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Hotel Laguna Readies for October Restaurant Diners
This past weekend, Hotel Laguna opened her doors for a few private-invite "sneak peeks." It was met with such enthusiasm and wonder that it reminded me of the original Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory movie when the fabled factory allowed a handful of people in...
Finney’s Stepping into Iconic White House Next Summer
“The day I heard the White House in Laguna Beach became available, I dropped everything I was doing and drove to Laguna,” said Brad Finefrock, the Business Development guy behind the growing Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen brand. “Are you kidding me? The White...
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Laguna Beach Unified closes school and cancels student-related activities effective March 16 to April 3, 2020
The Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), after careful deliberation and in an abundance of caution, announced today that it is closing its schools, effective Monday, March 16, in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The District’s Spring Break is the...
2020 Festival of Whales Parade Changes Dana Point Route
While Laguna Beach has its Annual Patriot's Day Parade on the morning of Saturday, March 7th, neighboring Dana Point has its own parade - the 49th Annual Festival of Whales Parade - same day, same timeframe – which is just the beginning of a two-weekend festival of...
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Laguna Restaurants Still Love All the Women You Call “Mom”
Now that our dear city has essentially been "closed" through St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Eastern Orthodox Easter, Earth Day, the First of Ramadan and May Day, you'd better believe that our Laguna restaurants have Mother's Day wrapped and ready to rock for you. We all...
Thurs, May 7th – Downloadable PDF: Laguna Beach Restaurants Offering To Go: Version 12
This is VERSION #12, dated Thursday evening, May 7, 2020, of current Laguna Beach restaurants serving to-go and delivery. Thank you for all your support of our amazing restaurants, dear reader!
Mother’s Day in a Box at Sapphire, Cellar. Craft. Cook
Sappphire, Cellar. Craft. Cook, our newest entry to Laguna Beach, is offering yet another peek into its coming menu with a Mother's Day meal package priced at $169 for four to six people. Happily, it ALSO has your Mother's Day gifts covered with a rather inventive...
Mozambique & Skyloft Get Back in the Game
When this pandemic crisis began, Ivan Spiers chose to close both of his restaurants. A few weeks ago, he announced food trucks in his parking lot at Mozambique, each offering different cuisines. While the food trucks are still in place, he has also decided to re-open...
Copper Mugs, New Specials & Tiki Cocktails Debut
Earlier this week, I announced the sad news that Chef Marc Cohen had decided to permanently close his popular Watermarc restaurant. While rumors circulate about other possible "permanent" closures, not one restaurateur has made any mention or announcement. In fact,...
Worker Bee Oliver’s Osteria Still Alive in “The Hive”
Although The Hive in Laguna Beach's Canyon may seem to be slumbering, rest assured – there are still a couple worker bees buzzing in that hive. Laguna Beach Beer Company is still open seven days a week with significant beer sales occurring daily. Their food menu is...
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Ohio State Buckeyes at Skyloft
Last year as the college football season rolled into play, Skyloft hoisted a flag that caused quite a stir – an Ohio State Buckeyes flag, a mere 2,250 miles from the famed Columbus, Ohio Buckeyes stadium. While it took residents and visitors by surprise, it certainly...
Plein Air Paint Out Celebrates 100 Years with Artist Invite This Saturday
So may people have enjoyed the Pageant of the Masters theme this year as it focuses much of its spotlight on the plein air painters who came to Laguna Beach to paint its iconic scenery. And now, we have yet another spotlight on the modern day painters themselves this...
A Bevvy of Sight and Sound in our Own Little Town
On Saturday, I decided to do a walkabout in Laguna Beach. I had already spent the morning on Ruben Flores’ Garden Walk (an excursion sponsored by Laguna Nursery). It was a particularly spectacular event as we had a handsome, shirtless dude invite us over to see his...
Skyloft Welcomes OSU Buckeyes Again: Kickoff Party Saturday
Last year as the college football season rolled into play, Skyloft hoisted a flag that caused quite a stir – an Ohio State Buckeyes flag, a mere 2,250 miles from the famed Columbus, Ohio Buckeyes stadium. While it took residents and visitors by surprise, it certainly...
Star Treatment at The Ranch: National Geographic Night is Heavenly
If you’ve visited Mark Christy’s renovated Ranch at Laguna Beach, you know we have a special gem on our hands. I call it our “oasis in our oasis” as it’s such a serene world tucked less than a half mile back from our raucous summer. National Geographic thinks it’s a...
Crazy Rich Asians Premieres Aug 15th – Nelson Coates Wins Again!
Photo above: Crazy Rich Asians Production Designer Nelson Coates with the best-selling book author, Kevin Kwan If you've followed me for any length of time, you know I'm a crazy, adoring fan of Nelson Coates, a Laguna Beach resident who happens to be an uber-talented...
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