The Stand- cheap, healthy, and great!

i ate at The Stand in laguna beach this past week and had a great experience. i ordered 1/2 an avocado sandwich and 1/2 the veggie salad ($4.95). i got sweet and sour dressing on both instead of the lemon herb and they were great! the avocado was farm fresh and perfectly ripened and the salad was raw with beets, sprouts, carrot, tomatoes, and cucumbers. the dressing is addictively good and not too sweet...i truly could have soaked my sandwich in it. i think it is made with agave nectar from the taste!

my husband had the special burrito loaded with black beans, guac, salsa, etc. it was enormous and served with a generous portion of havea chips ($6.95). it was just spicy enough and more than enough food for one person. we finshed it off with a side of "soft serve" made with your choice of fruit ($2.50). i had mango and he had banana strawberry. it is 100% fruit and tasted like a creamy version of sorbet. i personally like it better than pinkberry (it is much healthier and non-dairy) but my husband would disagree with that statement. bottom line- the stand is awesome, healthy, and extremely affordable. next time you are around thalia street, stop by!

Taco Loco es bueno

i frequent a great taco joint in Laguna Beach that i think is a great spot for fresh fish tacos. the menu has tacos, "burgers", salads, etc. among my favorites are the mahi tacos, the calamari burger, and the mushroom and tofu tacos. each taco/burger/salad comes topped with fresh salsa (mild/med/spicy) and guacamole with a side of tortilla chips and salsa. the ingredients are so fresh and you can easily eat for under $10. they also have a great selection of beverages, including one of my faves, reed's ginger beer brewed right in LA. so, next time you are craving a fish taco visit taco loco.