by Diane | Jan 2, 2019 | Best Restaurants
I know this might sound like a really odd thing to say, but after 30 years of interviewing and marketing some of the most iconic individuals in the world, I still find chefs to be some of the most unique human creatures on our planet. Every time I interview a chef, I...
by Diane | Jan 2, 2019 | Best Restaurants
Last night, I stopped in at South of Nick’s with my good friend, Ali North. It was early – 5:00ish – and we had an unexpected number of seats available to us. (If you’re a fan of South of Nick’s, you know that an empty seat is a rarity.)...
by Diane | Jan 1, 2019 | Best Restaurants
This year, I have the distinct pleasure and honor of interviewing all the top Orange County chefs participating in the annual March 2019 OC Chef’s Table. For years, I had heard about this “must attend” gala, which raises funds for the Illumination...
by Diane | Dec 24, 2018 | Best Restaurants, Holiday Events & Gifts
Happy Holidays, everyone! We tried to round up as many comments as possible from our favorite Laguna Beach restaurants on their New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day dining hours and menu plans. We’ve also included preliminary news on some major New...
by Diane | Dec 21, 2018 | Best Restaurants, Holiday Events & Gifts
Happy Holidays, everyone! We tried to round up as many comments from our favorite Laguna Beach chefs on their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day plans. Because most of our restaurants are independently owned, many will be closed for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, so...
by Diane | Nov 22, 2018 | Best Restaurants
This is my second week interviewing the top chefs in Orange County who are participating in the famed “OC Chef’s Table” in March 2019. The mastermind event created by Illumination Foundation, this must-attend gala raises funds to help permanently...
