5 Best Dining & Party Options This NYE in Laguna
You’ve made it through Christmas. Now it’s time to party! Granted, most of Laguna Beach’s restaurants in town are open on New Year’s Eve, but I tend to favor those few that go out of their way to make your NYE shine. From what I’ve researched, about 10 restaurants are...
Casting Call for Pageant of the Masters: Jan 6th – 8th
Our world famous Pageant of the Masters is gathering its new cast and crew for our 2017 summer show, “The Grand Tour.” Casting call is at the Festival of Arts grounds at the Irvine Bowl, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd on these dates: Friday, Jan 6, 7 – 9 p.m....
Di’s Live Music Pick of the Week: Rumble King – Fri., Nov. 11th
Even in the dead of “winter, our Laguna town is still filled with great live music in every form and venue. For this week, Nov. 6th – 12th, my pick is Rumble King on Friday, Nov. 11th at Mozambique. Oh my gosh, have you heard these guys?! Definitely one of...
Popular Sip and Shuck Returns at The Deck
Already in its 4th year, the Sip and Shuck is back at The Deck/Driftwood Kitchen! The event is set for Sunday, Nov 13th, from 2 – 6 p.m. The brainchild of Co-Owners John Nye and Chef Rainer Schwarz, the Sip and Shuck is an awesome party that raises funds for a...
Collector’s Choice Gala: The Best Way to Add Art to Your Walls
Ready to add some great art to your life? Interested in acquiring something for that special someone for the upcoming gift-giving season? Our acclaimed Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) is celebrating its 27th Annual Collector’s Choice Auction and...
Skyloft Debuts Taps & Tastes Beer Dinner
Skyloft Beverage Director Louie Palmerin is one proud papa … and deservedly so … as Palmerin has skillfully crafted the largest and most innovative selection of craft beers in Laguna Beach. Now, Palmerin and Skyloft Chef Arthur Ortiz are raising the bar even further...
Mozambique Returns Famed Lobster Tail Special
For the record, I’m quite pleased that this now-3-year tradition has returned: Mozambique is offering its Lobster Tail Special again this year for the entire month of November. (The heavens are ringing with hallelujahs.) Just $24.99 for a sizable Maine lobster...
Ranch Finally Reaps Reward with Harvest Restaurant
Just a quick note – I was at the private opening party last night for The Ranch’s grand opening of Harvest restaurant, it’s fantastic and almost-final addition to The Ranch’s ongoing refurbishment. What a happy night for Owner Mark Christy!...
Film Night This Thursday Offers Rare Hollywood Treat: Nelson Coates
Every once in a rare while, you meet someone who has the coolest job in the world. In my world, that’s Nelson Coates. And he’s talking about his coolest job at the Laguna Art Museum THIS Thursday, Oct. 20th. Trust me – this is going to be one of the most interesting...
Make a Point to See the Live Painting at This Week’s Plein Air!
This weekend, I had a very rare head cold and missed – for the first time in 12 years – the opening of the Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational. Believe me, this did nothing to improve my mood. I love the Plein Air Invitational. In my small opinion, I think it’s one of...