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Gallery: Annual Taste of Laguna Serves Up Great Food and Music
Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce's highly-anticipated event, Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival was held on Oct. 13 at the Festival of Arts.
Taste...
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Sapphire Will Shine Under New Owner
Earlier this month Chef Craig Strong closed his Ocean at Main restaurant in downtown Laguna Beach, citing the...
OC Restaurant Week Returns for 12th Year
The 12th annual OC Restaurant Week launches with a party on Saturday, March 7, from 2-5 p.m. at Marriott Irvine Spectrum. Guests attending this...
Local Restaurants Offer Special Christmas Menus
Sapphire Laguna
Sapphire Laguna offers a home-cooked Christmas Eve meal, featuring a three-course menu with a choice of starter, entree and dessert. The holiday menu...
Celebrate at The Ranch
The Ranch will offer special meals and events for the holiday season. On Saturday, Dec. 14, all are invited to Pancakes with Santa from 8–11:30...
Tommy Bahama Closes Its Doors
Loyal patrons of Tommy Bahama in downtown Laguna Beach gathered at the restaurant on Tuesday night to bid farewell to the beloved establishment.
After rumors...
Cuisine with a View
Now that tourist season is over, it’s safe to dine out again at popular restaurants. One of those is Las Brisas in Laguna Beach,...
AVEO to Host Last Wine Dinner of the Summer
Escape to Italy before summer ends with AVEO Table + Bar’s Italian wine dinner. The award-winning Mediterranean restaurant located within the Monarch Beach Resort...
The Drake to Debut Flagship Location in Laguna
The Drake restaurant & live music lounge is set to debut its flagship location in Laguna Beach this summer at 2894 South Coast Highway.
“We...
Burger Week Comes to Orange County
This summer, Orange County will experience its inaugural Burger Week from Sunday, July 14, through Saturday, July 20. Presented by The Fork Report, the event will highlight burgers from...
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A Culinary Conversation With Chef Craig Strong
Michelin has come to Orange County.
No, not the tires, although they do play an historic role. The Michelin...
A Culinary Prelude to Laguna Beach Arts
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By Christopher Trela | NB Indy
Summer is fast approaching, which means it’s nearly time to celebrate the arts in Laguna Beach. The...
Local Chefs Celebrate Loved Ones with Holiday Traditions
By Rachelle Cano, Special to the Independent
Long after our parents and grandparents have left us, our family traditions continue. Traditions—the things that outlive any...
Three Seventy Common Changes Ownership
Chef and restaurateur Ryan Adams will be handing over the reins of his acclaimed Laguna Beach restaurant, Three Seventy Common Kitchen+Drink, to Chef Greg...
Food Lovers Can Weigh In
Orange County foodies are invited to vote for their culinary favorites during a two-week period from Aug. 3-17.
The Golden Foodie Awards recognizes the best...