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This Week’s OC Chef’s Table Interviews – Mastro’s, Cali Fresh, Trevor’s, Slapfish, Villa Roma
I know this might sound like a really odd thing to say, but after 30 years of interviewing and marketing some of the most iconic individuals in the world, I still find chefs to be some of the most unique human creatures on our planet. Every time I interview a chef, I...
This Week’s OC Chef’s Table Interviews – Habana’s The Blind Rabbit, EATS Kitchen
This is my second week interviewing the top chefs in Orange County who are participating in the famed "OC Chef's Table" in March 2019. The mastermind event created by Illumination Foundation, this must-attend gala raises funds to help permanently break the cycle of...
This Week’s OC Chef’s Table Interviews – Celebrity Chef Jet Tila, Rose Café, Farmhouse, Filomena’s
This year, I have the distinct pleasure and honor of interviewing all the top Orange County chefs participating in the annual March 2019 OC Chef's Table. For years, I had heard about this "must attend" gala, which raises funds for the Illumination Foundation's efforts...
Harley Restaurant Officially Opened: Old Friends, New Chef, Creative Food
I so enjoy meeting new chefs of new restaurants in Laguna Beach … especially when you get a sense they’re going to be here for a while … and particularly especially when he or she turns out to be one cool cat. Check both of those boxes for Owner Chef Greg Daniels of...
Upcoming Events
Starfish Annual Toy Drive on Dec. 10th
Get into the holiday spirit at Starfish by participating in The Starfish Annual Toy Drive. This year the toys will be donated to the victims of the California Wildfires. Starfish is offering a great discount to customers that bring in an unwrapped toy on Monday, Dec...
Holiday Singalong at SoLag Park – Dec 9th
Holiday Sing-Along at The Garden Park takes place this Sunday The community is invited to the annual Holiday Sing-Along at The Garden Park (SoLag) this Sunday, Dec 9 from 2 - 4 p.m. Bring your instruments, singing voices, and treats to share during this festive day in...
Free Fire Smarts Seminar: Learn How to Protect Your Laguna Home – 12/3
I know our thoughts and prayers are with the thousands of people who have lost their homes in the fires to the north of us. Many of us remember the day we experienced the loss of several hundred homes in a single day in Laguna Beach, and these last couple of weeks...
Laguna’s Annual Holiday Hospitality Night – 12/7
Our Laguna Beach annual Holiday Hospitality Night happens Friday, Dec. 7th, 5-10 p.m. Normally, it’s one of the coolest parties we have going on each year, and we have thousands of visitors join us to celebrate. While Santa’s arrival at 6:00 p.m. is definitely a plus,...
Arts & Culture
Playhouse Beauty and the Beast – free tickets to patrons 21 and under
Thanks to the generosity of the Suzanne and James Mellor Fund, Laguna Playhouse is offering patrons age 21 and under two free tickets to Beauty and the Beast: A Christmas Rose on Wednesday, Dec 5 and Thursday, Dec 6 at 7 p.m. Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E....
Surterre Announces Holiday Toy Drive for Homeless Children
Each year, the brokers and agents of Surterre Properties choose a non-profit entity for their annual holiday toy drive. I was delighted to hear the news this week that they chose an entity close to my heart, the Illumination Foundation. While more than 400 Surterre...
Winter Fantasy Festival Offers Hundreds of Unique Gift Ideas
I love the Winter Fantasy Festival at Sawdust more than our summer affair, the Sawdust Art Festival (which I happen to like a lot). Aside from 170 artists’ booths in this cool outdoor setting, you have a “Towne Square (sorry grownups, this is kid-size only), live...
Kaj Debuts Wood Sculpture Treasures – Sunday, Nov. 18
If you grew up in Laguna Beach or spend any time at the Orange Inn, chances are you know Kaj Garmshausen, one of the friendliest, happiest souls on the planet. I've written about Kaj before as he's an incredibly talented artist in both pen-and-ink drawings (Santa...
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Starfish Annual Toy Drive on Dec. 10th
Get into the holiday spirit at Starfish by participating in The Starfish Annual Toy Drive. This year the toys will be donated to the victims of the California Wildfires. Starfish is offering a great discount to customers that bring in an unwrapped toy on Monday, Dec...
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Playhouse Beauty and the Beast – free tickets to patrons 21 and under
Thanks to the generosity of the Suzanne and James Mellor Fund, Laguna Playhouse is offering patrons age 21 and under two free tickets to Beauty and the Beast: A Christmas Rose on Wednesday, Dec 5 and Thursday, Dec 6 at 7 p.m. Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E....
read more
Holiday Singalong at SoLag Park – Dec 9th
Holiday Sing-Along at The Garden Park takes place this Sunday The community is invited to the annual Holiday Sing-Along at The Garden Park (SoLag) this Sunday, Dec 9 from 2 - 4 p.m. Bring your instruments, singing voices, and treats to share during this festive day in...
read more
Surterre Announces Holiday Toy Drive for Homeless Children
Each year, the brokers and agents of Surterre Properties choose a non-profit entity for their annual holiday toy drive. I was delighted to hear the news this week that they chose an entity close to my heart, the Illumination Foundation. While more than 400 Surterre...
read more
Free Fire Smarts Seminar: Learn How to Protect Your Laguna Home – 12/3
I know our thoughts and prayers are with the thousands of people who have lost their homes in the fires to the north of us. Many of us remember the day we experienced the loss of several hundred homes in a single day in Laguna Beach, and these last couple of weeks...
read more
This Week’s OC Chef’s Table Interviews – Mastro’s, Cali Fresh, Trevor’s, Slapfish, Villa Roma
I know this might sound like a really odd thing to say, but after 30 years of interviewing and marketing some of the most iconic individuals in the world, I still find chefs to be some of the most unique human creatures on our planet. Every time I interview a chef, I...
read more
Laguna’s Annual Holiday Hospitality Night – 12/7
Our Laguna Beach annual Holiday Hospitality Night happens Friday, Dec. 7th, 5-10 p.m. Normally, it’s one of the coolest parties we have going on each year, and we have thousands of visitors join us to celebrate. While Santa’s arrival at 6:00 p.m. is definitely a plus,...
read more
Winter Fantasy Festival Offers Hundreds of Unique Gift Ideas
I love the Winter Fantasy Festival at Sawdust more than our summer affair, the Sawdust Art Festival (which I happen to like a lot). Aside from 170 artists’ booths in this cool outdoor setting, you have a “Towne Square (sorry grownups, this is kid-size only), live...
read more
This Week’s OC Chef’s Table Interviews – Habana’s The Blind Rabbit, EATS Kitchen
This is my second week interviewing the top chefs in Orange County who are participating in the famed "OC Chef's Table" in March 2019. The mastermind event created by Illumination Foundation, this must-attend gala raises funds to help permanently break the cycle of...
read more
This Week’s OC Chef’s Table Interviews – Celebrity Chef Jet Tila, Rose Café, Farmhouse, Filomena’s
This year, I have the distinct pleasure and honor of interviewing all the top Orange County chefs participating in the annual March 2019 OC Chef's Table. For years, I had heard about this "must attend" gala, which raises funds for the Illumination Foundation's efforts...
read more
