Big Pour is On: California Wine Fest is a Must in Dana Point on April 20th
The giant California Wine Festival is back in play in just a couple weekends, Friday and Saturday, April 20 & 21 at Dana Point’s Lantern Bay Park (top of the hill overlooking the Harbor by the Laguna Cliffs Marriott). Tickets for this event sell out well in...
Selanne Tavern Enters the Sunday Brunch Race
Spring kicks off “brunch season” in Southern California, and beginning Sunday, April 8, Selanne Steak Tavern brings Chef Josh Severson’s crave-worthy gourmet fare to be shared with friends and family for the first time. Severson’s newly created brunch menu is inspired...
Get In Line for Starfish “Love Potion #10” – Two Days Only!
Ready to whip up some love in your life? Make a beeline to Starfish Asian Cuisine for Mixologist Neil Skewes’ Valentine libation, “Love Potion #10.” (Because, really, why stop at less than perfection?) Because this annual favorite requires dry ice, the primary...
ROUX Closes, Chef Michael Leech Might Step In “Temporarily”
On Tuesday, ROUX Creole, the well-received new restaurant in Laguna Beach, lost founding Chef Norm Theard due to “irreconcilable difficulties” between Theard and investor partners. Theard resigned early Tuesday morning, citing “lack of support and negativity...
Acclaimed ROUX Chef Quits, ROUX Now Closed
ROUX Creole, the phenomenal new restaurant in Laguna Beach, has just lost its founding Chef, Norm Theard, due to “irreconcilable difficulties” between Theard and investors. Theard resigned yesterday (Tuesday), citing “lack of support and continuous negativity...
3 Big Superbowl Parties: Just the Stats
Despite the fact that we’ve been seeing a lot of the New England Patriots in Superbowls lately, it’s important that America, as a collective, gather ‘round this Sunday for the Superbowl commercials. Oh. And the game. That, too. (As far as I’m concerned, the...
66,000 Homeless in O.C. – National Innovators on Homelessness Issues are Here Feb. 8th
On Monday, Jan. 22nd, Orange County officials began clearing the homeless encampment on the Santa Ana riverbed. This encampment, one of the largest in the L.A. basin and the largest in Orange County, stretches more than three miles and houses approximately 1,000...
Oi! Jack Sparrow’s Ship Invites You Aboard!
If you’re a Pirates of the Caribbean fan, here’s your chance to walk in Jack Sparrow’s shoes (preferably not shambling as he does). In fact, even Spock fans will find this an equally interesting tidbit: This coming weekend, the Ocean Institute is enjoying one last...
Melanie Griffith stars as Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate, opening Feb 21 At Playhouse
Laguna Playhouse will be opening its fifth show this 97th season – The Graduate – starring Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Melanie Griffith, as Mrs. Robinson. Ovation Award-winner Michael Matthews is the director. The Graduate will run in a...
Sunday, Jan 28th, re-introduces Laguna Craft Guild art show at Main Beach
On Sun, Jan 28, the Laguna Craft Guild art show is set to take place on the Cobblestones of Main Beach, from 9 a.m.- sundown. Tickets are free and open to the public. This is a small group of local Laguna Beach artists who sell handmade goods once or twice a month....