Diane Armitage
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Restaurants Ready (Again) for Outdoor Dining
This week, when Governor Newsom lifted the regional stay at home order, it didn't take long for restaurants to get the message. Cleared to fly for outside dining again, just about every Laguna Beach restaurant owner has been hustling to get their outdoor patios back...
Plan Breakfast To-Go on Inauguration Day
Every four years, I take the day off for Inauguration Day. I vote, so I feel it's my duty. I like the spectacle and swelling Democracy heart of it all. This year, even without the crowds and the bands and the balls, it's still Inauguration Day, and I'm front and...
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Brothers’ “Chefs’ Table” is Double the Fun at Royal Hawaiian
When the Molteni brothers purchased the iconic Royal Hawaiian in January, Laguna Beach was in for a rare, "brotherly love" kind of treat. While Chef Martin and Chef Maro have independently operated award-winning kitchens all over the world, they've also supported and...
Monthly Garden Walk a Unique Discovery of this Magical Town
Many, many Saturdays ago, on a last-minute whim, I joined Ruben Flores’ monthly Garden Walk. Years ago, Ruben started the Garden Walk at his original location at Mountain and Coast Highway and continued the tradition after moving the nursery to North Laguna at...
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Owners of Lumberyard Introducing “Slice” of Gourmet Pizza Heaven to Laguna Beach
Last week, Cary Redfearn was given the final green light to bring his favorite thing about L.A. to Laguna Beach. The owner of locals’ favorite, Lumberyard in downtown Laguna Beach, Cary Redfearn will be opening his concept restaurant, Slice, directly across the street...
Start Reserving Now for O.C. Restaurant Week!
If you’re a foodie, you already know what I’m about to tell you because you’ve been looking forward to this week for … ehrm … 51 weeks since it last occurred. O.C. Restaurant Week returns March 5th – 11th for seven days of significant feeding at 100 Orange County...
Best Place to Watch Superbowl in O.C. – Laguna Beach!
It’s Superbowl Game Time with 25 TVs at Skyloft on Sunday, Feb. 5th The Big Game is on in a big way at Skyloft in Laguna Beach! With the most TVs in town, Skyloft’s doors open on Game Day at 9:00 a.m. Skyloft’s decadent breakfast menu is served until 3:00 p.m., with...
Chef Azmin’s Sapphire Restaurant: A World of Flavors
When longtime Laguna resident and even longer time commercial developer Joe Hanauer first considered the re-development of The Pottery Shack, he knew two things: First, it was important to cater to the everlasting love and memories so many thousands of people had with...
Rose Bowl Viewing Party at Skyloft – 25 TVs
I don't think I'm telling you anything new when I say that this year’s Rose Bowl beginning between USC and Penn State at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2nd. Skyloft Restaurant will be ready with 25 TVs trained on a single TV station. It’s fairly obvious that...
Skyloft Debuts Taps & Tastes Beer Dinner
Skyloft Beverage Director Louie Palmerin is one proud papa … and deservedly so … as Palmerin has skillfully crafted the largest and most innovative selection of craft beers in Laguna Beach. Now, Palmerin and Skyloft Chef Arthur Ortiz are raising the bar even further...
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Crystal Cove Tree Lighting on Dec. 6th
Here's one of my most favorite holiday traditions in Laguna Beach - The annual Crystal Cove tree lighting event. It takes place on Saturday, Dec 5 in the Historic District. The day will kick off with a holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring local plein air...
Hospitality Night & Santa Parade Returns This Friday!
Our Laguna Beach annual Hospitality Night happens Friday, Dec. 4th, 5-10 p.m. Normally, it's one of the coolest parties we have going on each year, and we have thousands of visitors join us to celebrate. While Santa's arrival at 6:00 p.m. is definitely a plus, there's...
Cocoa, Cookies & Carols at Hotel Laguna
Hotel Laguna will be ringing in the holidays on the evenings of Thursday, Dec. 3rd (Art Walk Night) and Friday, Dec. 4th (Hospitality Night) with a holiday open house in its historical lobby. As you join the throngs for Art Walk and Hospitality Night, be sure to drop...
Montage Sip and Savor Series Returns with Fun Holiday Classes
Once again, the Montage Laguna Beach is offering its "Montage Sip and Savor"series this holiday season. For the record, I will continue to lament the loss of their "Holiday Meats" class, which was taught by Loft Executive Chef Casey Overton. It was - very seriously -...
Montage Sponsors Holiday Concert in Lieu of Tree Lighting Event
Sadly, the big annual tree lighting event at the Montage Laguna Beach got to be so overrun with thousands of people that the resort wasn't able to safely provide the event any longer. So, this year, they're trying something a little different - and tickets are selling...
Grab This Thanksgiving Morning Treat
If I were in Laguna Beach on Thanksgiving morning, I would SO take advantage of this offer! On Thanksgiving morning, take a selfie of yourself with the turkey you're tucking into the oven … and then head on down to The Ranch for breakfast. Enjoy Camron Woods'...
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