Taste of Laguna, Great Food and Memories

Enjoy tasty bites and delicious drinks from Laguna Beach's finest restaurants at Taste of Laguna, on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Chef Azmin Ghahreman, CEO of Sapphire Culinary Group is the premier underwriting sponsor of the event that features local restaurants and celebrates award-winning chefs. It will take place at a fabulous open-air venue on the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach with music and fun under the stars.

Participating restaurants include:

15FiftyFive Lounge, Asada, Ces't La Vie, Gelato Paradiso, Harmony Tea, Hennessy's Tavern, Jan's Health Bar, Kitchen in the Canyon, Kya and Rooftop, Laguna Baguettes, Laguna Beach Beer, Laguna Beach Brewery and Grille, Las Brisas, Lumberyard, Main Street Bar & Cabaret, Mosaic Bar and Grille, Mozambique, Nick's Laguna Beach, South of Nick's, Oak, Okura Sushi Robata and Grille, The Organic Cellar, Reunion Kitchen & Drink, Royal Hawaiian, Rugg Winery, Sapphire Laguna, Sergio's Empanadas, Skyloft, Starfish Laguna, Taverna, The Cliff, Three Seventy Common Kitchen + Drink, The Grove on Forest, Ti Amo by il Barone, Tivoli Terrace, Tommy Bahama, Tortilla Republic and Whole Foods Market.

Cost: General $85. VIP $150 includes VIP Reception 4:30 p.m. parking and special "Swag" Bag. Entry fee at either price level includes all tastes. You must be 21 or over to attend; photo ID required.

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Festival of Arts is at 650 Laguna Canyon Rd. in Laguna Beach.

Taste of Laguna

Laguna Beach will showcase its fantastic food scene on Wednesday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Taste of Laguna & Business Expo, featuring more than 30 Laguna restaurants and Grammy Award winning Poncho Sanchez and his Latin jazz band. The event will take place at the Festival of the Arts grounds in Laguna Beach whererenowned chefs will offer tastes ranging from sizzling grilled meats and succulent fresh fish, to rich, decadent desserts.

Participating restaurants include Ascension Cellars, BJ’s Restaurant, Broadway by Amar Santana, Dolce Gelato, Driftwood Kitchen, Harvest Restaurant at The Ranch, Juice & Shakes, K’ya Bistro/Rooftop, Laguna Coffee Company, Las Brisas, Lumberyard, Madison Square, Mastro's Ocean Club,Mosaic Bar & Grill, Mozambique Steak House, Newport Beach Vineyards, Nick's Laguna Beach,  Nirvana Grille,  Ocean View Bar & Grill, Okura Robata Grill & Sushi Bar, RUGG Family Wines, Slapfish, Spice Merchants, Splashes, Starfish Laguna, The Cliff Restaurant,  The Organic Cellar LLC, Tivoli Terrace, Tommy Bahama Laguna Beach Bar & Grill, Tortilla Republic, Tres Sietes, and Whole Foods.

Also, more than 20 Laguna Beach businesses will be showcasing their goods.

General admission costs $60 and includes all tastes; VIP Tickets are available for $80 and include parking, early entrance to the Taste of Laguna and VIP cocktail line.

Outside food, drinks, chairs, blankets or picnic supplies are not permitted. Must be 21 and over.  

Tickets available at lagunabeachchamber.org, or click here.

650 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.