Diane Armitage
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Did You Hear that Dinner Bell at Sapphire’s Pantry?
As you know, in the middle of all this uproar Restaurateur Russ Bendel is working to get the revitalized Sapphire, Cellar. Craft. Cook in play for those days when all of our restaurants are granted opening reprieve. While he still putters in the main restaurant, his...
Fabulous Salads to Beat Back the COVID Bloat
OK, let's admit it. When this whole "stay at home" thing began in early March, many of us may have been guilty of diving into comfort food and snacks. Three weeks ago, beef stroganoff and anything with pepperoni seemed very sensible and essential food groups to me....
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World’s Largest Skim Contest, The Vic 2019, Returns Aug. 18th
In May this year, the Pros' United Skim Tour began 2018's seasonal run for the crown at a full-on gallop. The Tour hits both coasts, with Cabo San Lucas and Santa Cruz early in the season, followed by East Coast Outer Banks (NC) and Dewey Beach, Delaware continuing to...
Monthly Garden Walk a Unique Discovery of this Magical Town
Saturday morning, 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 Jasmine. I tell...
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New Year’s Eve at The Rooftop & Kya Bistro in Laguna Beach
Once again, New Year's Eve at the Rooftop Lounge and K'ya Bistro look to be two of the largest parties in Laguna Beach this year. K'ya Bistro is at it again with a free New Year's Eve party from 10 p.m. to midnight in the lobby of La Casa del Camino. Live music...
Laguna Beach New Year’s Eve – Starfish Speakeasy
For a memorable Laguna Beach New Year's Eve, stay out of the downtown fray and slink down south to the Starfish Speakeasy (formerly Starfish Asian Cuisine). The boys at the front will know you're a member when you knock three times and say "red lotus" for entry....
Spark Your Holidays with Montage Laguna Beach Cooking & Champagne Classes
To add even more sparkle to your holiday season, the Montage Laguna Beach Chefs and Sommeliers are offering a great new series of "flavors and spirits of the season with six afternoon "Sip and Savor" events. Through December, register for 2-hour, interactive cooking...
For Thanksgiving Non-Turkey Lovers, Starfish Asian Cuisine Offering Lobster
While many restaurants in town are open during Thanksgiving and offering traditional turkey-and-all-the-fixins, the folks at Starfish Asian Cuisine have another solution. Rather than chowing on a big bird, consider Starfish's answer to Thanksgiving gratitude with...
A Perfect Weekend for the New Mozambique Verandah
With Santa Ana warmth predicted through our Laguna Beach weekend, there's no better time to head over to Mozambique's new Verandah. In fact, if you head there today (Friday), you still enjoy the weekly Happy Hour cocktail lineup there, too. An open-air deck on the...
This Sunday, Sip & Shuck for Surfrider Foundation
This Sunday, Nov. 10th, it's an Oysterfest at the ocean shore when The Deck and neighboring Bungalows host a shindig for The Surfrider Foundation. Aptly named "Sip & Shuck," this Oysterfest offers a rare opportunity to enjoy fresh oysters on the Deck's oceanfront...
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Best Area Tennis Shop – String Tennis – Moves This Weekend
Having just secured the most awesome-ist ticket to the Indian Wells BNP Paribas Tennis Open, I figure at least a few hundred readers out there might also have tennis on the mind. Time to tune up, get your new 2014 gear, and start babbling statistics about every...
Legendary Musicians This Wednesday for Laguna Friendship Shelter
The non-profit Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter has always rocked our little town, so it's no surprise that its largest fundraiser is a "Rock Star Evening." Known for its absolute commitment to helping homeless adults get back on the road to self-sufficiency and...
It’s All About the Love at Nursery’s Valentine’s Cabaret
Ruben Flores (the popular owner of Laguna Nursery) is all about the love with the return of his popular Valentine's Cabaret. Yep, it's right smack on the holiday, Friday, Feb. 14th, from 6:30 - 10 p.m. The Cabaret, a fest of professional singers, piano players and...
Most Popular Laguna Beach Summer Camp Taking RSVPs NOW
It may only be February, but the most popular Laguna Beach summer camp is already taking registration … and these spaces fill up faster than a seal can gulp down his daily sushi. Camp Pinniped at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center has announced its 2014...
Get in on the Art Heist, Feb. 8th, Laguna’s Biggest Art Auction
Ladies, dig out your slinkiest cocktail dresses and men, man your bowler hats. It’s time to get down to the business of stealing some art. Well, sort of. On Feb. 8th at the Laguna Art Museum, The Art of the Heist Annual Art Auction will have its day. Themed after the...
Biggest Superbowl Parties in Laguna Beach
Some of you may already be committed to viewing the Animal Planet's 10th Annual Puppy Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 2nd (national anthem again warbled by Pepper the Parrot). Others of you may already be committed to couch time at yours or a friend's house for a viewing of the...
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