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SWEET TREATS THAT ARE ALMOST TOO PRETTY TO EAT
FROM WELL-MADE CLASSICS TO OVER-THE-TOP RENDITIONS
THE BEST PLACES FOR WINE TASTING
LOCAL EATERIES SERVE UP TEMPTING BARBECUE

Contents features / departments

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DEPARTMENTS
12 Editor ’ s Letter
14 Calendar of Events
18 Around Town A look at the latest happenings around Laguna
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FEATURES

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RIDING THE WAVE
Dick Metz grew up during surfing ’ s heyday in Laguna , experiencing the sport ’ s evolution firsthand .
By SHARON STELLO

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REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE
Tour some of Laguna ’ s top homes currently on the market .
A Luxury Landmark
MONTAGE RESORT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
| SPECIAL SECTION |
EAT & DRINK
Artful Desserts
Bold Burgers
Laguna Uncorked
Smoky and Saucy
Q & A :
BEYOND TENDING
CROPS AT BLUEBIRD CANYON FARMS
RIDING
A WAVE
DICK METZ LOOKS BACK ON SURFING ’ S EVOLUTION

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TRAVEL : ESCAPE TO PUNTA MITA
Indulge in Riviera Nayarit ’ s “ gateway to paradise .”
By STEVE ZEPEZAUER

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TASTE OF THE TOWN
Explore this restaurant resource for dining out in Laguna Beach .
COVER : Montage Laguna Beach celebrates its 20th anniversary this year ( page 34 ). PHOTO : Courtesy of Montage Laguna Beach
24 Community SchoolPower Chef Challenge ; A Culinary & Musical Experience ; Community Partners Breakfast
28 Fabric of the Community : Artful Awareness Loca Arts Education offers creative outreach for community members of all ages .
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Active : Off to the Races Coach Fred Pichay offers insight into one of Laguna Beach ’ s biggest track meets of the year .
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Q & A : Cultivating the Land For the last 13 years , the owners of Bluebird Canyon Farms have utilized their property as a research center for ecological practices .
82 Last Impressions : 10 Minutes With … Ken Aubuchon The Patriots Day Parade ’ s Citizen of the Year shares what he loves about Laguna .
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT : COURTESY OF SURFING HERITAGE AND CULTURE CENTER / DICK METZ COLLECTION / SHACC . ORG ; COURTESY OF THE RANCH AT LAGUNA BEACH ; CANDICE DARTEZ / CANDICE DARTEZ PHOTOGRAPHY ; COURTESY OF CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH ; MARY HURLBUT
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