No Reservations
THE EAT + DRINK ISSUE
BEAUTIFUL
INSPIRED EXTRAORDINARY
MAGAZINE
(L/r) Chefs LiNDsAy smiTh-rosALes, mArC CoheN, AzmiN ghAhremAN AND CrAig CoNNoLe
DININg IN LAgUNA
No Reservations The Dish on 14 of Laguna’s Top Chefs Now PouriNg: The BesT wiNes iN TowN • The ArT of The wiNe LABeL Dog-frieNDLy resTAurANTs • siP & sAvor oN The CeNTrAL CoAsT
published by
NOVEMBER 2010
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2010
Contents
52 top chefs laguna These 14 local chefs help define Laguna’s diverse culinary scene. By Sharael Kolberg
Features 42. Making Waves
Local artist Todd Kenyon sees—and paints—the sea like no one else. By Lauren Simon
46. vino Culture CoMes HoMes
Whether you’re looking to learn, buy or taste, fine wine is at your fingertips in Laguna Beach. By Cynthia Rupe
72. taste of tHe toWn
A restaurant resource for dining out in Laguna Beach. 82. artists & galleries
KRI SADO
Upcoming art events in Laguna Beach.
42
72
COVER PHOTO by KRI SADO RETOUCHING by TRACy POWELL
4 LAGUNABEACHMAG.CoM
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2010
Contents
Features
86. I Don’t Know Much About Art, But… art For wine’s saKe Much more than words, wine labels are often works of art chosen from the heart. By Dennis Power, Laguna College of Art & Design
89. perspeCtive
Upfront 10. Foreword A Letter From the Editor 14. Calendar oF events 18. Wine & Dine: Gone to the doGs Many Laguna Beach restaurants welcome fourlegged friends.
68. autumn accents
22. Eco: the low down How Low Impact Development and “green streets” could improve Laguna’s water quality.
Wine Country couture meets the Southern California coast. Photography by Tracie Spence Photography
24. Pamper: autumn hair repair Laguna Beach’s salons can help rejuvenate your tresses for fall.
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28. Shop: hip Kids When it comes to the latest styles for fall, Laguna Beach has your kids covered. 32. Art Roundtable: now FeaturinG Four galleries share what they look for when deciding to show the works of a new artist. 38. Travel: savorinG the Central Coast
Santa Barbara’s wine country offers the perfect weekend getaway. 32. Residential Confidential: taminG the waves
Pioneer Ian Cairns has helped shape the sport of surfing. 6 LAGUNABEACHMAG.CoM
Digital Exclusives
PUBLIShER EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Steve Zepezauer
ChAIRMAn OF ThE BOARD Allan Simon
PUBLIShER ADVERTISIng DIRECTOR Ben Warner
Go to OCinSite.com for bonus content from this issue.
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MAGAZINE
EDITOR Micaela Myers
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Tracy Powell ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jeanette Calo ART DIRECTOR Sonia Chung
View additional images from our exclusive photo shoots with some of Laguna’s top chefs.
gRAPhIC DESIgnER Aisha hakim Allie Parmentier COnTRIBUTORS Vicki hogue-Davies, Lauren Simon, Kri Sado, Chad nelsen, Cynthia Rupe, Sharael Kolberg, Tracie Spence, Dennis Power COnSULTIng EDITOR Moira C. Reeve ADVERTISIng COORDInATOR Tina Leydecker OFFICE MAnAgER Lynn Cook BUSInESS DEVELOPMEnT: Scott Sanchez ADVERTISIng SALES: Jo Beth Prudhomme, Shaena Stabler ADVISORY BOARD
See more of the amazing works of local oceanscape artist Todd Kenyon.
Louis M. Rohl: President, Board of Directors Laguna Art Museum, Dennis Power: President, Laguna College of Art and Design, Karyn Philippsen: CMP, President, Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, Michael Beresford: President, NetScope, Inc., David Wilhelm: President, Wilhelm Restaurant Concepts, Mark Christy: Principal, Hobie
nOn-EXECUTIVE ChAIRMAn, FIREBRAnD MEDIA, LLC.: Sir Robin Miller ©2010 By FIREBRAND MEDIA LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this periodical may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent from Laguna Beach Magazine. Views expressed herein are those of the authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect those of the ownership or management of the magazine. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Laguna Beach Magazine is published bi-monthly. One year’s subscription in U.S. is $24.50, $48.50 per year outside the U.S. Single copies are available for $4.99 at newsstands and other magazine outlets throughout the United States. To subscribe please log on to lagunabeachmag.com or call 800-999-9718 (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. PST).
Laguna’s take on Napa chic: Get the scoop on all the looks online.
TO OUR READERS: Laguna Beach Magazine invites you to share with us your reactions to our latest stories. Send your correspondence to Editor, Laguna Beach Magazine, 1146 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 92651 or to [email protected]. The magazine accepts freelance contributions, however, unsolicited materials cannot be returned and Laguna Beach Magazine accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to unsolicited materials. ADVERTISERS: For inquiries, please contact Ben Warner at [email protected]. FOR GEnERAL InFORMATIOn: Laguna Beach Magazine, 1146 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651; 949-715-4100; [email protected]; lagunabeachmag.com.
BEAUTIFUL
INSPIRED EXTRAORDINARY
MAGAZINE
(L/r) Chefs LiNDsAy smiTh-rosALes, mArC CoheN, AzmiN ghAhremAN AND CrAig CoNNoLe
DININg IN LAgUNA
No Reservations The Dish on 14 of Laguna’s Top Chefs Now PouriNg: The BesT wiNes iN TowN • The ArT of The wiNe LABeL Dog-frieNDLy resTAurANTs • siP & sAvor oN The CeNTrAL CoAsT
published by
NOVEMBER 2010
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2010
Contents
52 top chefs laguna These 14 local chefs help define Laguna’s diverse culinary scene. By Sharael Kolberg
Features 42. Making Waves
Local artist Todd Kenyon sees—and paints—the sea like no one else. By Lauren Simon
46. vino Culture CoMes HoMes
Whether you’re looking to learn, buy or taste, fine wine is at your fingertips in Laguna Beach. By Cynthia Rupe
72. taste of tHe toWn
A restaurant resource for dining out in Laguna Beach. 82. artists & galleries
KRI SADO
Upcoming art events in Laguna Beach.
42
72
COVER PHOTO by KRI SADO RETOUCHING by TRACy POWELL
4 LAGUNABEACHMAG.CoM
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2010
Contents
Features
86. I Don’t Know Much About Art, But… art For wine’s saKe Much more than words, wine labels are often works of art chosen from the heart. By Dennis Power, Laguna College of Art & Design
89. perspeCtive
Upfront 10. Foreword A Letter From the Editor 14. Calendar oF events 18. Wine & Dine: Gone to the doGs Many Laguna Beach restaurants welcome fourlegged friends.
68. autumn accents
22. Eco: the low down How Low Impact Development and “green streets” could improve Laguna’s water quality.
Wine Country couture meets the Southern California coast. Photography by Tracie Spence Photography
24. Pamper: autumn hair repair Laguna Beach’s salons can help rejuvenate your tresses for fall.
28
28. Shop: hip Kids When it comes to the latest styles for fall, Laguna Beach has your kids covered. 32. Art Roundtable: now FeaturinG Four galleries share what they look for when deciding to show the works of a new artist. 38. Travel: savorinG the Central Coast
Santa Barbara’s wine country offers the perfect weekend getaway. 32. Residential Confidential: taminG the waves
Pioneer Ian Cairns has helped shape the sport of surfing. 6 LAGUNABEACHMAG.CoM
Digital Exclusives
PUBLIShER EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Steve Zepezauer
ChAIRMAn OF ThE BOARD Allan Simon
PUBLIShER ADVERTISIng DIRECTOR Ben Warner
Go to OCinSite.com for bonus content from this issue.
™
MAGAZINE
EDITOR Micaela Myers
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Tracy Powell ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jeanette Calo ART DIRECTOR Sonia Chung
View additional images from our exclusive photo shoots with some of Laguna’s top chefs.
gRAPhIC DESIgnER Aisha hakim Allie Parmentier COnTRIBUTORS Vicki hogue-Davies, Lauren Simon, Kri Sado, Chad nelsen, Cynthia Rupe, Sharael Kolberg, Tracie Spence, Dennis Power COnSULTIng EDITOR Moira C. Reeve ADVERTISIng COORDInATOR Tina Leydecker OFFICE MAnAgER Lynn Cook BUSInESS DEVELOPMEnT: Scott Sanchez ADVERTISIng SALES: Jo Beth Prudhomme, Shaena Stabler ADVISORY BOARD
See more of the amazing works of local oceanscape artist Todd Kenyon.
Louis M. Rohl: President, Board of Directors Laguna Art Museum, Dennis Power: President, Laguna College of Art and Design, Karyn Philippsen: CMP, President, Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, Michael Beresford: President, NetScope, Inc., David Wilhelm: President, Wilhelm Restaurant Concepts, Mark Christy: Principal, Hobie
nOn-EXECUTIVE ChAIRMAn, FIREBRAnD MEDIA, LLC.: Sir Robin Miller ©2010 By FIREBRAND MEDIA LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this periodical may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent from Laguna Beach Magazine. Views expressed herein are those of the authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect those of the ownership or management of the magazine. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Laguna Beach Magazine is published bi-monthly. One year’s subscription in U.S. is $24.50, $48.50 per year outside the U.S. Single copies are available for $4.99 at newsstands and other magazine outlets throughout the United States. To subscribe please log on to lagunabeachmag.com or call 800-999-9718 (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. PST).
Laguna’s take on Napa chic: Get the scoop on all the looks online.
TO OUR READERS: Laguna Beach Magazine invites you to share with us your reactions to our latest stories. Send your correspondence to Editor, Laguna Beach Magazine, 1146 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 92651 or to [email protected]. The magazine accepts freelance contributions, however, unsolicited materials cannot be returned and Laguna Beach Magazine accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to unsolicited materials. ADVERTISERS: For inquiries, please contact Ben Warner at [email protected]. FOR GEnERAL InFORMATIOn: Laguna Beach Magazine, 1146 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651; 949-715-4100; [email protected]; lagunabeachmag.com.
