SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2024 | LAGUNABEACHMAGAZINE . COM

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2024

DEPARTMENTS

15 Editor ’ s Letter

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16 Calendar of Events

18 Around Town A look at the latest happenings around Laguna

24 Community Bob Margolis Golf Tournament ; SeaChange Summer Party ; Art & Fashion Affair ; Provenance Auction & Exhibition

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RIGHT , FROM TOP : SARAH KING PHOTOGRAPHY ; COURTESY OF ADAM NEELEY DESIGNS INC .; CHAD MELLON

FEATURES A CYCLING

Laguna Bicycle Festival gears up for its inaugural event with demos , group rides , films , live music , guest speakers and more . By SHARON STELLO

Eat & Drink

The Caffeine Craze COFFEE SHOPS ARE ON THE RISE IN LAGUNA

Deep Roots LAGUNA CANYON WINERY MARKS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

All in the Family LOCAL CHEFS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE FAMILY RECIPES

Q & A : INSIDE THE MUSEUM OF MAKE BELIEVE

JEWELER ADAM NEELEY SHINES BRIGHT

HOME : STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE IN DESIGN

10 MINUTES WITH AUTHOR KAIRA ROUDA

COVER : A steak and cocktail at Mozambique , one of several local restaurants whose chef or owner incorporates family recipes in the dish lineup ( page 46 ). PHOTO : JON STEINGARD

FINDING THEIR TRUE NORTH

United by friendship and driven by talent and determination , this popular local band is hitting its stride with the release of its first full-length record . By TANYA A . YACINA

TRAVEL : CULTURAL IMMERSION History , art and culinary adventures create a feast for the senses in Mexico City . By SHARON STELLO

TASTE OF THE TOWN

Explore the latest news about dining out in Laguna Beach .

26 A & G : Melding Art and Science Award-winning jeweler Adam Neeley combines his talents in goldsmithing and gemology with masterful designs to create wearable pieces of art .

28 Home : Cutting Corners From architectural arches to furniture pieces with rounded edges , the trend of embracing curves continues in contemporary homes .

30 Q & A : Once Upon a Time Step into the Enchanted Forest to experience a world of wonder at the Museum of Make Believe .

58 Last Impressions : 10 Minutes With … Kaira Rouda The local author shares a glimpse into her recent and upcoming books and some of her favorite places in town .

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