Laguna’s Newest Restaurants Offering Happy Hour, Too
It’s such a delight to see our two newest Laguna restaurants – Centrál Coastal Peruvian and Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas – succeeding right out of the gate. Both bring new, international flavors to this town of ours, and they both get started early in the day with doors...Sergio’s Empanadas Opening Late August
A few weeks ago when I published my ” 11 Restaurants Opening in Laguna Beach” article, I sadly missed the reporting of Sergio’s new Empanadas shop, which will be situating itself next to Penguin Restaurant at 977 S. Coast Highway. When I missed the...Popular Movie Night at The Ranch Airs Again This Friday (Aug. 14)
If this summer seems entirely chaotic to you, too, I’ve got the perfect remedy for you and the kids (and I’m letting you know well in advance so that you can plan). This coming Friday evening (Aug. 14), The Ranch is setting up their giant movie screen for yet another...
Laguna Nursery Is Closing Its Doors
With this week’s announcement that Laguna Nursery is closing its doors at the end of August, we’re faced with the loss of a true institution in this town of ours. When Ruben Flores took over the former nursery space in August 2008, what emerged was much more than a...
Sapphire Restaurant Mines Another Gem – Weekly Morning Breakfast
In 2007, when Chef Azmin Ghahreman landed the anchor restaurant space at the revamped Pottery Place, his “comfort cuisine” immediately raised the level of culinary in this town. From his opening day at Sapphire Restaurant, Chef Azmin has consistently innovated one of...
Laguna’s Home Design Shop Expands to Tuvalu in San Clemente
When Laurie Alter opened Tuvalu Laguna Beach in 2003, she never imagined the fast expansion it would enjoy. Designed with the idea of providing a treasure trove of furniture, accessories and artwork in a casual, coastal vibe, the Forest Avenue store was an immediate...Gnocchi Night This Wednesday at Maro Wood Grill!
While we all love Maro Wood Grill, something really special happens on the 29th of every month (that would be tomorrow, Wednesday, if you’re paying attention). It’s Gnocchi night! Actually spelled the traditional way – “noquis” – in this Argentinian foodie...
Bluebird Park Concert Calendar
Amidst all the bustle of mid-summer Laguna Beach, the Bluebird Park Concert Calendar has quietly rolled into play. (Actually … not so quietly as popular Los Pinguos got the crowd rocking from their first Latin Jazz note on the very first Sunday two weeks ago.) Each...
Best Margaritas in Laguna Beach
So, here’s how the search for the best margaritas in Laguna Beach began … I polled my thousands of readers and they told me where to go. I then faithfully donated by gall bladder to science in an effort to taste test their votes. Comment your thoughts, please....
Celebrate Summer with Stateroom’s New Late Night Menu
When the Sentinel Restaurant owners first took over the old Beach House, John Nye felt an immediate connection to the wood paneled bar, even as worn and dark as it was. “As soon as I saw this place, I knew it was going to be a primary piece in our story moving...