As much as we love our tourists for their economic boost, we locals can’t help but feel a bit of happy-happy joy when Labor Day creates that invisible cut off day. While our city remains much busier year-round now, it’s still a welcome relief to be able to...
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...
Join The Ranch for a festive brunch in its Ballroom with hayrides from 9-10:30 a.m., holiday music, ornament decorating, California snow, pictures with Santa (the REAL Santa) and the 3rd annual pie-eating contest! This year, the pie eating contest will have two age...
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of meeting with Chef Camron Woods and Jim Tolbert, Director of Sales & Marketing, at The Ranch. Despite – or maybe because of – the development issues and delays at The Ranch, these guys are immensely creative in their efforts to...
For those of you still gnashing your teeth over the loss of North Laguna’s Jean Paul’s Goodies, I have amazing news for you: JP’s famous espresso machine was saved from the trash heap by none other than Ranch owner Mark Christy. Today, the completely refurbished...