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Sawdust Locals Party: Surprise Restaurant Reveal Inside!

Local favorite makes a splash at Sawdust

Jun 27 •

Chef Leo Bongarra Drops the Mic 🥘 (And the Recipes)

Laguna’s fast moving chef sat down to talk flavor bombs, rule-breaking and what’s next. Hear it all here…

Jun 25 •

TODAY: Busker-style live music throughout Laguna's downtown

36 live music performances on every street corner and in between!

Jun 21 •

The Chef Comeback You Didn't See Coming

Newbie Piatti welcomes a great Laguna legend.

Jun 19 •

Beyond the Stilts: The Secrets Behind Amorelia’s Laguna Landing

New chef. New menu. New legacy in the making. Step behind the curtain at Laguna’s most anticipated opening.

Jun 18 •

🍇🍷🍽 From Wine Fails to Slippery Floors. We’re Fixing It All

And you thought restaurants were just a pretty face …

Jun 17 •

[VIPs] This Chef is BACK +Hidden Gem Dinners + A Grand Opening

A little hush-hush, a little haute cuisine — 3 tasty updates you’ll only hear here.

Jun 13 •

Laguna City Council Greenlights 2 of the Year’s Most Controversial Initiatives

Two Big Back-to-Back Nights at City Hall

Jun 12 •

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This Weekend's Wooden Boat Fest: A Flotilla of Fun

Best Father's Day gift AND family fun

Jun 10 •

Shiver Me Timbers! Sea Shanty Secrets & Wooden Boats Coming Up!

Monday at KXFM 104.7: Full Nautical: Wooden Boat Festival & Sea Shanty Star!

Jun 8 •

Your VIP Guide to June in Laguna 🍱 🎶 🎨

From duck confit to dockside boat fests — this month’s Laguna lowdown is ready

Jun 7 •

2 Big Openings, 1 Chef Shake-Up & What’s Next for Best of Laguna Beach

After 22 years, I’m taking Best of Laguna Beach to the next level – I’d love your support.

Jun 6 •

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