Diane Armitage
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Rumor Mill is Bunk: Alessa and Salerno’s Ristorante Not Going Anywhere (In Fact, They’re Partying)
Chef Alessandro Pirozzi has been in the spotlight this week, thanks to a rumor mill that announced the closings of both of his restaurants in Laguna Beach, Alessa and Salerno by Chef Pirozzi. And he wasn't happy about it. For the record, Chef Pirozzi has no intention...
Wild Taco’s Wild Year Results in Super Chill Opening
Bear Flag's popular taqueria concept, Wild Taco, opened on Thursday, Jan 16th in the old Johnny Rocket's space at the corner of Ocean and Coast Highway. Interestingly, the opening was 362 days from the day the City of Laguna Beach granted the company access to begin...
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Surf & Sand Resort: Special Offers for Locals
While our Laguna Beach resorts suit up for a busy holiday season, the Surf & Sand Resort wants to ensure that their beloved locals feel loved, too. The resort is offering a number of specials through the holiday season that make for awesome stocking stuffers and...
One-of-a-kind holiday paintings in our sky
During the holiday season in Laguna Beach, be sure to look UP to connect with the very roots of our fine city – nearly 400 hand-painted Holiday Palettes! As we all know, Laguna Beach was – and continues to be - one of the first and finest art colonies in North...
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Best cookies in Laguna Beach
On my way back to work, I stopped in to pick up a quick coffee at my favorite Laguna Beach coffeehouse, Laguna Coffee . . . and there they were . . . those awesome, amazing, terrible, addicting hand-baked, secret recipe cookies that former Laguna Coffee owner, Sylvan, cooks up in his own kitchen …
OC Restaurant Week no better than in Laguna Beach
Quite by coincidence, I headed into the famed Laguna Beach Kya Restaurant tonight for a rare sit at the bar for a small plates dinner (Truthfully, I was craving their unmatchable Cassoulet soup.) Little did I know that K’ya Bistro is participating in Orange County Restaurant Week, Feb 27th – March 5th and, after perusing the other restaurant special menus for the week ahead, I’ve got to tell you – K’ya should NOT be a coincidence for you and your week’s schedule ahead . . .
Valentine’s Day: Where To Go in Laguna Beach
Usually at this time of the week, I promote my top five favorite events in Laguna Beach for the weekend, but THIS time, I’m helping you out with cool events and MAKE-IN- ADVANCE RSVPS in Laguna Beach for that annual Valentine’s Day Event, WHICH OCCURS NEXT MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14th . . .
Casey’s Cupcakes brings gourmet cupcakes to Laguna Beach
Now, the delectable homemade Casey’s Cupcakes (passed down from Great Grandma) are making their way to none other than Laguna Beach …
Best restaurant for breakfast in Laguna Beach – Anastasia
Anastasia Cafe sits at the end of Ocean Avenue, about 3 blocks from Main Beach in the downtown village of Laguna Beach. Because it’s somewhat tucked in, it tends to cater more to residents than out-of-towners simply because we know where to find it! It’s a gracious, sophisticated favorite that offers one of the most unique breakfast menus in Laguna Beach . . . .
Laguna Beach’s Orange Inn: Love for all kinds of reasons
While the Orange Inn is largely dominated by tourists in the summer and during weekends, we Laguna Beach locals love congregating here on our early morning weekdays. The Orange Inn is really one of the perfect examples of why we love Laguna Beach: The coffee is one of the very best in town . . .
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Sawdust Festival Opens for Summer in Laguna Beach
This Tuesday was the party every Laguna Beach resident wants to be invited to – the Sawdust Festival Preview evening preceding the Friday (June 28th) opening of the Sawdust Art Festival. This is a great time for the locals to get out; get a first look at the year’s...
“The Vic” World Championship Skim Contest Set for June 29th & 30th
Look, I don't care what you think you have currently planned for June 29th and 30th. Cancel it. If you miss The Vic Skim World Championships at Aliso Beach, you've missed one of the greatest events in all of Laguna Beach. The skimboard heats start at about 7:30 a.m....
World Environment Day: Our Marine Mammals Still Need Help
This Saturday, I paid a quick visit to our PMMC - the Pacific Marine Mammal Center - in Laguna Canyon. While the PMMC facility isn't as overrun as it was a couple months ago when hundreds of sick and malnourished seals and sea lions were coming ashore, you'd better...
This Friday, Food & Fun To Save the South Laguna Community Garden
It's World Environment Day today and no better time than to get yourself into a Garden Cause! As you've probably learned from my numerous blog entries before, the Sough Laguna Community Garden is a phenomenal success to behold. Planted just a few short years ago, the...
Laguna Beach Gym – Art of Fitness – Offers June Specials
It is now exactly six months since your New year's resolutions. If one of those resolutions had anything to do with your body, your fitness and how you would look and feel on a beach in June … well, now's the time to ensure you meet that resolution. The Art of...
Green Thumbs, Brown Thumbs Welcome on Sunday’s Gardening Advice Tour
Ruben Flores, the owner of Laguna Nursery, wasn't just born with a green thumb - he's ALL green. He just looks at dirt and it rumbles up with spiky greens and floral somethings in seconds. No surprise then, that Ruben has also become something of a well-intentioned...
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