New Chefs on the Block
The latest kitchen connoisseurs to set up shop in Laguna are bringing a fresh approach to an already impressive dining scene.
By Bria Balliet |...
On the Table
Vegetables Move to the Center of the Plate
Chef Craig Strong, of Montage resort’s Studio Restaurant, devised a new vegetarian tasting menu.
He puts vegetables from...
Ruby’s Diner Flips for Burger Day
Ruby’s Diner welcomes back Burger Day and will offer the quarter-pound version of the classic Ruby Burger with French fries for just $2.99 on...
A Thanksgiving Staycation
By Eileen Keighley
Are you being smart and avoiding the lines at LAX this Thanksgiving? Then here’s a new restaurant for your staycation list, one...
Skyloft Reaches for New Heights
By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy
Skyloft in Laguna Beach made a splash when it opened last November, offering rooftop dining...
Monday is Special at the Rooftop
Guests of the Rooftop Lounge can now enjoy a lineup of margaritas on Monday, which include the Spicy Patron Margarita for $9, the Cadillac...
Pre-Pageant Dining
By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy
Pageant of the Masters is an experience that nearly defies description: People dressed and posed...
Chefs Cook Up Benefit for Their Successors
Studio restaurant executive chef Craig Strong welcomed Chef Thomas Keller and other award-winning chefs into his kitchen at the Montage resort last month as...
The Joy of Eating
Guilty pleasures. We all have them—and, no, I’m not talking about anything else other than food.
Whether it’s ice cream, a big, juicy hamburger or...
Autumn Alfresco
Grab a blanket and a basket and discover some of the best parks and provisions to create the perfect fall picnic.
By Beth Fhaner |...
Off The Menu
Big Fish Tavern Hooks Big Flavors
By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy
The owners of the Bungalow restaurant in Corona del Mar,...
OC Restaurant Week Closes Saturday
Orange County Restaurant Week celebrates its eighth year and a dozen local eateries are participating through March 12.
Among the locals are GG’s Bistro, 370 Common,...
On the Table
Ocean Avenue Favorite Reopens With a New Vibe
After nearly a four-month closure, a longtime Ocean Avenue restaurant reopened this week under new ownership and...
Iconic Diner Celebrates 33 Years
Ruby’s Diner, which includes a Laguna Beach location, marks its 33rd anniversary with a $1.99 burger and fries meal from 11:30 a.m. until closing...
Tavern’s Wine Inventory Deserves a Toast
Selanne Steak Tavern, located in a 1934 home on Coast Highway, received its second excellence award from Wine Spectator magazine.
The award to 1,168 restaurants...