Chef Evan Lewis expands on her Sawdust food booth and catering company with a new restaurant offering delightful dining options for dinner and brunch.
By Sharon Stello
A longtime fixture in the community, chef Evan Lewis, who grew up in Laguna Beach, has run her Evan’s Gourmet Bistro food stand at...
Diversify your diet with beloved classics—a burger, ravioli, salad, pizza or eggs Benedict—prepared in varied ways at Laguna Beach restaurants.
By Ashley Ryan
There’s no doubt that the culinary scene in Laguna Beach has seen a lot of changes over the last year, and with new eateries come innovative new dishes....
Exciting culinary journeys begin as several new restaurants open in Laguna Beach.
By Tanya A. Yacina
As they say, change is the only constant. And it’s no different with Laguna’s dining scene, which has been cooking up some new offerings over the past year, while the community also bid farewell to...
Local resident Jonnie LoFranco has turned her business, Bread Artisan Bakery, into a culinary force.
By Anne Marie Panoringan
Although she lived in Los Angeles for a while, Laguna Beach is where Jonnie LoFranco grew up and where she returned to raise her children. Indeed, LoFranco’s roots are firmly planted in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
