Frozen Custard Finally Comes to LA; Rita’s Opens in Redondo Beach
Not having seen frozen ice custard in the LA area before, Bryan had to check it out during a preview of Rita’s, a new frozen custard and Italian Ice shop in Redondo Beach. Read on for the latest dessert to hit the South Bay….
A Themed Meal at Home Sets the Mood for a Vacation to Croatia
As evidenced by events like their Super Bowl dinner, Bryan’s wife loves to make themed meals. With his cousin set to embark on a vacation to Croatia, Bryan thought that it would be interesting to have a Croatian themed dinner. Read on for details…
M B Post: It’s Not Just for Special Occasions
On Valentine’s Day, Bryan celebrated the holiday with his family enjoying a heart shaped pizza from Rizzos in Redondo Beach. While this ended up being tasty, he finally made it up to his wife by taking her to a nice restaurant in the South Bay…
Easter Sunday at Dominique’s Kitchen
Dominique’s is offering a 3 course prix-fixe menu for only $24.99 on Easter Sunday, March 31. If you don’t have plans, you may want to experience Chef Dominique’s excellent food during this holiday.
Ragin Cajun Pop-Up Scheduled for Hermosa Beach
Ragin Cajun fans regularly express how they miss the restaurant that was once located in Hermosa Beach. Find out about the pop-up planned in April…
Spanish Wine and Food Pairing at Tapas & Vino
Spanish wines are becoming more popular in the US. Want to learn more about them? Tapas & Vino has an event coming up. Read on for details…
Gourmet Mobile Dining on the Peninsula
Bryan and his family took advantage of the additional daylight via ‘Spring Forward’ and spent Thursday evening at a gourmet truck gathering in Palos Verdes. Read on for details….
Red Soles Winery Pre-Release Party Pairs Excellent Wines with Gourmet Food
Bryan and the “Wine Mates”, a group of oenophiles, booked a VIP wine tasting at Red Soles Winery in Paso Robles. Read on for the food & wine pairing they enjoyed.
Wine Tasting at Clos Pepe in Lompoc, CA: It’s a Lot More Than Flowers
Bryan and his wife take an annual “Wine Mates” trip to the Central Coast of California. His first stop was at a family owned boutique winery. Read on to learn about the tour and special tasting.
Manhattan Beach Executive Chef Creates ‘Best Ice Cream Sandwich Ever’ for South Bay
One of the hottest chefs in the South Bay, Fish Bar’s Jessica Jordan, has started a new business venture based on one of her passions: ice cream. Read about what she created and how it could be the best ice cream sandwich ever.
Capicola’s is Serving Gourmet Italian Sandwiches and More in South Torrance
Since the demise of Beijing Islamic Restaurant, Bryan has been keeping close tabs on that location to see what it would eventually become. It recently opened as Capicola’s Gourmet Sandwich Company. Bryan stopped by with his family to check out the menu and found out that there’smore to Capicola’s than sandwiches.
A Foodie’s 2013 Super Bowl Menu Includes Flavors From Baltimore, San Francisco, and New Orleans
Bryan has fun with his food on Super Bowl Sunday by trying foods from three different cities. Read on to discover how he ate his way through Super Bowl XLVII.
Start Your New Year’s Resolutions Right with Leafy Greens of Manhattan Beach!
If losing weight or saving money corresponds with your New Year’s Resolutions, you should definitely read about Bryan’s latest find, Leafy Greens. Fortunately, it’s located right in the heart of the South Bay.
Small Plates Paired With Wine and Friends Make Socializing Easy at Tapas & Vino, Redondo Beach
Tucked away in Redondo Beach’s Riviera Village, Tapas & Vino is a quaint neighborhood wine bar. Michael and Bryan recently had the pleasure of sampling some of their tapas, each expertly paired with fine European wines. Read on for their culinary experience….
A Road trip to New Mexico Includes Dinner at El Pinto
In between Christmas and New Years Day, Bryan managed to squeeze in a short road trip to New Mexico. Read on to learn about his take on New Mexican cuisine.