Dining

The Ultimate 90049 Playdate Dinner Hack: A 10-Year-Old’s Hilarious Review

Hi. It’s me again. The ultimate 10-year-old food expert who actually knows what’s going on. My mom (you know, the one who thinks she runs this blog) has let me use the computer again, probably because she’s busy trying to figure out how to use the “boomerang” feature on Instagram without looking like she’s having a seizure. Anyway, I need to tell you about last night. Last night was supposed to be a normal night. A glorious, beautiful, parent-free(ish) night. It was a PLAYDATE. My friend—let’s call her “Friend 1” because privacy is important—was over. My 7-year-old sister, who is……

Dining

Coastal Latin Cuisine and the Magic of RAYA

RAYA at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is the resort’s signature oceanfront restaurant, a coastal Latin concept from acclaimed chef Richard Sandoval that draws on the seafood traditions of Peru, Mexico, Colombia, and the Caribbean. We ate there on our anniversary trip to the area, and I have been thinking about the ceviche ever since. This is that review, along with everything you need to know before you book a table, from the dishes worth ordering to how to get the best seat in the house. The Concept: Coastal Latin Cuisine With a Point of View RAYA’s menu is built around…