You know what I love most about you readers? When you hear of a restaurant closing, you’re genuinely mortified. Many restaurateurs and chefs here in Laguna Beach have become family to us; we care about their welfare. So, if you’re one of the many who contacted me...
Everyone I know has at least one “famous” recipe they’re asked to pull out for every family and friend gathering. My friend, Lisa, makes a killer filet of roast. My friend, Rhonda, makes a decadent crock pot potato dish, and my buddy, Rob, cooks up the best buttermilk...
In 2003, when Restaurateur Ivan Spiers took on the crumbing remains of Tortilla Flats with plans for a complete renovation, we knew we had a serious contender in town. He wasn’t interested in trying a concept in a half-renovated space to see if it would catch on...
This week, it seems I’m on the subject of great Laguna Beach chefs finding new restaurant space to the south of us. Last week, Chef Rainer Schwarz opened his latest addition, Hendrix, in Ocean Ranch next to the Cineapolis theater. This week, Chef Ryan Adams of 370...
In these last several years in my work with chefs and restaurateurs, there’s nothing I love more than talking with them about a vision they have for a restaurant and, then, seeing that vision eventually realized in solid reality. It’s no wonder that restaurant...
Last week, Cary Redfearn was given the final green light to bring his favorite thing about L.A. to Laguna Beach. The owner of locals’ favorite, Lumberyard in downtown Laguna Beach, Cary Redfearn will be opening his concept restaurant, Slice, directly across the street...