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...

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Chef Craig Strong Opens Restaurant Friday, Oct. 5th

Chef Craig Strong Opens Restaurant Friday, Oct. 5th

This just in from Chef Craig Strong and his new Laguna Beach restaurant, Ocean on Main. I'm heading there now for a dining preview - news and photos shortly! His website isn't quite live yet -oceanatmain.com  but you might be able to call for reservations: (949)...

Lost Pier Café: A Local’s Love Offering

Lost Pier Café: A Local’s Love Offering

You’re not going to believe this. I finally found a truly great cup of morning coffee in South Laguna. It’s in the uncanniest of locations: The Lost Pier café. Right. I already know your question: “Lost Pier Café? Excuse me?” Correct. In the last few months, while we...

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Collector’s Choice Gala: The Best Way to Add Art to Your Walls

Collector’s Choice Gala: The Best Way to Add Art to Your Walls

Ready to add some great art to your life? Interested in acquiring something for that special someone for the upcoming gift-giving season? Our acclaimed Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) is celebrating its 27th Annual Collector's Choice Auction and Fundraiser...

Skyloft Debuts Taps & Tastes Beer Dinner

Skyloft Debuts Taps & Tastes Beer Dinner

Skyloft Beverage Director Louie Palmerin is one proud papa … and deservedly so … as Palmerin has skillfully crafted the largest and most innovative selection of craft beers in Laguna Beach. Now, Palmerin and Skyloft Chef Arthur Ortiz are raising the bar even further...

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Dogs Who Brunch, Laguna Beach – Samuel

Labradoodles seem to be the “designer dog” of the new century (see earlier Dogs Who Brunch entry on Bindi) and … seriously … who can blame the fact they’re hoarding all the Oscar votes? Take Samuel, the Labradoodle puppy, for instance …

Laguna Beach Valentine To Do: LOVE Art Auction

The LOVE Art Auction 2011 at the Laguna Art Museum is always a locals favorite as we “show some love” in support of our city’s museum. It’s a fast-paced live auction as well as a silent auction during which guests will have the chance to mix and mingle with collectors and artists.

Laguna Beach Valentine To Do: Music Festival

The weeklong Laguna Beach Music Festival offers a variety of music for all types of music lovers, and there are plenty of free events to find throughout the week. But THIS column is all about love, so we’re focused on “Tango Night” …

Valentine To Do: Winemaker’s Dinner

7 years ago, the Laguna Canyon Winery in Laguna Beach began a Winemaker’s Dinner that quickly became one of the most popular venues in town for Valentine’s Day. Their in-house Chef Edouard Vicqueneau is doing it up right again this year with . . .

Laguna Beach Valentine To Do: “One Love”Reggae Festival

This Valentine’s Day 2011, our little Reggae town of Laguna Beach welcomes Grammy Award nominated Pato Banton (Best Reggae Album), the fabulous Rebel Rockers, and classic favorites World Anthem. Better still, the evening’s MC . . .

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