RAW DONE RIGHT
CHEF ’ S CHOICE
LOCAL CULINARY MASTERS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE SEAFOOD DISH IN TOWN .
FIND THE BEST OF OCEAN-TO- TABLE DINING AT THIS TOWN ’ S IMPRESSIVE RESTAURANTS .
By CRAWFORD MCCARTHY
The sound of crashing waves is more than just the background music of Laguna Beach — it is a calling to chefs , an invitation to wade through a literal ocean of potential ingredients and flavors to delight guests . Ironically , in a profession that calls for a cook to manipulate ingredients to achieve their fullest potential , some of the very best seafood dishes are those which require no cooking at all . From sushi to seafood towers , and everything in between , raw preparations are king when it comes to presenting the best of the sea ’ s bounty in Laguna .
ERIK DE MARCHI ,
CHEF AND OWNER OF OLIVER ’ S OSTERIA
“ I really enjoy Las Brisas here in Laguna . It ’ s a beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous location and has some great seafood . I particularly enjoy the raw bar there and usually will order the yellowtail sashimi with my wife . It ’ s a nice change from my very authentic Italian food .”
The Driftwood Kitchen Seafood Tower
LAGUNA BEACH MAGAZINE 47