Diane Armitage
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Seabutter Sushi Opens This Week
This week, Seabutter Sushi began its soft open phase in the old San Shi Go location at 1100 S. Coast Highway. Essentially, they're using this week to dial in the service and food before they expand to full operational hours. This Friday and Saturday (and moving...
Best Burgers in Laguna Beach, 2021
This week, July 11th - 17th, launches "Burger Week" across Orange County, Long Beach and L.A. County. All told, about 80 restaurants and chains are participating. In Laguna Beach, exactly ONE restaurant is participating. Sapphire. Cellar. Craft. Cook is featuring...
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Ahh, the gift of a Valentine Spa Day
Hopefully, you've made dinner reservations for Valentine's Day (that's tonight, folks) or Valentine's weekend. If you haven't yet, you can check out my Valentine Dining Roundup article on what's available out there. Now, for that gift! Given the latest stress levels...
Catalina Island Offers “Best of Winter” Packages
Years ago, I actually owned an amazing condo on Catalina Island. I used to go over there in the winter months to write big projects - my own books, ghostwritten books, or those massive 20-page sales letters to sell something like a Tony Robbins coaching program. I...
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Laguna Chefs Share the Love on Valentine’s Day
Yesterday, I was talking to one of our Laguna chefs about Valentine’s Day. Oddly … reservations for Valentine’s Day tend to occur well in advance, while Mother’s Day reservations tend to happen at the last minute. Imagine that. If you’re still putting your plan...
Superbowl Recipes – Personal Favorites from our Chefs – Maro Molteni
I asked local chefs for EASY recipes they whip up themselves when they head out to Superbowl parties. Over the next few days, I'll be posting their go-to favorites that become everyone else's favorites at any party they attend. From Maro Molteni, Royal Hawaiian Fire...
Superbowl Recipes – Personal Favorites from our Chefs – Marc Cohen
I asked local chefs for EASY recipes they whip up themselves when they head out to Superbowl parties. Over the next few days, I'll be posting their go-to favorites that become everyone else's favorites at any party they attend. From Marc Cohen, 230 Forest and...
Superbowl Recipes – Personal Favorites from our Chefs – Cary Redfearn
I asked local chefs for EASY recipes they whip up themselves when they head out to Superbowl parties. Over the next few days, I'll be posting their go-to favorites that become everyone else's favorites at any party they attend. From Cary Redfearn, Lumberyard and Slice...
My Opinion: Address 2 Issues to Help Our Laguna Beach Restaurants
As most of you know, TheBestofLagunabeach.com® blog has been primarily devoted to my writing about Laguna beach restaurateurs and chefs since 2006. They don't pay me to do it. I simply find restaurateurs and chefs to be some of the most admirable, passionate people on...
Chef Craig Strong Closing Ocean at Main on Feb. 5th
One of the most talented chefs we’ve yet seen in Laguna Beach is calling it quits. Award-winning Chef Craig Strong of Ocean at Main at 222 Ocean Avenue has announced he’s closing on February 5th. The shuttered doors come just 16 months after his grand opening in...
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Oi! Jack Sparrow’s Ship Invites You Aboard!
If you’re a Pirates of the Caribbean fan, here’s your chance to walk in Jack Sparrow’s shoes (preferably not shambling as he does). In fact, even Spock fans will find this an equally interesting tidbit: This coming weekend, the Ocean Institute is enjoying one last...
Melanie Griffith stars as Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate, opening Feb 21 At Playhouse
Laguna Playhouse will be opening its fifth show this 97th season – The Graduate – starring Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Melanie Griffith, as Mrs. Robinson. Ovation Award-winner Michael Matthews is the director. The Graduate will run in a...
Sunday, Jan 28th, re-introduces Laguna Craft Guild art show at Main Beach
On Sun, Jan 28, the Laguna Craft Guild art show is set to take place on the Cobblestones of Main Beach, from 9 a.m.- sundown. Tickets are free and open to the public. This is a small group of local Laguna Beach artists who sell handmade goods once or twice a month....
Offshore Drilling Protest set for Sat, Feb 3rd, Main Beach
On Saturday Feb 3, between 10 a.m. and noon, Main Beach will once again become the focal point for protestors wanting their voices heard – but this time, the gathering is intended to demonstrate opposition to the Trump Administration’s proposal to open up the...
Popular Jazz Festival Tickets Now on Sale
Each year in March, our neighboring Ocean Institute in the Dana Point Harbor puts on a fabulous 2-day Jazz Festival. It’s the non-profit organization’s largest fundraiser of the year with proceeds benefitting OI’s Adopt-A-Class program, which bring underserved...
Sapphire’s Adam Bernstein Moving His Mix to Newport
Just when I was getting into the holiday spirit, a Grinch has slithered his way into my happy holiday mindset. Sapphire’s famed Adam Bernstein is leaving our Laguna ‘hood and heading north to Newport Beach. This coming Saturday, Dec. 23rd is his last official day at...
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