthy and prepared fresh every day, served with crackers and crisp sliced cucumbers for dipping. Hearty guacamole is also made fresh daily and a consummate local fave. The Queso Fundido is another tempting appetizer created with a delicious combo of cheeses topped with chunks of seasoned chorizo and jalapenos. Don’t let the peppers scare you; this dish is flavorful and not too spicy. Pair it with a cold Negro Modelo and you are all set for a light bite or the beginning of a delicious meal.

From cheesy quesadillas to hot soup to stuffed enchiladas, there’s no shortage of imaginative and tasty house creations at Los Patios, all prepared using the freshest ingredients and beautifully presented. Love Chile Verde? This one is made with moist tender shredded pork, perfectly seasoned and amply covered in a signature Verde sauce. Los Patios also serves exotic cocktails, cold beer, red and white wine and your choice of flavored margaritas.

Having a party? No problem. The restaurant’s catering menu is completely customizable to the size and needs of your specific event. Select your menu item, the quantity, and the kind folks at Los Patios will provide an estimate. The experienced and professional staff can assist with weddings, anniversaries, reunions, private parties and business meetings.

As a 3-year winner of San Clemente’s Salsa Challenge, Los Patio is a go-to spot for serious Mexican food lovers. The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lunch Specials are also served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Los Patios
111 W Avenida Palizada #17
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-0162
LosPatios.com

MemorialCare Medical Group

Coming Soon to Sendero Marketplace

MemorialCare Medical Group
If you are looking for top-rated physicians to help keep your family healthy, MemorialCare Medical Group (MCMG) delivers. MemorialCare Medical Group physicians were ranked number one in Orange County in the 2018 statewide Patient Assessment Survey, which measures overall patient satisfaction with medical groups.*

In addition to top-ranked physicians, MCMG also offers you a broad selection of primary care physicians and specialists in south Orange County. The current Rancho Mission Viejo facility, located in the Gelson’s shopping center at Sendero Marketplace, offers primary care and walk-in medical services. In August 2019, a brand-new health center will open nearby. This two-story, state-of-the-art health center will offer:

• Primary care
• Pediatric care
• Specialty care
• Cardiology
• Pain Management
• X-ray services
• Saddleback Medical Center Breast center
• Lab services

Providers in the Rancho Mission Viejo health center emphasize overall wellness and preventative care. 

Mark Schafer, MD, CEO of MemorialCare Medical Group says “Physicians at MemorialCare Medical Group are dedicated to delivering high-quality health care to patients. We also want to make accessing care as convenient as possible. That is our primary goal when planning new health centers.” In partnership with Saddleback Medical Center, the future health center will offer a variety of specialty services such as asthma consultations, orthopedic services, cardiac testing, lab services, breast center, EMT diagnostics, EKG tests, digital X-ray and ultrasound.

In the event of a minor medical incident, patients within the community can also seek non-emergency care and treatment for common illnesses at the San Juan Capistrano Urgent Care Center. Located just three miles from Sendero Marketplace on Rancho Viejo Road, the Urgent Care Center is open 7 days a week, including holidays. MemorialCare Urgent Care physicians will see patients right away, with no appointment or prior authorization needed.

A Proud Member of MemorialCare
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated healthcare delivery system which includes four top hospitals, two medical groups, a health plan, and numerous outpatient health centers, imaging centers, surgery centers and dialysis centers. As a member of MemorialCare, MemorialCare Medical Group is dedicated to providing quality compassionate care to patients in Orange and Los Angeles Counties.

With healthcare locations across the Southland, MemorialCare Medical Group serves over 660,000 patients annually. Overall, the group includes roughly 250 physicians practicing in areas such as: internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology and more. MCMG accepts most major HMO, PPO, EPO, POS and some covered California plans, as well as Medicare, Tricare, Medicare Advantage and Supplemental plans.

MemorialCare Medical Group strives to offer top-notch, personalized healthcare options to each and every community within the MCMG network. In order to develop long-lasting relationships with their patients, many MCMG providers choose to live near the area where they serve, so they can participate in community events and activities on a regular basis.

In addition to its multiple health centers, MemorialCare Medical Group also provides Urgent Care Centers that are open 365 days a year, and Telephone Advice Nurses available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In fact, 85% of patients within MemorialCare Medical Group are Urgent Care and walk-in cases transitioning to permanent primary care physicians.

MemorialCare Medical Group patients can access the entire MCMG network through its EMR (electronic medical records) portal, myChart. Powered by Epic Systems software, myChart makes it easy for patients to log into the network from any digital device to schedule appointments, view medical history, refill prescriptions and message your physician directly. In doing so, myChart heightens around-the-clock care as patients can review their online medical information anytime, anywhere.

In an effort to streamline medical staff communication, myChart allows for integrated messaging between doctors and specialists at separate locations. It also consolidates patient records into a digital, one-chart system that can be used by MCMG health centers and offices.

When you are weighing your health care options, look to MemorialCare Medical Group. You can trust its family to take care of yours.

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Sinister Pointe’s Scary Place

California’s largest multi-level Halloween event is unleashing a terrorizing great time on Friday, September 28 at Laguna Hills Mall. Sinister Pointe’s Scary Place marks the huge, blood-soaked return of one of the most inventive haunted attraction companies in Southern California. This new, interactive fear factory will offer haunt lovers three stories of unrelenting horror. The 150,000 square foot venue is filled with mazes, an interactive Phobias exhibit, creepy magicians, strange stage performances, live music and a brand-new haunted ride through darkness.

Where do you go when you close your eyes? What’s your idea of a scary place? The creators at Sinister Pointe have made it their mission to produce an event that allows the brave and foolhardy alike to cross the veil into the foggy realm of fear. Geared toward ages 14 and above, haunt goers will be immersed in a murky realm of terror that delivers a full night of Halloween fun.

Sinister Pointe has transformed a huge, abandoned retail location at Laguna Hills Mall into South Orange County’s premier house of horrors. “For 22 years, I have been producing Haunted Houses that many guests have traveled great distances to experience,” shared Jeff Schiefelbein, the creative ghoul behind Sinister Pointe. “With our success, it was time to expand and provide our fans with an experience that would last an entire evening.”

The Boogeyman Express

The train may not have skipped the tracks, but the mayhem and terror persist on the Boogeyman Express. Rumor has it that the boogeyman and his evil minions roam the grounds hunting innocent bystanders. If you are brave enough, you can explore it for yourself. As always, please keep your hands and arms inside the carts at all times, for limbs are known to have gone missing on this hair-raising terror train through wilderness.

Evil on 2

As guests enter the second floor of Scary Place, they will discover a quaint little hotel that has been overrun by evil. Keeping their wits about them, this brave souls will need to navigate through the hotel to investigate the terror within, knowing that a horrific fate may soon await them.

Facing Your Phobias

A fully interactive maze will test your abilities to cote with your worst nightmares in Scary Place’s Phobias experience. Step right up and see if you have what it takes when you’re facing your greater fears. For your sake, we hope being alone isn’t one of them.

Between the screams, horror fiends can feast on a variety of snack foods while checking out the revolting entertainment including main stage performances, wandering magicians, games, roaming packs of monsters, and the Sinister Pointe Dark Market where new merchandise from vicious vendors will be available for purchase.

TICKETS

Two types of tickets are available nightly, allowing guests to choose their fate. The Local DISH Magazine readers can save $10 per ticket with promo code “DISH” at checkout. The All-Night Pass offers guests unlimited access to all entertainment, attractions, and vendors for a single price starting at $52 on select nights, and $62 on Friday and Saturday nights. The All-Night VIP Access option provides front-of-the-line access to all mazes and attractions, along with priority seating for shows and performances. VIP Access prices start at just $70 on select nights, and $80 on Friday and Saturday nights. Save time and purchase your tickets in advance at www.sinisterpointe.com

Scary Place debuts on Friday evening, September 28. The event runs Thursdays through Sundays throughout October, with a Halloween Night finale. Hours are 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays.

Sinister Pointe’s Scary Place
Laguna Hills Mall
Tickets Available at www.sinisterpointe.com

enoSTEAK

by Dina Scaglione

Located at the Ritz Carlton is enoSteak, an elegant and contemporary chophouse. Complete with an ambiance imbued with soft jazz music, lively artwork by Sandra Jones Campbell, and attentive service, enoSteak offers an upscale culinary experience. This intimate steakhouse is the perfect place to linger, a spot that feels more like an escape than a dining destination.

I recommend starting your evening with the artisan cheese and meat board, while you sip a glass of wine, chosen from their expansive wine list. For my fellow cork dorks out there who are consistently underwhelmed with the typical “by-the-glass” offerings, you are in for a real treat. Whether it’s a mellow Merlot or a complex Cab, enoSteak’s impressive wine offering will not disappoint.

Intro your entrée with your choice of salad; my favorites are the burrata and strawberry salad with spinach and pickled spring onion, topped with a savory balsamic glaze. Wedge salad fans will also enjoy this traditional favorite, served with crumbled bacon, blue cheese and shaved onion, generously layered with a creamy buttermilk dressing. The must-have starter is their delectable French onion soup – warm, cheesy and heavenly.

For the main course, experience enoSteak’s signature cuts of hand-crafted meats, from the highest quality pasture-raised beef, perfectly prepared to melt in your mouth, and served with an assortment of signature sauces. Pescatarians can enjoy a generous salmon filet with a Moroccan glaze or the succulent butter basted scallops with smoked pork belly and buttermilk puree.

What is commonly known as a “side dish,” enoSteak fondly refers to as “enhancements.” Choose from sautéed mushrooms, drenched in a lovely sherry cream sauce, loaded fingerling potatoes, truffled white cheddar cavatelli (my favorite!) Yukon potato mash, grilled zucchini and squash or creamed corn. You may need to sample several of these flavorful dishes to get the full experience and round out your meal.

Be sure to save room for dessert as enoSteak’s offerings are beautifully prepared and sinfully delicious. Choose from a variety of sumptuous treats including a layered chocolate cake with fudge sauce and charred meringue or crème fresh and berries, layered between paper-thin sheets of crispy wafer.

Next time you are looking for a tasteful and well-dressed dining experience, look no further than enoSteak. They are open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday and reservations are recommended.

enoSTEAK
Located at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point  •  949.240.2000
enoSTEAK.com

Advance Laser & Cosmetics

TIM ROHAM, MD

Dr. Tim Roham has been an Orange County cosmetic surgeon since 2003. He specializes in the newest and the most innovative techniques in lasers and cosmetic surgery of the face and body. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), Fellow of The American society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery (ASCBS), and is a diplomate of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM).

Advance Laser & Cosmetics Center was established in 2003 by Dr. Roham with the mission to bring the latest FDA-approved procedures in aesthetic science and medicine to todays on-the-go person who wants maximum results with little down time.

The surgical suite has been designed for patient and surgeon comfort and ease-of-use. The facility provides confidential and private pre-operative and post-operative rooms. There is also ample parking and the privacy and comforts patients desire, including a beautifully designed waiting area with TV and internet services for the families and friends of patients. Advance Laser & Cosmetics boasts a state-of-the-art Orange County surgery center, and offers the latest in aesthetic treatments.

Advance Laser does not follow protocols for every patient. Every skin is unique and requires personalized attention. Dr. Roham’s focus is to achieve safe and effective treatment without having the serious downtime of major surgery.

Dr. Roham also specializes in injectable fillers Botox, Restylane Lyft and Restylane Silk, Juvederm, Voluma Injections, Laser Hair Removal, Kybella, Fat Transfer, CO2 Laser, IPL, Photo Facial and Laser Tattoo Removal.

Advance Laser & Cosmetics is dedicated to providing the latest cosmetic therapies with exceptional quality of service. It provides a comprehensive range of services for the breasts, face, and body. Dr. Roham attracts patients from many areas throughout Orange County including San Clemente, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Marguarite, Coto De Caza, San Juan Capistrano and Newport Beach.

Call Advance Laser & Cosmetics to set up a free consultation at (949) 248-1900.

ADVANCE LASER & COSMETICS
629 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 103
San Clemente
(949) 248-1900
AdvanceLaserMedicine.com

Advanced Dermatology*

GENERAL • COSMETIC • SURGICAL

At Advanced Dermatology the team of board-certified dermatologists, Maryam Moinfar MD, Mahsa Abdollahi MD, and Jeffrey Lander MD, PhD, have been providing medical care to South Orange County residents for over 10 years. Their one and only office is located in the heart of Dana Point. It is regarded as the premier dermatology practice in the area, and it has set the standard for exceptional medical care while upholding its mission of providing a friendly and patient-centric setting.

All three dermatologists completed their training at the renowned University of Minnesota, one of the largest and most prestigious dermatology programs in the nation. They came together as a team in Dana Point by serendipity, and they have made it their goal to provide excellent medical care and superior customer service to the community. They believe in a collaborative approach to your care, regularly consulting with one another to bring forth the most precise, informed and detail-oriented treatment.

Advanced Dermatology patients have access to all aspects of skin, hair, and nail treatments at one location that houses a Cosmetic Specialist, Acne Specialist and the top Mohs Surgeon in Orange County. Services include: Mohs surgery, non-surgical treatment of skin cancer, pathology, pediatric dermatology, and cutaneous oncology. Cosmetic services include: Botox, Xeomin, fillers, Microneedling, Peels, Kybella, lasers and much more! They offer a minimally invasive neck lift using Dr. Moinfar’s unique technique that increases patient safety and yields beautiful results — ask about Dr. Moinfar’s Swan Lift. Advanced Dermatology also provides personalized skin care treatments and at home regimens to meet the medical and cosmetic needs of each patient.

Located on PCH in Dana Point, Advanced Dermatology is in a beautifully designed office with ample parking and 1st floor access. The practice utilizes cutting edge and state of the art technology. It offers the best of every skin cancer treatment option including non-surgical treatment of skin cancer and Mohs. Together, the dermatologists provide an academic level of dermatology in a family friendly and compassionate environment.

In addition to delivering exceptional care, the doctors pride themselves in their accessibility and provide patients their personal cell phone numbers should any questions or concerns arise. This level of attentiveness, combined with exceptional standards of medical care, is why most of the doctors in South Orange County and their families entrust their dermatologic care to the MDs of Advanced Dermatology.

ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY*
34213 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Dana Point
949.248.4547  •  DermSC.com

Elite Vein Institute

ANNE LUHAN, MD, FACS, ABVLM, RPhS, CWSP

Experience Healthy, Beautiful Legs Again.
People suffering from the harmful effects and discomfort of spider and varicose veins have discovered extraordinary results at the Elite Vein Institute. Founder Anne Luhan, MD, FACS has been chosen “Top Doctor of OC” as well as “Physician of Excellence” and “Best of Dana Point” several years in a row now.

Do you experience discomfort, ankle swelling, heavy legs or varicose veins?
If so, you may be one of 80 million Americans who are plagued with varicose veins and may not even realize you have them. Many who have experienced varicose veins believe they are simply a cosmetic issue that is more of a nuisance than a genuine medical concern. The fact is that varicose veins are a massively underdiagnosed and undertreated problem that can progress into a more serious medical condition, if not addressed properly. Dr. Luhan is making it her mission to educate patients and the community about varicose veins.

Venous reflux or venous insufficiency develops when the valves that usually keep blood flowing out of your legs become damaged or diseased. One of the most common clinical manifestations of venous reflux is varicose veins. Varicose veins are superficial veins that have dilated in response to increased pressure due to incompetent valves in the legs. The main treatment alternative is to re-route blood flow through healthy veins. In the past, this has been done by surgically removing (stripping) the troublesome vein from your leg. Now patients can be treated with minimally invasive alternatives to vein stripping.

Dr. Luhan’s practice offers a comprehensive approach correcting multiple causes of vein disorders and helps restore the look and health of every patient’s legs, whether the issue is cosmetic or health-related.

Procedures can be performed without invasive anesthesia and require little down time and are often covered by Medicare and major insurance companies. As a faculty member of national phlebology organizations, Dr. Luhan is always at the forefront of the latest technologies in the treatment of vein problems. For many patients, receiving treatment is life-altering, enabling them to now lead active, productive lives that were once not possible.

Dr. Anne Luhan is certified by the American Board of General Surgery, the American Board of Surgical Critical Care, the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and the American Board of Woundcare Management. Having passed these prestigious boards shows full commitment to the treatment of venous disease. With these credentials and expertise, it’s no wonder that Dr. Luhan’s patients put their full trust in her hands.

Elite Vein Institute
34052 La Plaza, Suite 102
Dana Point
949.388.4800  •  EliteVeinInstitute.com

Jeffrey Briney, DDS

GENERAL • COSMETIC • SURGICAL

Office Philosophy & Procedures
Dr. Jeffrey Briney and his comprehensive staff specialize in many facets of dentistry and body nutrition within his private practice. General, Laser, Cosmetic and Surgical Dentistry harmonized with facial aesthetics and body nutrition, bring the most complete oral, facial & nutritional healthcare to his patients. Since 1996, Dr. Briney and his staff have taken tremendous pride in offering the finest and most innovative procedures resulting in patients knowing that their result and experience will far exceed any expectations. Dr. Briney has made a commitment to excellence and perfection culminating in a dental visit that patients come to appreciate. The office thrives on having friendships with its patients and providing a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere to reduce any stress that is typically paired with a dental visit.

Background
Dr. Briney was born and raised in Indiana where he studied Biochemistry at Indiana University and continued to receive his dental degree at IU. He also completed a residency at the Indiana University Hospital concentrating in surgery and cosmetics. In 1997, he moved to Southern California where he bought a practice in Beverly Hills. Two years later, he found the true home for his private practice in Dana Point. He has become a global leader in teaching for many dental & medical manufacturers; Biolase Lasers, Coltene, CLEAR CORRECT Orthodontic Aligners  and Straumann Implants. Dr. Briney also writes for several publications who consider him a “Peer to Peers”! His office has the most current technology due to his dedication in research and development for several companies. Dr. Briney also commits several weeks a year to mission work in Haiti and local charities

Advanced Technology
Dr. Briney’s office has been referred to as one of the most advanced in the country according to various dental publications. A distinctive and highly impactful technology, which is rare in dental practices, is the use of microscopes. Dr. Briney believes every procedure should be performed under a microscopic view in order to provide the best oral health possible. His office also utilizes CAD/CAM dentistry that allows for same-day porcelain fillings, crowns, and veneers. Dr. Briney and his staff use four different lasers in order to provide a true laser dental experience for your implant, periodontal, and endodontic needs. Dr. Briney’s advancement in facial aesthetics (Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse) has allowed for true facial/smile makeovers that are custom to each patient. The newest technology for non-surgical facelifts and skin tightening is performed utilizing the Venus Legacy which has demonstrated proven patient results. One aspect that is commonly forgotten in offices is body nutrition and wellness, which is addressed through nutritional counseling and nutritional injections (Vitamin B12, HCG, Super MIC).

Contact Dr. Briney today for more information on a specific procedure or to schedule a consultation.

JEFFREY BRINEY, DDS
24921 Dana Point Harbor Dr., #B-120
Dana Point • 949.496.0131
Doc4Smiles.com • Doc4Health.com