by Diane | Nov 8, 2018 | Best Restaurants
I so enjoy meeting new chefs of new restaurants in Laguna Beach … especially when you get a sense they’re going to be here for a while … and particularly especially when he or she turns out to be one cool cat. Check both of those boxes for Owner Chef Greg Daniels of...
by Diane | Oct 22, 2018 | Best Restaurants
On the heels of its little sister’s successful 1-year anniversary last Friday (Slice Pizza and Beer), big sister Lumberyard is celebrating her 10th anniversary this Thursday, Oct. 25th. To celebrate the milestone, Lumberyard is offering specials throughout the day,...
by Diane | Oct 19, 2018 | Arts + Laguna Culture, Best Restaurants
These last few days, I’ve been immersed in what is certainly one of the most enjoyable aspects of my life – interviewing chefs. Forty-two of them, actually. For the second year in a row, I have the pleasure of working with the Illumination Foundation and their...
by Diane | Oct 17, 2018 | Best Restaurants
I love the way our Laguna restaurateurs love their restaurants. Last week, I met with Cary Redfearn, who will be celebrating the 1-year anniversary at Slice Pizza and Beer, the crafty concept restaurant he and wife, Suzanne, concocted. It sits directly across the...
by Diane | Oct 2, 2018 | Best Restaurants
When Chef Craig Strong left his immaculate Montage-based restaurant, Studio, to start his own restaurant in Laguna Beach, the news was something akin to Moses coming down from the Mount. As much as we’ve all loved Craig Strong in our community, few of us...
by Diane | Oct 2, 2018 | Best Restaurants
This just in from Chef Craig Strong and his new Laguna Beach restaurant, Ocean on Main. I’m heading there now for a dining preview – news and photos shortly! His website isn’t quite live yet –oceanatmain.com but you might be able to call for...
