At the Orange Inn a few years ago, I was auspiciously lucky to meet Kaj (pronounced “Hi!”) Garmshausen and his soon-to-be-wife Mary. What a fantastic couple! I do, think, though, that I was one of the last people on the planet to meet Kaj as he befriends everyone...
This year, the Dana Point Harbor is electrifying the harbor with 40 nights of holiday lights called IlluminOcean. It all begins Wednesday, Nov. 26th, just in time to help you do that Thanksgiving-morph-to-Christmas. This ocean-themed lighting attraction stretches more...
A few years ago, the Montage Resort decided to “give back” to the Laguna Beach community with an awesome, enormous tree-lighting ceremony and Open House event. The very first year, the grounds were packed with more than 1,000 people and it’s only...
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...
Ron Reno, our beloved 30-plus year baker at Andree’s Patisserie is – once again – elbow deep in pie orders. Each year at this time, his bakery phone lights up with orders for his renowned Thanksgiving pies. They only come in three flavors (because who can really think...
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...