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Having been a fan of Chef Amar 's culinary prowess for some time, I am so glad that to have the chance to visit Broadway which has been an established dining location in the Laguna Beach area for a bit. The unique skills he has shown at his other dining location in addition to what he had demonstrated on the screen, very ably make their way into the dishes served at Broadway. On this occasion, I was greeted by the very friendly staff and was able to make my way to the Chef 's Table. The environment is very well done with a modern, yet open rustic vibe. The server was quick to offer his greeting as well and inquired about potential beverages. While I say quick, it was never done in a manner that anyone would consider being rushed through the dining experience. While scouring the menu, my server, Sergio, very carefully described items that were recommended and those items that were on the list of Specials for the evening. It 's difficult to accurately describe the type of food that Broadway serves, but it would be fair to say that there is something for just about anyone 's preference. I started with the Hamachi appetizer which was served atop a layer of citrus dressing with a Wasabi Tobiko and a dollop of an avocado sorbet. This item was well presented with a great balance of citrus and savory to accompany the very fresh Hamachi. The flavors were excellent and I can understand why this item was identified as one of the most popular of their options for a first course. For the main entrée, I ordered the Branzino accompanied with a side of Brussels Sprouts. The Branzino was served with a cauliflower puree, pickled clam shell mushrooms and a truffle jJus. The main entrée was served beautifully. There were many notable aspects of this dish that were particularly flavorful such as the puree and the truffle jus that were very good when coupled with the Branzino. The mushrooms added a nice dimension with the protein when sampled and the crispy skin was very good. If I had one suggestion, it would be some added sodium or spices to the protein itself when eaten alone. The Brussels were excellent and accented this entrée very well. They were deep fried with a Chinese sausage and enhanced with cilantro and sweet and sour. This could have very easily been a very good appetizer given the portion and the tasty combination of flavors. Overall, Broadway is a great restaurant. Its menu options are very creative with options for all preferences. Though I did not experience the offerings of the Bar beyond wine, there are many choices for just about all levels, high end to traditional. If you 've been eyeing Broadway, don 't wait as long as I did. Get in there as soon as you can. Bon Appetite!