Wellness

Love, Laura's House

A nonprofit's mission to protect and serve survivors. Article by Lauren Lenyi October is more than just a month of tricks, treats, and fall festivities. It is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A month where non-profits, like Laura’s House, take care to remind the public of their mission to: “Change social beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.” The nonprofit works...

Food + Beverage

The Philosophy of Food

Chef Lindsay's Relationship with Food, Family and Health. Article by Lauren Lenyi | Photography by Brandon Lenyi Chef Linsday, a Laguna Beach native, is the embodiment of ambition. Her journey began when she opened her first restaurant at only 26 years of age, and her second, Nirvana by Chef Lindsa, at 28. Throughout the last 17 years, she honed her craft, becoming a culinary expert and deepening her passion for cooking. Participating in every aspect of restaurant life and work, her...

Food + Beverage

The Flavor of Fire

Argentine cooking — it’s where food, family, and friendship meet! Article by Lauren Lenyi | Photography by Tierra de Fuegos Four-time Golden Foodie Awards winner Chef Maro has been traveling the world most of his life. He was raised in Argentina, worked across South America, New York City, Laguna Beach, and before finally settling in Laguna Niguel to open Tierra de Fuegos.  This restaurant was conceptualized when the Chef briefly returned to Argentina, journeying from Ushuaia to Iguazu Falls...