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The Best of Laguna Beack

• I’ve moved all new Best of Laguna Beach to BestofLagunaBeach.com
  If you landed here, you’ve landed on my “archive” site with thousands of articles about “The Best of Laguna Beach.” My latest and weekly updates are now here: https://BestofLagunaBeach.com This […] The post I’ve moved all new Best of Laguna Beach to BestofLagunaBeach.com appeared first on The Best of Laguna Beach.
• Bodega Laguna Dropping Into Former Laguna Fish Co.
  Laguna restaurateur Ivan Spiers is doing a fast and efficient restaurant makeover worthy of one of those Netflix series. In a mere month’s time, he’s shifting the Laguna Fish Co. […] The post Bodega Laguna Dropping Into Former Laguna Fish Co. appeared first on The Best of Laguna Beach.
• Pinafini Joining Laguna’s Restaurant Row
  At last a “coming soon” banner has appeared at the former Javier’s/Asada/Tortilla Republic/Fishbone building at 480 S. Coast Highway. YAY! The Pinafini Restaurant & Bar plans to open in early […] The post Pinafini Joining Laguna’s Restaurant Row appeared first on The Best of Laguna Beach.
• Red Dragon Flying High
  For oh … maybe about 8 years … the ownership of the Red Dragon enterprise on Coast Highway has kept their cards close to the chest. But I’d say it’s […] The post Red Dragon Flying High appeared first on The Best of Laguna Beach.
• San Shi Go Closing Sept. 17th, 2023
  The go-to sushi favorite for three decades, San Shi Go Laguna Beach, is permanently closing on Saturday, Sept. 16th. Laguna Beach residents are, to say the least, bummed. San ShiGo […] The post San Shi Go Closing Sept. 17th, 2023 appeared first on The Best of Laguna Beach.
• Pageant of the Monsters Returns – Oct 2023
  Just when you thought the backstage at Pageant of the Masters had gone dark for the winter season, there seems to be some creepy rustling going on. Beginning October 27th […] The post Pageant of the Monsters Returns – Oct 2023 appeared first on The Best of Laguna Beach.
• Three Big Announcements for This Weekend (Aug. 18th-20th, 2023)
  Three big announcements this weekend, Aug. 18-20, 2023): Potential Tropical Storm This Weekend  Laguna Beach is anticipating the possibility of heavy rains and surf this weekend and into early next […] The post Three Big Announcements for This Weekend (Aug. 18th-20th, 2023) appeared first on The Best of Laguna Beach.
• Laguna’s “The Stand Natural Foods Restaurant” Closing?
  The next three week’s might be The Stand’s last stand.  Alizabeth “Alisa” Arciniaga, owner of The (venerable) Stand Natural Foods Restaurant since 2015, says she simply can’t afford its upkeep […] The post Laguna’s “The Stand Natural Foods Restaurant” Closing? appeared first on The Best of Laguna Beach.
• Chefs Leo Bongarra and Maro Molteni Shake Up Terra
  Folks, please allow me an editor’s note here on the front end. I’m called “BEST of Laguna Beach” because I only focus on the best there is in our magical […] The post Chefs Leo Bongarra and Maro Molteni Shake Up Terra appeared first on The Best of Laguna Beach.
• Renowned Rumari Gets a Reboot
  The long-adored Ristorante Rumari in Laguna Beach has re-emerged with a fresh face and brand; she now calls herself simply “Rumari” with a focus on Mediterranean fare that meanders Italy’s […] The post Renowned Rumari Gets a Reboot appeared first on The Best of Laguna Beach.