Laguna Beach is the culinary hot-spot of summer, now that that Starfish, Nancy Wilhelm’s newest culinary concept is open, and we hear that (unofficially) Katsuya, the highly anticipated Philippe Stark designed restaurant will open Friday, July 8 in the former hush restaurant location.
Starfish, across from the Montage Resort in South Laguna Beach, is Wilhelm’s latest foray into "AmerAsian" cuisine with influences from Thailand, Vietnam, China, Korea, and India. The menu features summer rolls, pho, udon and soba noodles, Bhutanese rice, wok sauté, ribs, and other classic Asian dishes with an American twist. Favorites include the the Kobe sliders, wild mushroom garlic noodles, and the five spice baby back ribs.
Be sure to try a muddled cocktail with fresh hibiscus, gogi blossoms, lemongrass and passion fruit. Or choose from artisan beers on tap, and a variety of boutique wines.
We’ve been huge fans of Wilhem’s original Tabu Grill in Laguna Beach - reviewed here - and we’re thrilled to welcome Starfish as a new dining option too. The more casual Starfish features a center stage bar, black lacquered tables, Asian art deco styling, and antiques and objects d’art that make it a sexy eaterie. You can read more about Starfish in the Coastline Pilot here.
Open for dinner 4 to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
30382 Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 949.715.9200.
RVCA Surf*s Up!
Looking for the latest styles from RVCA for men and women? Becker Surf in Mission Viejo just received a great new shipment of RVCA apparel available online or in the store. Choose from cool screen printed graphics like the Koi Tee designed by artist Ben Horton, with a super comfortable vintage wash: a Hex Text tee made from 100% combed cotton; and for women, cute Junip pants with panels at the hips, back welt pockets and bottom cuffs.
Becker Surf is at 28251 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo. 949.364.2665
The Latest from greer's oc
Diamonds by Day at South Coast Plaza
Jessica McCormack, the London-based jewelry house known for its vintage-meets-modern aesthetic, has opened its first West Coast boutique at South Coast Plaza. The 1,600-square-foot space brings the brand’s signature style to Costa Mesa with antique furniture, contemporary art and…
Gift Better Sleep with Hästens at South Coast Plaza
As the holiday shopping season approaches, wellness is taking center stage on gift lists, and few presents say “I care” like a better night’s sleep. Good news for Orange County shoppers: Hästens, the Swedish bedmaker known for craftsmanship dating…
Caymus Wine Dinner at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine Benefits Therapeutic Riding
Henry’s Coastal Cuisine at The Waterfront Beach Resort will host a multi-course Caymus Wine Dinner on Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m., benefiting the Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach. Henry’s culinary team is partnering with The Park Club California…
Cult Gaia Brings Its Bold Style to South Coast Plaza
Orange County just got a new place to shop for statement pieces. Los Angeles-based Cult Gaia has opened a boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, with ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes and accessories all under one roof.
The brand started…
Follow Greer on Pinterest
from the blog
- 10.28.26 – Diamonds by Day at South Coast Plaza
- 10.28.26 – Gift Better Sleep with Hästens at South Coast Plaza
- 10.26.26 – Caymus Wine Dinner at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine Benefits Therapeutic Riding
- 10.26.26 – Cult Gaia Brings Its Bold Style to South Coast Plaza
- 10.26.26 – Medicare Plan Changes? I Can Help!
- 10.24.26 – Treehouse on PCH Casts A Halloween Spell
- 10.24.26 – Barnes & Noble Returned to Costa Mesa
- 10.22.26 – BUILD Brings the Heavy Lifting to Newport Beach
- 10.22.26 – Spooky Sips and Pumpkin Pancakes at Outpost Kitchen
- 10.21.26 – Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Think About the Choice
- 10.20.26 – Sushi Ii Enters a New Chapter as Sushi Suhama in Newport Beach
- 10.20.26 – Sushi-Ten USA opens Sushi Blissba in Cypress
- 10.13.26 – Foodie Heaven at The CAMP in Costa Mesa this Fall
- 10.13.26 – Gaby Moreno Brings Her Bilingual Sound to Musco Center
- 10.12.26 – Jerry Douglas Brings His Band’s Genre-Bending Sound to Musco Center
- 10.12.26 – Howl-o-ween Pup Pop-Up Comes to The LAB Anti-Mall
- 10.11.26 – Where to Eat Around the Newport Beach Film Festival
- 10.07.26 – Pups & Pours Pairs Premium Pours With Senior Dogs
- 10.04.26 – Ben Bliss and Christopher Allen Bring an Evening of Song to Musco Center
- 10.04.26 – Microbiome Scientist, AI Author Headline Library Lectures
More Daily Doses
- 10.25.26 – Bear Flag Fish Co. Opens Elevated Costa Mesa Location
- 10.22.26 – Go Greek Yogurt Celebrates Grand Opening at Irvine Spectrum
- 10.21.26 – Tiffany & Co. Opens Blue Box Café at South Coast Plaza
- 10.20.26 – Ambitious Ales Brings Its Award-Winning Craft Beer to Costa Mesa
- 10.20.26 – FARM Rio Brings Brazilian Style to Fashion Island
- 10.14.26 – Russ Bendel and Partners Open Creekside in Rancho Mission Viejo
- 10.12.26 – Tony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’ to Close Newport Beach Film Festival
- 10.10.26 – Wild Strawberry Cafe’s Monster Cookies for National Cookie Month
- 10.06.26 – Newport Beach Film Festival Opens With ‘Frampton’
- 10.04.26 – Honda Center Serves Up New Eats and Big Shows
- 10.04.26 – StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island Oct. 14-18
- 09.28.26 – NBFF International Spotlight Films Announced
- 09.28.26 – Pacific Airshow Celebrates 10 Years in Huntington Beach
- 09.18.26 – Roger’s Gardens Unveils Moonlight Masquerade for Halloween
- 09.18.26 – Get RELISH Ready: OC’s Premier Food and Wine Weekend Returns to Newport Beach
- 09.16.26 – Newport Beach Film Festival Turns 27, and the Lineup Is Stacked
- 09.15.26 – Purrs in Paradise Opens Its Doors at The CAMP
- 09.14.26 – Katella Commons Adds Five More Reasons to Get Hungry at OCVIBE
- 09.13.26 – Musco Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary Jubilee! With a Decade of Its Own Talent
- 09.09.26 – Maleza Brings Modern Mexican Flavor and Mezcal to The CAMP in Costa Mesa
