Pinafini Joining Laguna’s Restaurant Row

Pinafini Joining Laguna’s Restaurant Row

At last a “coming soon” banner has appeared at the former Javier’s/Asada/Tortilla Republic/Fishbone building at 480 S. Coast Highway. YAY! The Pinafini Restaurant & Bar plans to open in early November, Owner Vasken Haitayan told me. Pinafini will...
Red Dragon Flying High

Red Dragon Flying High

For oh … maybe about 8 years … the ownership of the Red Dragon enterprise on Coast Highway has kept their cards close to the chest. But I’d say it’s about time NOW to get the word out about this fabulous restaurant. Way back in June 2015, I first reported...
San Shi Go Closing Sept. 17th, 2023

San Shi Go Closing Sept. 17th, 2023

The go-to sushi favorite for three decades, San Shi Go Laguna Beach, is permanently closing on Saturday, Sept. 16th. Laguna Beach residents are, to say the least, bummed. San ShiGo has had a rough go of it for a couple years now. For 32 years, the popular restaurant...
Pageant of the Monsters Returns – Oct 2023

Pageant of the Monsters Returns – Oct 2023

Just when you thought the backstage at Pageant of the Masters had gone dark for the winter season, there seems to be some creepy rustling going on. Beginning October 27th through 31st, 2023, the Monsters rise while the Masters sleep. Step into the haunted house behind...
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...
Ruben Flores’ Garden Walks 2023

Ruben Flores’ Garden Walks 2023

Every other Saturday, award-winning Landscape Architect Ruben Flores offers one of the most informative “field trips” around with his Laguna Nursery Garden Walks. Garden Walkers are asked to meet at the Laguna Nursery by 10 a.m. to purchase their day...
Laguna Beach 4th of July Fireworks Show 2023

Laguna Beach 4th of July Fireworks Show 2023

For 2023, the Laguna Beach 4th of July Fireworks show is once again originating from Monument Point at Heisler Park. Here’s the official scoop: Closures & Fireworks Schedule The Point itself will be closed the entire 4th of July day. And, at 5:00 p.m., the area of...
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