Diane Armitage
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Harley Shifts to Summertime Casual Fare
On Wednesday this week, I unchained myself from my desk and joined a friend (Ali, the lead concierge at Surf & Sand Resort) at Harley Laguna Beach to try Chef Greg Daniel's outdoor dining. Several weeks ago, it was a happy relief to all of us when Chef Greg...
Rumari Offering $37.50 Family Meals
I was so busy last week that I can't even think of a metaphor to describe it. The weekend prior, I had invited four of my COVID-quarantined neighbors (meaning they're being as cautious as I am) to my roomy patio table for a Thursday night dinner. As I tore through...
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Laguna Beach Garden Club Gate & Garden Tour 2019
On Friday, May 3, 2019, the Garden Club will host its annual Laguna Beach Gate & Garden Tour, a major fundraiser for educational school gardens, local scholarships and community projects. This year’s docent-led walking tour from 9;00 am – 2:00 pm will visit...
Casting Call for Pageant of the Masters 2019 Show
Can you stand still for 90 seconds? The Pageant of the Masters is looking for volunteer cast members fr next summer's show, The Time Machine. Individuals of all sizes and ages are needed to be cast members in the world's most famous presentation of tableaux vivants....
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Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival: The Don’t-Miss Event This Fall
Just when you were feeling a bit boo-hooey about summer’s events fading into the setting sun, I bring you happy salvation: The Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival. Granted, this event doesn’t occur until Oct. 2-4, but I’m getting the word out to you now for four...
370 Common Kitchen: Chef Ryan’s Magical Meld of “Comfort Foodie Food”
As a dedicated foodie and restaurant reviewer, there’s nothing better in life than discovering a truly talented chef who doesn’t take himself (or herself) too seriously. This is largely the reason why I adore Laguna chefs such as Studio’s Craig Strong, Splashes’ David...
Laguna’s Newest Restaurants Offering Happy Hour, Too
It’s such a delight to see our two newest Laguna restaurants – Centrál Coastal Peruvian and Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas – succeeding right out of the gate. Both bring new, international flavors to this town of ours, and they both get started early in the day with doors...
Sergio’s Empanadas Opening Late August
A few weeks ago when I published my " 11 Restaurants Opening in Laguna Beach" article, I sadly missed the reporting of Sergio's new Empanadas shop, which will be situating itself next to Penguin Restaurant at 977 S. Coast Highway. When I missed the reporting, a great...
Sapphire Restaurant Mines Another Gem – Weekly Morning Breakfast
In 2007, when Chef Azmin Ghahreman landed the anchor restaurant space at the revamped Pottery Place, his “comfort cuisine” immediately raised the level of culinary in this town. From his opening day at Sapphire Restaurant, Chef Azmin has consistently innovated one of...
Gnocchi Night This Wednesday at Maro Wood Grill!
While we all love Maro Wood Grill, something really special happens on the 29th of every month (that would be tomorrow, Wednesday, if you’re paying attention). It’s Gnocchi night! Actually spelled the traditional way - “noquis” - in this Argentinian foodie café, Chef...
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Heisler Park Sunset Serenades: The Official Start to Summer
In my resident’s book, the official “start” whistle for summer blows when the May Sunset Serenades begin at Heisler Park. That, my friends, means that summer has already begun with Trapdoor Social leading the way on May 8th. The concerts all take place at the Heisler...
Mother’s Day Brunch in Laguna Beach
If you love your Mom, you need to treat her to Mother's Day Brunch in Laguna Beach! (Where else would she want to be?) With sunny sky predictions for next Sunday, you have a wealth of options available to you, but here's my lineup of favorites (alphabetical, to be...
Jazz favorite – Rusty Gillette Trio – plays Friday at Lumberyard
People are always asking me why we don't have jazz or blues here in Laguna Beach, which really renders me speechless. Aside from the amazing jazz LagunaBeachLive! continues to introduce to Laguna every week or so, we have an inordinate number of residing celebrity...
My Book Signing Party Set for Sun, April 26th, 4:00 p.m.
My book, The Best of Laguna Beach: A Traveler's & Resident's Guide is debuting next week! The "coming out" party is set for Sunday, April 26th at 4:00 p.m. at Laguna Beach Books. I want you there! We'll have plenty of wine, beer, drinks and my answers to any "best...
All-Star Hottest Live Jazz on Cinco de Mayo
Put some cha-cha-cha in your Cinco de Mayo this year! Laguna Beach Live! may have just completed its last live jazz event for the Winter Jazz Series, but you should know by now that these people never stop supplying regional and national celebrity talent to Laguna...
Nirvana Grille Throwing Great May 3rd Party for Cause
Nirvana Grille, one of our only restaurants with a Laguna Beach-grown chef (and the only female chef!), is already celebrating its 7th anniversary. On Sunday, May 3rd, Nirvana Grille is hosting an Anniversary “Gala” party that you definitely want to...
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