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Laguna Chefs Share the Love with Valentine’s Day Menus
No matter what may be going on all around us, and despite the fact that social distancing is in play, Valentine's Day will always be our annual optimist. It may look a little different at our restaurants this year - the two-by-two tables won't be shoulder to shoulder,...
Superbowl Sunday Eats
With outdoor dining open now, our Laguna Beach restaurants are scrambling to accommodate residents and visitors. This coming weekend, though, might be a bit quieter than most as the Superbowl take over center stage. Typically, Superbowl Sundays are pretty quiet in our...
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Biggest Little Farm Film Teaches Biggest Life Lessons
Every now and then, I find a cool event outside of our city limits that I've just got to tell you about. My friend, Ali, turned me on to it, and I'm heading there this Thursday. In San Juan Capistrano, the non-profit Ecology Center offers a number of documentary...
Fly Me to the Moon With This Weekend’s Live Music
Alright, I'll admit it. I love the "American Songbook" (also called American Standards) era … you know, the fabulous and original Rat Pack boys (Frank Sinatra is still my favorite), Nina Simone, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald … the list goes on and on. They play as my...
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ROUX Bringing a Heap of N’Orleans Love on Aug. 15th
The long-anticipated ROUX is opening on Tuesday, Aug. 15th at the old (local fave) Café Zoolu location. Completely remodeled from stem to stern in French quarter homeyness, and with an exciting menu based on authentic French Creole, ROUX is going to be a must-visit on...
No! This Restaurant is NOT Closing! Wine Gallery Laguna Better Than Ever
You know what I love most about you readers? When you hear of a restaurant closing, you’re genuinely mortified. Many restaurateurs and chefs here in Laguna Beach have become family to us; we care about their welfare. So, if you’re one of the many who contacted me...
Get Your Famous Recipe Published and Created at Skyloft with GiveDish
Everyone I know has at least one “famous” recipe they’re asked to pull out for every family and friend gathering. My friend, Lisa, makes a killer filet of roast. My friend, Rhonda, makes a decadent crock pot potato dish, and my buddy, Rob, cooks up the best buttermilk...
Mozambique and Skyloft Expand Safe Ride Shuttle Fleet
In 2003, when Restaurateur Ivan Spiers took on the crumbing remains of Tortilla Flats with plans for a complete renovation, we knew we had a serious contender in town. He wasn't interested in trying a concept in a half-renovated space to see if it would catch on - he...
“Parallel” In Play as 370’s Chef Ryan Adams Opens New Restaurant
This week, it seems I’m on the subject of great Laguna Beach chefs finding new restaurant space to the south of us. Last week, Chef Rainer Schwarz opened his latest addition, Hendrix, in Ocean Ranch next to the Cineapolis theater. This week, Chef Ryan Adams of 370...
Laguna’s Chef Rainer Opens Hendrix in Laguna Niguel
In these last several years in my work with chefs and restaurateurs, there’s nothing I love more than talking with them about a vision they have for a restaurant and, then, seeing that vision eventually realized in solid reality. It’s no wonder that restaurant...
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NYE Dining in Laguna Beach + New Year’s Day Closures
If you're not necessarily in the mood for a large New Year's Eve Party in Laguna Beach as we see in the year 2016, perhaps you'd prefer a lovely NYE dinner, instead. Many of Laguna's finest are stepping up to the plate with specialty dinners on Thursday, Dec. 31,...
Christmas Restaurant Closures for Dec 24th, Dec. 25th
Even the best restaurants in Laguna Beach have to have an occasional break. Here's what TheBestofLagunaBeach has received thusfar on Christmas restaurant closures for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Restaurants that ARE open in Laguna Beach on Christmas Eve &...
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dining in Laguna Beach
Because so many of our restaurants in Laguna Beach are still run by families, many of the restaurants are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to allow their families to spend time with loved ones. There are, however, a few powerhouses (with great culinary!) in...
Laguna Beach NYE 2015/2016 – Big Parties
Consider this a preview to the upcoming Laguna Beach NYE as more restaurants and bars will be sending me their New Year's party details. For the time being, though, this is what I've heard on the street for our Laguna Beach NYE! NOTE: For live music venues the holiday...
Waffle Winter Wonderland Dec 19th
The Laguna Beach Ranch Team with Chef Camron Woods is unveil a family must tradition in Laguna Beach: Waffle Winter Wonderland on December 19th. (Now, who can possibly miss THIS?) The event will begin at 8:00 a.m., with an elaborate waffle bar that includes mounds of...
January’s Jazz Season Returns from Laguna Beach Live!
Laguna Beach Live! recently announced its new line up for its jazz season series, Jazz Wednesdays Winter 2016. The season returns to our Laguna Canyon cool event facility [seven-degrees], 891 Laguna Canyon Rd. for seven concerts, January 20 - April 13. This upcoming...
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