Skyloft’s brisket | Photo by Samantha Wharton Local restaurants perfect the art of delicious, slow-cooked meats. By Tanya A. Yacina Savory sauces coupled with smoked or barbecued meat can make any carnivore’s mouth water. And there are plenty of options at Laguna Beach restaurants to satisfy a craving for everything Read More
The American wagyu beef burger features Spanish cheddar cheese, house-made pickles and more at Sapphire, Cellar-Craft-Cook. | Photo by Sarah King Photography Whether it’s made with a beef or bison patty—or a plant-based option—and piled high with decadent toppings, the humble burger never goes out of style. By Crawford McCarthy Read More
Nopal (left) and pollo asado tacos with an al pastor volcan (back) | Photo by Ashley Ryan Enjoy taqueria favorites at The Taco Stand, where everything is made by hand. By Ashley Ryan With the catchphrase “hecho a mano,” or made by hand, it’s no wonder the food at The Read More
Dick Metz with a Matt Kevlin-shaped balsa surfboard in 1954 | Photo by Surfing Heritage and Culture Center/Dick Metz Collection/shacc.org Dick Metz grew up during surfing’s heyday in Laguna, experiencing the sport’s evolution firsthand. By Sharon Stello When Dick Metz started surfing as a kid in the 1930s, his board Read More
Montage Laguna Beach’s wine collection | Photo by Montage Laguna Beach Laguna Beach tasting rooms and restaurants present an array of vibrant varietals all over town. By Ashley Ryan From beloved classics like chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon to more unique varietals like tempranillo and petite sirah—as well as inventive blends—there Read More
Broadway by Amar Santana’s Oh Beehive dessert | Photo by Sarah King Photography These desserts look almost too good to eat. By Sharael Kolberg Too often, savory entrees hog the spotlight. And, no doubt, at the end of a meal, you’re probably too full for dessert. But this part of Read More
Dr. Marie Hansen. Courtesy photo. With over 30 highly qualified candidates to review, Westminster School District’s (WSD) consulting firm, Leadership Associates, stated that this was one of the best superintendent candidate pools of all time. Ultimately, the best of the best rose to the top with a unanimous vote, the Read More
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations (PARTNER) with ASEAN Act, a bipartisan bill by U.S. Reps. Young Kim (CA-40) and Joaquin Castro (TX-20) that would strengthen the partnership between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Read More
In a non-traditional twist, Gwyneth Paltrow was called to the stand by her opposition this afternoon in the Deer Valley Ski Resort crash injury case involving Dr. Terry Sanderson. Sanderson’s attorneys spent most of their direct examination trying to replay the crash, which Paltrow repeatedly testified was Sanderson’s fault. Paltrow Read More
Your own decisions and actions typically determine your financial strategies. But outside events can affect your choices, too. And that may be the case with the recent passage of the SECURE 2.0 Act. This piece of legislation covers many areas. But here are some changes that may be of interest Read More
