Two Restaurants in the Local Hood
With growing summer crowds upon us, we locals need to be reminded of those few more tucked away, local-welcoming restaurants that will help get us through the next 10 weeks. I asked my dear buddies, Ruben and Nelson, to join me at two “local” spots this weekend, both...
Pearl Street’s Tiny Coffeeshop a Prized Find
About a year ago, the small Pearl St. General Store opened the “Seahorse” in salute to its 1946 predecessor, The Seahorse Bar, which was Laguna’s first gay bar. As you can probably imagine in the 1940s, the bar was a word-of-mouth-only speakeasy. Its...
Top 50 Restaurants in the World: Have You Been?
Yesterday, the winners of the Top 50 Restaurants in the World were announced from Bilbao, Spain. Just six U.S. eateries made it to the list, many of whom are repeat winners. For years, this “award” system has had its critics, primarily because female chefs...
Garden Fusions Dinner Hosts Famed Sandcastle Sculptor
This Thursday, June 21st, Cafe Jardin at Sherman Gardens in Corona del Mar is hosting another Garden Fusions gourmet dining experience. And, it’s even more “summery” in nature this lovely June eve with a “Fusions Sandcastle Lounge”...