Where to Eat

If you're looking for ideas where to take the family for lunch or dinner, here are some family-friendly places I have tried.

Dining

Las Brisas Laguna Beach New Patio Menu

Last week, my husband and I had a date night so we headed over to LAS BRISAS in Laguna Beach to try their new items on their patio menu. As they are located off Pacific Coast Hwy, they are very close to the beach. We were dining with an amazing view. It was hot and sunny that day, but the umbrellas were up giving us shade. As the sun started to set, they slowly took them down. Patio seating is first come first serve. As you can imagine, you might need to hang out a little to snag a table. There are also seating indoors, and a more formal dining area. It makes … READ MORE >>

Black Angus Steakhouse – Secret Menu Item + Gift Card Giveaway!

We stopped into BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE to try their new Grilled Teriyaki Short Ribs. It comes with choice of 2 classic sidekicks and fresh pineapple Pico de Gallo. I paired mine with a loaded baked potato and green beans. My husband asked for mashed potatoes and broccoli. (See more Classic Sidekick options below). It’s only available on their secret menu for a limited time, and offered at two locations – Buena Park and Whittier. CLASSIC SIDEKICKS Garden salad coleslaw loaded baked potato soup steak soup wild west onion rings french fries mac & cheese home-style mashed potatoes Classic baked potato loaded baked potato au gratin potatoes s fresh green beans with … READ MORE >>

Camping: Meal Planning Tips for Large Groups

Meal Planning was a big part of our experience at Yosemite National Park. You might have seen some of the fun things we served across our social feeds. When you’re going with a large group, prior planning is necessary so that you are not only sharing the cost, but you’re feeding everyone in a timely manner and you’re not wasting food either. You can get as creative as you’d like and most everyone (since they are hungry) will try it. I couldn’t ask for a better group to do this with, and it all came out so good. When everyone do their part, it comes out beautifully. Meal Planning Group … READ MORE >>

Pageant of the Masters Presented By Festival of Arts Laguna Beach Summer 2018!

Presented by the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach, the Pageant of the Masters is celebrating their 85th Anniversary this summer! The living masterpieces are re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art with real people posing to look exactly like the original pieces. It is amazing! Offered nightly July 7th through September 1st, their 2018 production of “Under the Sun” will honor masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Kleitsch, Rosenthal, Monet, Kuntz, Sargent, and Wasil. A live narrator will guide us through the story of each tableaux vivants (“living picture”) accompanied by the music of a professional orchestra. The finale of the Pageant will feature Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” Media Preview … READ MORE >>

Islands Restaurants Celebrates Pineapple Season + Giveaway!

Sponsored Content. Opinions are my own. Did you know it is peak season for pineapples from March through July? ISLANDS RESTAURANTS use nearly 182,000 fresh pineapple every year! To celebrate this tropical gem, they are bringing back their Maggie Margarita which is infused with house-made grilled pineapple tequila. (Just in time for Margarita Month, right?) Other items perfect for the occasion – Hawaiian Burger with grilled pineapple rings and teriyaki sauce, their Yaki Tacos are topped with fresh pineapple salsa, and children get fresh pineapple skewers as a side option for their meals.   Gremmie Menu The children can order a side of fresh pineapple with yogurt dip or they … READ MORE >>

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