Diane Armitage
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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' 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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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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