Heisler Park Sunset Serenades: The Official Start to Summer
In my resident’s book, the official “start” whistle for summer blows when the May Sunset Serenades begin at Heisler Park. That, my friends, means that summer has already begun with Trapdoor Social leading the way on May 8th. The concerts all take place at the Heisler...
The Ranch Debuts Nostalgic …(Tasting Crew Approved) … Lunch Menu
At The Ranch at Laguna Beach (at Ben Brown’s Golf Course), you might say Chef Camron Woods faces a “Top Chef” reality TV show challenge nearly every week of his professional life. Oddly enough, he seems to be the instigator of the drama as he’s forever inviting The...Mother’s Day Brunch in Laguna Beach
If you love your Mom, you need to treat her to Mother’s Day Brunch in Laguna Beach! (Where else would she want to be?) With sunny sky predictions for next Sunday, you have a wealth of options available to you, but here’s my lineup of favorites...
Ivan Spiers To Open 2nd Restaurant Location in Downtown Laguna Beach
Ivan Spiers, the founder and owner of Mozambique Steakhouse, is showing his true commitment to Laguna Beach with the announcement of his second restaurant in town. He has leased the old Rock’N Fish Restaurant location at 422 S. Coast Highway above Tommy...
Quick “Bite” at Cafe Zoolu is Mountain of Food
After my Best of Laguna Beach book signing today, I dragged my buddy, Don, to Cafe Zoolu … “dragged” as in I could hardly keep up with his fleet feet as he made his way to what is now one of his favorite restaurants in Laguna Beach … for good reason! We...Jazz favorite – Rusty Gillette Trio – plays Friday at Lumberyard
People are always asking me why we don’t have jazz or blues here in Laguna Beach, which really renders me speechless. Aside from the amazing jazz LagunaBeachLive! continues to introduce to Laguna every week or so, we have an inordinate number of residing...My Book Signing Party Set for Sun, April 26th, 4:00 p.m.
My book, The Best of Laguna Beach: A Traveler’s & Resident’s Guide is debuting next week! The “coming out” party is set for Sunday, April 26th at 4:00 p.m. at Laguna Beach Books. I want you there! We’ll have plenty of wine, beer,...
Wine Gallery Laguna Beach: Their Passion = Our Bliss
We’ve all heard the old adage, “Do what you love and the money will follow.” Few people, though, have the guts to really step off the ledge and follow that passion. In 1999, after graduating from college and working a full year in a job he disliked, Chris Olsen...All-Star Hottest Live Jazz on Cinco de Mayo
Put some cha-cha-cha in your Cinco de Mayo this year! Laguna Beach Live! may have just completed its last live jazz event for the Winter Jazz Series, but you should know by now that these people never stop supplying regional and national celebrity talent to Laguna...Nirvana Grille Throwing Great May 3rd Party for Cause
Nirvana Grille, one of our only restaurants with a Laguna Beach-grown chef (and the only female chef!), is already celebrating its 7th anniversary. On Sunday, May 3rd, Nirvana Grille is hosting an Anniversary “Gala” party that you definitely want to...