For those of you still gnashing your teeth over the loss of North Laguna’s Jean Paul’s Goodies, I have amazing news for you: JP’s famous espresso machine was saved from the trash heap by none other than Ranch owner Mark Christy. Today, the completely refurbished...
With my Friday Dining Column on Chef Camron’s new breakfast and lunch menu at The Ranch, you might have realized that this guy has some serious cooking chops. … All the more reason to bring his cooking home to your Thanksgiving table. (Hey, if you’re going to do it...
If any of you are familiar with the term “Mercury in retrograde,” you’ll understand why the espresso machine broke down at Maro Wood Grill on Tuesday. When I arrived on Tuesday to chat with Mariano “Maro” Molteni and his Chef, Debra Sims, Maro was up to his elbows in...
If you’re intent on attending the enormous annual Montage Tree Lighting event on Monday, Dec. 1st, allow me two small pieces of advice that will make the entire evening a most excellent affair for you. Tip #1. Go early. The event begins at 4:30 p.m., and if...
Leave it to newcomer Tortilla Republic in Laguna Beach to add some interesting spark to our November calendar with a 5-course dinner, each course paired with Partida tequilas. Now that’s interesting! Scheduled for this Wednesday, Nov. 19th, at 7:00 p.m., the...
Most of us locals here in Laguna Beach are big fans of resident-friendly Lumberyard Restaurant. Their happy hours rock … their food is a nice combo of comfort food (the only chicken pot pie in town; it is ungodly) and great foodie fare (cedar planked Salmon) … they...