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signature restaurant, but not formal dining. "We describe it as modern French with California influence. The inspiration comes from the boun- ty of what is amazing about California." The Loft, the hotel's main dining area, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner under the supervi- sion of Chef de Cuisine Casey Overton. "We offer very comforting food, that you know and understand, in a creative way," Gonzalez explains. "We have an incredible chef and give him permission to have fun. Every meal has a very purposeful design. You will recognize the food but it will be with a twist." Located poolside, Mosaic Bar and Grille offers al fresco dining, and in the summer, beach service. "We have wonderful salads and incredi- ble seafood," Gonzalez says. "Southern California-inspired food includes fish tacos, beers, margaritas, ceviche, and burgers. We also have an extraordinary wine cellar and have over 90 sommeliers working in the hotel." For those who truly can't bear the thought of going home after all the customized experi- ences, adjacent residences offer all the resort amenities in your own private villa or estate, decorated in the same warm style as the Craftsman-influenced 250-room hotel. "One of the taglines of our property is, 'A hotel is where you stay, and Montage is where you live,'" Gonzalez says. "The whole feeling and essence of the hotel is to make it feel very residential…if you want something, we will do it…We have open minds." The Montage Laguna Beach is located at 30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, Calif. For more information, call 866/271-6953 or visit, www.montagelagunabeach.com. Pool and beach side relaxing at the Montage includes craft cocktails and fresh California cuisine from the al fresco restaurant Mosaic. The hotel offers ongoing philanthropy in the community, from sponsoring beach clean-ups to caring for families in need.