Diane Armitage
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Wild Taco Laguna Beach soon offering earlier hours for breakfast burritos
When Bear Flag Co's Wild Taco restaurant opened six weeks ago in the old Johnny Rocket's location in Laguna Beach, they chose to start with lunch and dinner items. Weekend breakfast, however, is a very big deal for Newport Beach fans at the original Wild Taco, so...
Chef Azmin’s last day of service at Sapphire is Saturday, March 7th
For 13 years, Chef Azmin Gharhreman has offered one of the most innovative, globally-oriented menus in Orange County. While I'm a fan of everything I've had the pleasure to try at Sapphire, I have to tell you this, straight up: If you've never tried the hot dog at...
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Sunset Serenades 2018 in Laguna Beach
You KNOW that spring has sprung when our local-favorite Sunset Serenades return! It's a happy day on Friday, May 4th when Sunset Serenades returns to the Heisler Park Amphitheater with a variety of music genres. It's a great way to roll in with an end-of-week picnic,...
Gate and Garden Tour Returns with 10 Private Gardens
It’s that time of year again: Friday, May 4th is the date for the Laguna Beach Garden Club’s fundraiser, the Gate & Garden Tour of South Laguna, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. This year, the diversity of the gardens in South Laguna stands out. The 10 private gardens on the...
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Easter Brunch in Laguna Beach: Complete Restaurant Directory
Granted, on Easter Sunday, Laguna Beach offers a couple "big" Easter Brunch events that (basically) allow adults to eat great Easter brunch food while kids hunt for eggs or hang with the Easter Bunny ( see Easter at Montage and Ritz-Carlton). But for those of you just...
Easter Brunches, Hunts And Easter Egg Coloring Festivities Ready for March 31st
Easter seems to have dropped in early this year on March 31st, but our ever-popular Laguna Beach Easter event people are ready and waiting for the hordes of kids. Here's a quick look at Laguna Beach Easter Egg hunts, Laguna Beach Easter Egg coloring events and Easter...
Starfish Asian in South Laguna Beach: A Stellar New Hangout
Restaurateur Nancy Wilhelm did all of us a favor when she launched Starfish Asian Cuisine in the Albertson's shopping center in South Laguna. While we love our quieter lifestyle down here (a whopping 3 miles from Laguna's Main Beach center), we haven't had any...
Carmelita’s Tops Mexican Restaurants in Laguna Beach
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant Laguna Beach As a Laguna Beach resident, I still miss Javier's in Laguna's downtown and that's a LONG miss, given that the restaurant pulled up stakes in 2007. Now, thanks to Carmelita's on Broadway, I might finally be getting over the...
French 75 Says “Au Revoir”
Tonight was the last night for French 75's immaculate chocolate soufflés. After 15 years of great jazz, lively clientele and memorable escargot dishes, French 75 has called it a day. The company has sold its restaurant to a new restaurant group that will be...
At Last! NEApolitan Pizza Opens in South Laguna
It's been a long, slow summer since the sale of favorite South Laguna Beach coffee house Cafe Vienna to the NEApolitan owners. When, oh when, was this place going to actually open? As the months crawled by, all but the owner David Mainiero, Jr., and Chef Frank Deloach...
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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...
Tibetan Monks Begin “Buddhist Healing” Sand Mandala
On Tuesday, I like to think Laguna Beach suddenly became brighter when the Buddhist monks arrived to complete a "Buddhist healing" sand mandala at the Neighborhood Congregational Church. Various Facebook fans and friends have checked in to tell me that they've run...
The Monks Are Returning Tues, Nov. 5th, 2013 to Build a Sand Mandala!
A couple weeks ago, Stu and Shaena of StuNewsLaguna.com were interviewing me during their radio show at KX 93.5 and asked me what I thought the "Best Event" of Laguna Beach was. Granted, there are more great events in a single month in Laguna Beach than most towns...
Great Costume This Year? Here’s Where You Need To Be Circulating …
Years ago, I had the most awesome costume - I was a Bleeding Eyeball, compliments of an industrial PVC ball that covered me head to knee. It was fabulous. I spent the entire Halloween week circulating to every commercial costume party I could find and winning every...
KX 93.5 Festival of Music Tickets Are Selling Quickly
Our Mighty Little Radio Station that could – KX 93.5 – has pulled off another miracle with an "OK" from the City of Laguna Beach for an actual concert on the Festival Grounds . . . like a REAL concert. On Nov. 2nd, doors open at 4:30 p.m. and tickets are selling...
Woof! It’s Annual Best Friend’s Brunch This Sunday!
Gather up your family, friends and dogs and come on down this Sunday (Nov. 3rd) to the 7th Annual “My Best Friend’s Brunch,” 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Of course, all well-mannered dogs are happily welcome. While pooches get in free as the day’s honored guests, pre-sale...
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