Diane Armitage

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Bodega Laguna Dropping Into Former Laguna Fish Co.

Laguna restaurateur Ivan Spiers is doing a fast and efficient restaurant...

Pinafini Joining Laguna’s Restaurant Row

At last a "coming soon" banner has appeared at the former...

Red Dragon Flying High

For oh … maybe about 8 years … the ownership of the Red Dragon enterprise on...

San Shi Go Closing Sept. 17th, 2023

The go-to sushi favorite for three decades, San Shi Go Laguna Beach, is...

Pageant of the Monsters Returns – Oct 2023

Just when you thought the backstage at Pageant of the Masters had gone dark...

Three Big Announcements for This Weekend (Aug. 18th-20th, 2023)

Three big announcements this weekend, Aug. 18-20, 2023): Potential Tropical...

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Best Margaritas in Laguna Beach, 2022

Best Margaritas in Laguna Beach, 2022

National Margarita Day is Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, an as far as I'm concerned, this is the love holiday we really need to be paying attention to this month. So, it's time to roll out (once again), Diane's updated Annual "Best Margaritas of Laguna Beach." Here's how my...

Best Margaritas in Laguna Beach, 2022

Best Margaritas in Laguna Beach, 2022

National Margarita Day is Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, an as far as I'm concerned, this is the love holiday we really need to be paying attention to this month. So, it's time to roll out (once again), Diane's updated Annual "Best Margaritas of Laguna Beach." Here's how my...

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Oct. 30th Garden Walk Explores 2 Iconic Laguna Properties

Oct. 30th Garden Walk Explores 2 Iconic Laguna Properties

This coming Saturday, Oct. 30th, Ruben Flores is pulling out all the stops on his Garden Walk with a special “field trip” to two of the most iconic properties in Laguna Beach. These properties are rarely opened to the public, let alone a gaggle of nature-loving,...

Ruben Flores’ Garden Walks 2021

Ruben Flores’ Garden Walks 2021

Every other Saturday, award-winning Landscape Architect Ruben Flores offers one of the most informative "field trips" around with his Laguna Nursery Garden Walks. Garden Walkers are asked to meet at the Laguna Nursery by 10 a.m. to purchase their day “pass” for $10....

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It’s Official: San Shi Go is Staying in Laguna Beach

It’s Official: San Shi Go is Staying in Laguna Beach

As of this past weekend, it's official: The longtime local favorite, San Shi Go, is taking up residence in the old Okura building at 858 S. Coast Highway. The San Shi Go "elves" have already been busy at work at the new location and Owner/Principal Koichi Sakamoto...

Order Your June Brussels Bistro Meals Now

Order Your June Brussels Bistro Meals Now

You've probably heard me wax on and on about the amazing Brussels Bistro "Monthly 10 Meal Pack." I had to have been one of their first subscribers in December, and I just can't get enough of this decadent, gourmet treat. I mean, folks …let's get serious … it's $89 for...

Comedor Offers Spanish Style Flair

Comedor Offers Spanish Style Flair

New concept, Comedor, began its "soft open" three weeks ago in the old K'ya location at the base of La Casa del Camino hotel. The word "comedor" is Spanish for dining room or dining room table, and this new entry certainly highlights tapas and entrées of Spanish...

Rebel Omakase to Open in Former Central Restaurant

Rebel Omakase to Open in Former Central Restaurant

Since we're on the subject of sushi, this just in: A Japanese chef has leased the old Central location on Forest Avenue. The City has approved his conditional use permit (CUP) and he's submitted a building plan for minor tenant improvements. "Omakase" is actually a...

Beverly Hills Seabutter Swims into Old San Shi Go location

Beverly Hills Seabutter Swims into Old San Shi Go location

Beverly Hills' posh and popular Seabutter is expanding to Laguna Beach.  They've recently signed a lease in the old San Shi Go location at the 1100 S. Coast Highway building. Touting "the freshest fish and Japanese culinary creations," Seabutter met with wide acclaim...

Harley’s Sunday Brunch is an Easy Sunday Morning

Harley’s Sunday Brunch is an Easy Sunday Morning

Weekend brunch has always been a special treat for me. Harley Laguna Beach's recently added Sunday brunch proved a fabulous destination last week. Bottomless mimosas are a great start, and Chef offers various juices to suit your favorite. The menu is hearty, offering...

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Pageant of the Masters – Casting Call, Jan 10-12

Pageant of the Masters – Casting Call, Jan 10-12

For more than 50 years, hundreds of volunteers have filled the Pageant of the Masters' stage each year. It doesn't necessarily require acting, dancing or vocal skills. In fact, your greatest talent lies in your ability to stand as still as a stone for 90 seconds. It's...

Last Minute Options for NYE Parties!

Last Minute Options for NYE Parties!

If your world has been anything like my world this last month, you just woke up yesterday and realized that you've got to get a plan in place for tonight. Don't ask me how we ended up on the last day of the year already. Fortunately, there are quite a few party...

Laguna Beach Pride Rockin’ around the Tiki Tree This Friday

Laguna Beach Pride Rockin’ around the Tiki Tree This Friday

The folks at Laguna Beach Pride decided it was time to do a Holiday Party in honor of the LGBTQ community before everyone heads to family Christmas functions. The party takes place in the Tiki Lounge at Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill this Friday, Dec. 20th. RSVPs are...

Montage Offers Something For Everyone on NYE

Montage Offers Something For Everyone on NYE

For years, the Montage Laguna Beach's Lobby has been known to gather up Laguna residents for a chummy sort of NYE celebration. Here's hoping the tradition continues! Here's what the Montage is offering in three locations this holiday. Seatings are still available in...

Laguna Beach Fire Dept: Spark of Love Campaign

Laguna Beach Fire Dept: Spark of Love Campaign

The Laguna Beach Fire Department, in partnership with Southern California Firefighters and ABC7, is again taking part in the annual Spark of Love Toy Drive. The campaign collects new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for underserved children and teens in Orange,...

Annual Surfing Santa Starts Holiday Events With Heart – Nov 23-24, 2019

Annual Surfing Santa Starts Holiday Events With Heart – Nov 23-24, 2019

Whether you’re ready for it or not, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is barreling down the tracks at us. You’ve already seen it begin with holiday décor and holiday ads but it really gets into  full-fledged, endlessly-cheerful caroling mode this coming weekend....

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