Scott McIntosh’s Reunion Kitchen Opens Today in Boat Canyon
What a difference four … I mean six … I mean nine months makes. In the same gestation period that brings a newborn human to this planet, Restaurateur Scott McIntosh has finally succeeded in opening his doors of Reunion Kitchen in North Laguna’s Boat Canyon. The...
Get Discount Coupon to Newport Wine & Food Festival Now!
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that I’m a big fan of the now 3-year-old Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival. Honestly, I think it’s one of the best events in Southern California. The team at NBWFF started out with a bang in 2014, and the...
To Live and Dine Launches Foodie September
September is beginning in grand style with three of Laguna’s own chefs participating in the annual “To Live and Dine in O.C.” this Thursday, Sept 1st at Soka University. Tickets are just $40 in advance and $50 at the door. It’s the beginning of a cornucopia of...
The Deck Beckons with Chef Rainer’s Impeccable Menu
When Chef Rainer Schwarz and his team took over as owners of The (then struggling) Deck in Spring 2013, everything changed for the better. And I mean everything. Extensive renovations took place in April and May, which included the creation of The Deck’s own kitchen...
Giant Outrigger Race Paddles Through Laguna This Saturday
This Saturday, August 6th, something really big will be swimming in our Laguna waters. All 32 of the Southern California Outrigger Paddling Clubs begin the most strenuous part of their summer season – the 9-man relay race – in the annual Whitey Harrison Canoe Classic...
Central Coastal Peruvian Makes Top 50 O.C. Restaurants List
Today’s mail delivered this month’s Modern Luxury magazine and, as I was hoping, it’s all about Orange County’s “50 Finest Restaurants.” I hustled to my kitchen table and hastily tore through the pages. I figure Laguna Beach has...
Wyland Turns 60, Throws Painting Party on Sunday
Laguna’s most famous artist, Wyland, has been hanging out in his “hometown” these last few weeks as his 60th birthday approaches. I’ve bumped into him a couple of times at restaurants or the Pageant Festival grounds, and he is definitely not...
Savannah Chop House Closes in Laguna Niguel
Initially the brainchild of Restaurateur David Wilhelm in the 1990s, Savannah Chop House in Laguna Niguel closed its doors yesterday. While the “classic old school” steakhouse was initially as popular as Wilhelm’s Laguna-based French 75, he chose to...
Fête de la Musique Fills Laguna Beach with Music this Saturday
As we all know, sisters can add a note of interest to any family event, and our annual Laguna Beach “Fête de la Musique” is one perfect example. A product of our Sister Cities Association, our 9th annual Fête is a full-on party in the streets with 35 live...
This Father’s Day, Opt for Golf or Coastline Cruise Fun
With Father’s Day just around the corner (this Sunday!), I’ve been perusing various offerings and activities for you and your Dad in and around or little berg. While there are plenty of great restaurants with added Father’s Day specials, I particularly like these two...