Diane Armitage

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Bodega Laguna Dropping Into Former Laguna Fish Co.

Laguna restaurateur Ivan Spiers is doing a fast and efficient restaurant...

Pinafini Joining Laguna’s Restaurant Row

At last a "coming soon" banner has appeared at the former...

Red Dragon Flying High

For oh … maybe about 8 years … the ownership of the Red Dragon enterprise on...

San Shi Go Closing Sept. 17th, 2023

The go-to sushi favorite for three decades, San Shi Go Laguna Beach, is...

Pageant of the Monsters Returns – Oct 2023

Just when you thought the backstage at Pageant of the Masters had gone dark...

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New Centrál Coastal Peruvian: A Delicious Lesson in Cultural Cuisine

New Centrál Coastal Peruvian: A Delicious Lesson in Cultural Cuisine

There’s something I like about Laguna’s newest restaurant – Centrál Coastal Peruvian – even better than their food. I now know more about Peru and its people’s passion for great food than I’ve learned in an entire lifetime. Anna Driggs loves-loves-loves her Peruvian...

After 11 Years, Tabu Grill Closes its Doors

After 11 Years, Tabu Grill Closes its Doors

One of my favorite foodie restaurants in town, Tabu Grill permanently closed its doors on Monday, July 6th. When Tabu opened 11 years ago, it immediately met with great fanfare. At that time, Laguna Beach didn't have a great deal to offer by way of chief-inspired...

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Restaurant Week Features Even Tastier “Trouble”

This week, at three of our Laguna Beach restaurants – Maro Wood Grill, Slapfish and Tortilla Republic – you have (as the Grateful Dead quips) “trouble ahead … and trouble behind.”   Trouble ahead? Each of these restaurants is participating in this week’s O.C....

Restaurant Week in Laguna Beach Features 19

Truly one of the most delightful culinary weeks in Laguna Beach begins this coming Sunday, March 1st through Saturday, March 7th.  It’s Restaurant Week! A long tradition in all of Orange County, Restaurant Week gets the most respected chefs involved in creating...

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