Diane Armitage
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Order Your June Brussels Bistro Meals Now
You've probably heard me wax on and on about the amazing Brussels Bistro "Monthly 10 Meal Pack." I had to have been one of their first subscribers in December, and I just can't get enough of this decadent, gourmet treat. I mean, folks …let's get serious … it's $89 for...
Comedor Offers Spanish Style Flair
New concept, Comedor, began its "soft open" three weeks ago in the old K'ya location at the base of La Casa del Camino hotel. The word "comedor" is Spanish for dining room or dining room table, and this new entry certainly highlights tapas and entrées of Spanish...
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Last Minute Options for NYE Parties!
If your world has been anything like my world this last month, you just woke up yesterday and realized that you've got to get a plan in place for tonight. Don't ask me how we ended up on the last day of the year already. Fortunately, there are quite a few party...
Laguna Beach Pride Rockin’ around the Tiki Tree This Friday
The folks at Laguna Beach Pride decided it was time to do a Holiday Party in honor of the LGBTQ community before everyone heads to family Christmas functions. The party takes place in the Tiki Lounge at Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill this Friday, Dec. 20th. RSVPs are...
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Local Lobster Season is On but No Local Lobster to Be Found
In Laguna Beach, we locals look forward to about three events each year. In October, it’s all about the lobster … for the month’s duration, you’ll find us standing on street corners in South Laguna, anxiously awaiting the unfurling of the “Local Lobster” banner at...
New Kid in Town: Lumberyard’s Popular Burger Goes Beyond
Over many years, the Lumberyard Signature Burger has never budged from my annual "Top 5 Burgers of Laguna Beach," and it's always been a best-seller on Cary Redfearn's menu. Over the last few months, though, the LYard champ is being challenged by a come-upper from its...
The Drake Brings Back Nostalgic Supper Club
Last night was the official "opening night" for The long-anticipated The Drake Laguna Beach. It was an impeccable experience, which is a rare thing to say on a restaurant's opening night. Yes, they're still stepping into their stride, but for a 0-day-old restaurant...
Royal Hawaiian Pulls Off 1st Argentinian Beef Agreement in Western U.S.
The Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill, long known for its iconic Lapu Lapu cocktail, recently invited two iconic and internationally renowned Chefs into full ownership and operation in January of this year - brothers Martin Molteni and Mariano "Maro" Molteni. Now, this...
Coyote Grill Howls Its 30 Years on Sept. 24th
In late August of 1989, the Michael Keaton/Jack Nicholson version of Batman was setting $100 million records, "Good Thing" was topping the charts from the Fine Young Cannibals, and Kim Bryant was opening South Laguna's Coyote Grill. Fast forward 30 years, and Coyote...
Tortilla Republic Closes Suddenly, Fishbone Hoping to Swim In
Tortilla Republic Laguna Beach abruptly closed with locked doors and a simple note this Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. Their note to the public stated that "Due to the recent influx of Mexican restaurants in Laguna Beach, it has become unsustainable for Tortilla Republic to...
Upcoming Events & News
Nationally Renowned Artist G. Ray Kerciu Hosts Reception Aug 12th
Celebrate Five Decades of Art with G. Ray Kerciu on Saturday, August 12, from 6-9 pm in an Opening Reception in the space next to the former Tabu Grill in Laguna Beach. Admission is free. Enjoy viewing nationally recognized art work and talking with G. Ray about his...
PMMC Helps Disentagle Humpback Whale
Many people know about our Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC), our homegrown Laguna Canyon hospital for seals and sea lions. This year, the team at PMMC has rescued 111 sea lions, 53 elephant seals, four harbor seals, two Guadalupe fur seals, a dolphin and a turtle....
Laguna Voice: About the July Finalists on Tues, July 27th
As you've probably surmised by now, I'm a giant Laguna Voice fan. A singing contest that takes place every Tuesday night at Mozambique, this is a showcase of absolutely crazy, crazy talent. Each week, up to 7 pre-selected singers are on stage with Francois Dean and...
What’s Better than Wine, Chocolate & Jazz?
My favorite weekly event at the Festival of Art? Easy. Thursday evening’s “Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate.” I’m not sure that this event needs a lot of salesmanship. When you have art, live jazz, wine and chocolate at your disposal for two full hours, life can’t get...
Junior Laguna Voice: Kids With Crazy Serious Talent
As you probably know by now, Mozambique hosts a very high-level singing contest every Tuesday night called Laguna Voice. Francois Dean, one of Hollywood’s “most wanted” musicians and producers, hosts the event with his own hand-selected musicians, and it’s simply an...
Driftwood Country Music Fest: Early Bird Tickets on Sale July 12th
After a very successful first year in 2016, Driftwood at Doheny State Beach expands to two days for Veterans Day Weekend 2017 in Orange County, CA. The Driftwood Country Music Festival 2017 will feature top-name country music, 100 California-focused craft beers, and...
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