65323 Sat Dec 25 14:00:25 -0800 2004 3 2 Los Angeles Area 0 351935 I'm a NY hound travelling to Laguna Nigel in May. I would greatly appreciate any restaurant suggestions (upscale and downscale) in the area, including Mexican. Thanks in advance! Sat Dec 25 14:00:25 -0800 2004 0 sam 1 351956 Laguna Niguel is still rather new (as compared to Los Angeles), but has a more than just a few good places. I will name just a few (not to Bogart the board) DINNER: Savannah Chop House 32441 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel 949/493-7107 http://www.culinaryadventures.com/Pages/Savannah.html Mirabeau French Cusine 17 Monarch Bay Plaza, Dana Point (Actually, just off of Laguna Niguel's Crown Valley Parkway near PCH) 949/234-1679 CASUAL BREAKFAST (or even lunch): Mimi's Cafe (a very good chain) 27430 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel 949/643-0206 http://www.mimiscafe.com/ LUNCH: Cafe Neff 23811 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel (It's in a private Design Center, so call first) (949) 831-9464 Apples-A-Day Health Food 30262 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel 949/495-3250 BBQ: Real BBQ/Clayton Shurley's 26741 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo (949) 389-0320 (in a huge shopping center, but next to/closetst to the Edwards Theater there) (although some members of CBBQA have removed their Newport Beach recommendation a few months ago-it's still the best you'll find in OC) Menu at http://holyjoe.net/hhc2003/bbq.htm JUST OUTSIDE OF LAGUNA NIGUEL: King's Fish House (very good chain) 24001 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills 949/586-1515 http://www.kingsfishhouse.com/ Harbor Grill in Dana Point Harbor (not far from Laguna Niguel) http://www.harborgrill.com/ And, Laguna Beach (enter from Laguna Niguel on Crown Valley Pkwy at PCH) has many wonderful choices. And, there are a few great choices in nearby San Juan Capistrano. Let us know if you want to explore those nearby areas. Sun Dec 26 13:18:38 -0800 2004 351935 0 kc girl 1 351957 In addition, I would strongly suggest you visit The Montage Resort and Spa in Laguna Beach while you're here. It's rather new and even going to expand a new business across the highway where the Aliso Creek golf course is now. And, it's expensive, but compared to NY!!!! Note: Tasting menu is about $110 without wine. For the best view and walking grounds, wonderful Lobby Lounge Bar with piano, and incomparable, ever-changing tasting menu at the Studio (and The Loft restaurant and Mosaic Bar and Grill ain't bad either!) Hope the weather is nice enough for a full day tour. Link: http://www.montagelagunabeach.com/index.html?SEOP=california_resorts&referrer= Sun Dec 26 13:29:51 -0800 2004 351935 0 kc girl 1 351970 Local burger hangout is Ted's Place, just up Aliso Creek, from La Paz. Lots of breakfast and lunch specials specials. Sun Dec 26 19:43:42 -0800 2004 351935 0 Curt