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Selanne Steak Tavern Celebrates 10 Years of Wine Spectator Recognition

06.29.26

Selanne Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach has once again been recognized by Wine Spectator, earning the publication's 2026 Best of Award of Excellence for the 10th consecutive year.

Co-owned by hockey legend Teemu Selänne and businessman Kevin Pratt, the restaurant is known for its extensive wine program, which includes a 3,000-bottle cellar and more than 400 wine selections from leading wine regions around the world.

The wine program is led by Advanced Sommelier and Wine Director Vito Pasquale and is particularly strong in California and French wines. Guests will also find an extensive by-the-glass program, rare bottlings and highly allocated wines, including grand cru Burgundies and large-format selections.

The award recognizes restaurants with wine lists that complement their menus while offering depth and variety for wine enthusiasts. This year, 1,830 restaurants worldwide received the Best of Award of Excellence distinction from Wine Spectator.

At Selanne Steak Tavern, the wine program is paired with Executive Chef Vincent Terusa's contemporary steakhouse menu, which includes signature dishes such as the 38-ounce Lord Stanley Wagyu Tomahawk and seasonal seafood offerings.

The restaurant recently expanded its culinary program with the introduction of VIII by Selanne, an intimate tasting experience offered Friday and Saturday evenings. Limited to 20 guests per seating, the eight-course menu features seasonal California ingredients paired with wines and cocktails selected by Terusa and Pasquale. The experience also incorporates handcrafted ceramics created by Laguna Beach artist Kyle Caris.

Wine Spectator's complete list of 2026 Restaurant Award winners will appear in its Aug. 31 issue and is available online.

1464 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach. 949.715.9881.

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Segerstrom Center’s Y2K-Inspired Movie Mondays Return This Summer

06.26.26

Relive the Y2K era this summer as Segerstrom Center for the Arts brings back its popular Movie Mondays series with a nostalgic lineup of late ’90s and early 2000s favorites on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza.

Returning for its 18th year, the complimentary outdoor movie series begins July 6 with The Parent Trap, followed by Men in Black on July 13, How to Train Your Dragon on July 20, The Lizzie McGuire Movie on July 27, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on Aug. 3.

Guests may arrive beginning at 5:30 p.m., with pre-show activities from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Movies begin at dusk, approximately 8 p.m. Seating is first come, first served, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets, low-back chairs, snacks, or a picnic. Tables, barbecues, and large food setups are not permitted.

Food trucks will be on site, and George’s Café will offer beverages and alcoholic drinks for guests 21 and older. Outside alcohol is prohibited.

All screenings will include closed captioning.

More information is available at ]https://www.scfta.org/shows-events/movie-mondays">[/url]Segerstrom Center for the Arts Movie Mondays

600 Town Center Dr. Costa Mesa. 714.556.2121

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