by Diane | Oct 14, 2021 | Best Restaurants
As we all scream toward Halloween and the surprising arrival of November (already??!), it’s heartening to see that three of our restaurants have announced the return of their popular Halloween parties. Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill gets the weekend off to a sizzling...
by Diane | Oct 14, 2021 | Best Restaurants
On Friday, Nov. 5th, Go-Go’s drummer, Gina Schock, will be hosting a “meet & Greet” at Harley Laguna Beach. Tickets are $125 per person and include a signed copy of Gina’s new book, Made in Hollywood: All Access with the Go-Go’s, as well as two premium drink tickets...
by Diane | Oct 14, 2021 | Best Restaurants
Posted Oct. 13, 2021 – Local favorite San Shi Go looks to be rounding the final bend for their re-opening at the former Okura Sushi restaurant at Thalia and Coast Highway. San Shi Go closed in its old location on March 1st. A devastated fan base moped for months...
by Diane | Oct 12, 2021 | Best Restaurants
You may recall that months and months ago – April 13th, to be exact – I announced that Rum Social Kitchen & Cocktails would be taking over the old Watermarc space. Termed by the longtime restaurateurs as “an upscale Hemingway speakeasy,” the team planned to open its...
by Diane | Oct 11, 2021 | Best Restaurants
The “Locals’ Season” is in full swing with restaurants all over town offering creative events. Wine Gallery’s popular “Tasting Tuesday” has returned. Owner Chris Olsen initiated the every-other-week event prior to COVID and started them up again in September. “I...
by Diane | Oct 4, 2021 | Best Activities
A major oil spill out of Huntington Beach on Saturday night has required the closing of all City and County beaches, including Laguna Beach and Dana Point. OC Parks has also closed Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor. Both Newport Harbor, Bayside Beach in Newport...
by Diane | Oct 4, 2021 | Best Restaurants
Marriott Bonvoy has recently launched an “Eat Around Town” campaign that awards 4 points for every dollar you spend as a Marriott member, and 6 points for every dollar you spend if you’re “elite” status (Ambassador, Titanium, Platinum,...
by Diane | Oct 4, 2021 | Best Restaurants
This past weekend, Hotel Laguna opened her doors for a few private-invite “sneak peeks.” It was met with such enthusiasm and wonder that it reminded me of the original Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory movie when the fabled factory allowed a handful of...
by Diane | Sep 23, 2021 | Best Restaurants
“The day I heard the White House in Laguna Beach became available, I dropped everything I was doing and drove to Laguna,” said Brad Finefrock, the Business Development guy behind the growing Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen brand. “Are you kidding me? The White House? My...
by Diane | Sep 16, 2021 | Best Activities
Chef Amar Santana is teaming up with Lung Cancer Foundation of America for a “Cook with Chef Amar” virtual cooking class on Saturday, Oct. 2nd from noon to 1 p.m. Chef started his first restaurant here in Laguna Beach, Broadway by Amar Santana. He later...
by Diane | Sep 16, 2021 | Best Restaurants
The Drake of Laguna Beach has just sailed past its second anniversary and is only increasing its velocity as it continues its graceful cruise. Last Sunday night, I opted for The Drake for a post-birthday dinner with one of my best friends. Aside from ordering a couple...
by Diane | Aug 9, 2021 | Best Restaurants
At last, the Japanese-founded dining experience – Omakase – has arrived in Laguna Beach. New owners Jordan Nakasone (“Itamae” or Head Sushi Chef) and wife, Debrah Cha, will be opening Rebel Omakase on Tuesday, Aug. 17th at 5 p.m. Initially beginning with dinner...
