Dining

I Like Spike!
12.14.11
Fresh-grilled tasty fish, reasonable prices, served in a casual setting, what more could a seafood lover over ask for?
Spike’s Fish House, a popular fast-casual eaterie in Rancho Santa Margarita just opened its second location in Laguna Niguel and we’re fans—great ingredients, flavors and healthy options.
Spike’s has something for everyone, if you favor simple dishes, try the fish house plate that features a ½ pound of a grilled fish, like the panko style tilapia, or fresh wild salmon, with a choice of white or brown rice, and seasonal vegetables, chopped and sautéed fresh; or indulge in delicious battered cod fish and chips.
All dishes come with house made sauces like our favorite Spike’s sauce, a Greek yogurt with smoked paprika; poke sauce; chimichurri; pico de gallo; and lemon pesto aioli.
At Spike's we also highly recommend the Cajun salmon slider; Hawaiian ahi poke nachos; and fresh ceviche. Prices are reasonable from $2.95 for a taco or a slider, to $9.99 for tilapia fish house plate. Spike’s offers beer and wine too.
Spike’s Fish House is now open daily in Laguna Niguel (27020 Alicia Parkway #D), and in Racho Santa Margarita (30465 Avenida De Las Flores #C). For more information, including full menu, visit spikesfishhouse.com.
Fashion

Wear to Where: RJP Designs
12.14.11
Got jewelry on the brain this holiday season? So do I, that's why my holiday wish list includes everything from Robert Palazzolo's line RJP Designs.
I've known Robert for many years, when he came out with his eponymous jewelry line it wasn't a big surprise, I'd been waiting a long time for it. His career started in the international emerald trade, where he worked with high end jewelers as an importer of Colombia emeralds; with an appreciation for the intrinsic beauty of precious stones he quickly added rubies, sapphires and eventually pearls to his repertoire.
When he started his line in 2005 Robert was dead set on doing it his way, on his own terms, no cookie cutter pieces that anyone can make or buy. That's what I love most about these hand crafted designs, they're all one of a kind radiant beauties, made from the finest natural leathers, metals in 14 carat gold and sterling silver, Swarovski Crystals and gemstones from exotic places like: Siberia, Brazil, Thailand and Afghanistan.
Fortunately for one lucky Wear to Where fan Robert is in the Holiday spirit and he's giving away a Natural Bull Hide and Genuine Swarovski Crystal Cuffs (pictured above). Mark a person off your list or keep it for your own, but first go to my website LeslieChristen.com to find out how to enter.
Where: Solutions Denim | Newport Beach, Ohh La La | Carlsbad & Del Mar, Newport Colony Company | Fashion Island, Indexx | North Hollywood, Pink Laundry | Newport Coast
Leslie Christen writes "Wear to Where" for pacific-creative.digital each week. She is the owner of Leslie Christen | LifeStyling a business that does personal shopping, fashion styling, closet edits and organization. For tips on What to Wear and Where to Buy view her website at www.LeslieChristen.com and contact her at Style@LeslieChristen.com.
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