Hot Shop: Brass Tack

If good things come in small packages, Brass Tack in Laguna Beach is a great place toshop. Next to the post office on Forest...

5 Essential Cocktails Every Home Bartender Must Know

With all this rain, I have been anything but in the mood to venture outside in search of cocktails. This got me to thinking about what I could make at home, which in turn brought me to the idea to write a post on five essential cocktails that every home bartender should have in their repertoire. I’m sure you’ll recognize the names of these cocktails, but whether or not you know how to whip one up on a whim may be another story. Well, here’s your go-to-guide of tried and true classics that are perfect for any spur-of-the-moment cocktail parties, or taking the edge off of the work week in style.

O.C.’s Best Sunday Suppers

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Laguna Beach Line Noe Dives into Swimwear

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Get Your Continental on for Breakfast: European Pancakes

Pancakes are objects of pure pleasure, designed to make breakfast sweet. But too often they’re the result of early morning shortcuts: born from a...

Perfect Getaway: Ojai

Whether you’re trying to keep a New Year’s resolution or need a healthy getaway, aim for Ojai, a community devoted to fresh food, fitness,...

My O.C.: In Praise of Indie Coffeehouses

At first, I didn’t understand it. After I married my husband, we made the 45-minute move from Harbor City to Fullerton. One of the...

Next Chapter: Launching on a new wave

Kevin Naughton is no stranger to risk. He was arrested in Costa Rica for being a surfer, and he once used a woman’s stocking...

Smackdown: Irish Coffee

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Neighborhoods: New Eats at Irvine’s University Center

In the past two years, Irvine’s University Center, across Campus Drive from UC Irvine, has become a magnet for some of SoCal’s best restaurant...