Renowned Rumari Gets a Reboot

Renowned Rumari Gets a Reboot

The long-adored Ristorante Rumari in Laguna Beach has re-emerged with a fresh face and brand; she now calls herself simply “Rumari” with a focus on Mediterranean fare that meanders Italy’s Riviera and introduces even more bright, fresh flavors from...
Royal Hawaiian Returns for Tiki Takedown

Royal Hawaiian Returns for Tiki Takedown

The Royal Hawaiian Grand Dame in Laguna Beach is back in all her tiki glory. The restaurant just reopened last weekend (June 10th) with fervent hopes that you’ll love her like you used to. Here’s the Odd and Strangely Unique History About Laguna’s...
Top 5 Margaritas in Laguna Beach

Top 5 Margaritas in Laguna Beach

Cinco de Mayo lands on Friday this week, which is a perfect time to present my updated  “Top 5 Margaritas of Laguna Beach” list. Here’s how my search for the best margaritas in Laguna Beach began … For 14 years now, I’ve been polling my readers and...
Red Dragon Restaurant Finally Flying

Red Dragon Restaurant Finally Flying

After years of delay, the Red Dragon restaurant in the former Mosun/Club M space, has received its Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval from Laguna’s Planning Commission. The April 26th vote approved the CUP, design review, a Coastal Development permit and a...
A First Taste at Rum Social (Now Open!)

A First Taste at Rum Social (Now Open!)

Last night (Wednesday, March 16th), my friend Lisa and I ate at South of Nick’s because I was sure that the newly opened Rum Social would be packed. At about 7:30 as we were leaving, I suggested we “poke our heads in” to see how it was going. Our...
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