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A Retro Hideout

Feel like you’re turning back time in this new 1970s-inspired space at Skyloft. By Sharon Stello   At the top of the stairs, through the orange velvet curtains, a retro room awaits inside Skyloft. Brightly colored chairs are gathered around tables topped with vintage band poster designs from Metallica to Nirvana, Lynyrd...

Plant Power

Alternative “meatlike” proteins and vegetable-based entrees continue to push the limits. By Sharon Stello   Since Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger leaped onto the food scene with their plant-based patties in 2016, the alternative meat market has expanded to include vegan options made to taste like sausage, bacon, chicken and fish. There...

Garden Sips

Enjoy a green-thumbed approach with these local drinks. By Crawford McCarthy   Spending time wandering the great outdoors is said to be good for both physical and mental health—but what about incorporating the beauty and bounty of nature in our drinks? From botanical spirits to floral garnishes, garden-fresh beverages have begun to...

The Art of Sharing

Appetizers take center stage at Laguna restaurants, allowing diners to dig in as a group. By Crawford McCarthy and Laguna Beach Magazine Staff   The appetizer section of a restaurant’s menu has evolved over the years: Where it once was a hiding place for a collection of small plates, it has become...

The Magic of Mexico

With whimsy and well-crafted fare, Bodega Laguna Cocina & Cantina is an enchanting addition to the downtown dining scene. By Ashley Ryan   When Laguna Fish Co. announced its transition to Bodega Laguna Cocina & Cantina after less than a year in town, many were surprised. But now that the transformation is...

Winning Wings

Crisped to perfection and slathered in unique sauces, drumettes in Laguna are finger-licking good. By Ashley Ryan   Fried chicken wings are a quintessential American classic, served at barbecues and on menus across the country. But local chefs are putting their own spin on them, with Laguna Beach restaurants serving up unique...

Sensational Sandos

Wigz deli serves up tasty sandwiches, beer and more in a former wig shop. By Sharon Stello   On the wall in Wigz sandwich shop, a sign reads “Charles’ Wigs”—paying homage to a longtime wig store that occupied the South Coast Highway space for several decades. While recognizing the past, this locally owned...

Expanding Eateries

Local restaurants and chefs have developed their recipe for success in Laguna before branching out to open other locations across the region and beyond. By Sharon Stello   Erik De Marchi, chef-owner of Oliver’s Osteria, the charming Italian restaurant in Laguna Canyon that has been lauded on Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand list...

Raise a Glass

Laguna Beach’s signature cocktails range from classic to sweet—and some come served with an ocean view. By Tanya A. Yacina   Whether it be after a long day at the office or a fun day at the beach—or setting the stage for the evening ahead—there’s nothing like sipping a skillfully made cocktail....

Turning Up the Heat

Spicy dishes abound at local restaurants—if you can handle them. By Ashley Ryan   There’s no denying it: Menus throughout Southern California have been heating up. While trendy dishes are popping up everywhere, that’s not exactly the extent of it. Levels of spice are also being amped up, whether it’s in American...