New Centrál Coastal Peruvian: A Delicious Lesson in Cultural Cuisine
There’s something I like about Laguna’s newest restaurant – Centrál Coastal Peruvian – even better than their food. I now know more about Peru and its people’s passion for great food than I’ve learned in an entire lifetime. Anna Driggs loves-loves-loves her Peruvian...
After 11 Years, Tabu Grill Closes its Doors
One of my favorite foodie restaurants in town, Tabu Grill permanently closed its doors on Monday, July 6th. When Tabu opened 11 years ago, it immediately met with great fanfare. At that time, Laguna Beach didn’t have a great deal to offer by way of...
Dana Point Free Trolley Connects with Laguna Beach
Last Friday, the City of Dana Point rolled out its own new trolley service (Dana Point PCH Trolley). We’d like to say we had something to do with this decision, given the longtime success we’ve enjoyed with our own free trolley program in Laguna Beach. The Dana Point...2015 Laguna Beach 4th of July Fireworks Show
For 2015, the Laguna Beach 4th of July Fireworks show is ON, once again originating from Monument Point at Heisler Park. So, here’s the official scoop: Tthe Point itself will be closed the entire 4th of July day. And, at noon., the area of Heisler Park from...
Laguna Beach Free Trolleys Expand for Summer
Thanks to everyone’s love for Laguna Beach, the city decided to start the Laguna Beach free trolleys much earlier this season. If you’re familiar with Laguna Beach, you know that the red and blue trolleys we have trundling through town are life savers for...
Sawdust Locals’ Party Means Summer is Here
I happen to love my life here in Laguna Beach, but some days I REALLY love it. Each year, the Sawdust Art Festival’s “locals’ party” is one of those days. For us here in Laguna Beach, it signifies two things … First, that the rogue...
Gu Ramen Laguna Beach Serves Up Awesome Noodles
So, when you survey the Laguna beach culinary scene from a 50,000-foot level, what’s missing in this patchwork quilt of foodie greatness? Well … noodles, of course. Ramen noodles, to be specific. At least, it’s what three longtime Thai chefs surmised when they began...
Orange Inn Wild West Roots Are Smokin’ This Summer
If you follow my blog or my book, you know I’m a big fan of our long-standing Orange Inn’s breakfast and lunch options. How can you not adore those giant cinnamon rolls that Kathy Bodrero creates herself, or not savor John Bodrero’s Guinness World Record Orange...July 18th Party at Starfish Nearing Sell Out
A few weeks ago, I announced that Starfish Asian Cuisine in South Laguna had decided to celebrate its 4th anniversary with a big hoopla of dining, silent auctions, swag bags and more dedicated to the PMMC (Pacific Marine Mammal Center). This is awesome news as this...
50 Best Summer Events in Laguna Beach – Concerts, Tours & More
Here’s the best of the best – the 50 Best Summer Events in Laguna Beach! An unpaid, unsolicited, completely objective compilation by resident Diane Armitage, the 50 Best Summer Events in Laguna Beach is based on what longtime residents actually...