Manhattan Beach Bread and Bagel Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Throwback Prices
To mark 20 years of continuous operations, Manhattan Beach Bread & Bagel is taking their prices back to 1993.
Red Hot Cocktails: Aphrodisiacs You Can Shake and Stir at Home
If you have V-Day plans or not (or perhaps you’re celebrating Singles Appreciation Day) here’s another round up for you: A few lovely cocktails to mix up at home.
Two Sexy Food Blogs Show Men and Women How to Impress in the Kitchen: “Cook This…Get Laid” and “My Man’s Belly”
Looking for a way to woo your sweetie with cooking? Check out these LA based writers that share recipes and relationship advice all on the same page.
Coming Soon: Lee’s Sandwiches to Bring Vietnamese Café to Torrance
I can’t tell you how excited I am about this one! If you’ve experienced Lee’s Sandwiches before, you likely share my love of their very economically priced banh mi sandwiches, fresh baked breads, and Asian inspired coffees and teas.
Tuesday Night: First Anniversary Celebration at Abigaile Restaurant, Hermosa Beach
On Tuesday, February 12, Abigaile will celebrate its first year of operations at 1301 Manhattan Ave in Hermosa Beach. Along with the anniversary party, South Bay Magazine will also be there marking the release of the first issue for 2013.
Valentine’s Day 2013 – South Bay Dinners and Events
V-Day 2013 is just around the corner! If you’re going out, there’s plenty to do right here in our neighborhoods. Get together with your sweetie and sip some wine, settle in for an expertly prepared meal, and even do some yoga! All in the name of love.
Here’s a round-up of some of the dinners and hang-outs that are on our radar for a South Bay Valentine’s Day!
Foods of Love! Champagne and Oysters Ignite Romance at Bluewater Grill, Redondo Beach
To test the libidinous qualities of soft, silky oysters and crisp, bubbly champagne, Bluewater Grill is bringing back their popular “Foods of Love” tasting event just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Asiana Grill, the Next Generation of Yoshinoya Beef Bowl (Video)
Plenty of restaurants are giving their customers the option to build their own entrées. Now beef bowl pioneer Yoshinoya is offering a choose-your-own-adventure option for guests at their Asiana Grill restaurants.
Adventurous Burgers and Fries at The Standing Room, Redondo Beach
A liquor store might be the ideal place to shop for your beverages, but what about Asian influenced gourmet hamburgers and sandwiches? The Standing Room breaks restaurant conventions with its location and its menu.
“Ménage à Trois Monday” Means Happy Hour at Dominique’s Kitchen, Redondo Beach
If someone asks you to join them for Ménage à Trois Monday, give them the benefit of the doubt. They’re probably talking about the new happy hour specials at Dominique’s Kitchen in Redondo Beach.
You’re Getting “Warmer”; Hangar 24’s Winter Brew
I love it when a beverage can bring back memories. Warmer, a winter brew from Hangar 24, does just that. The flavors of winter come to bear in this bottle for a delightful cold weather beer.
Pitfire Brings Top Rated Artisan Pizza to Manhattan Beach
Zagat’s 12 Must-Try Wood-Fired Pizzas reads like a who’s who of Los Angeles artisanal pizza makers. With five locations around LA, Pitfire Artisan Pizza is in the #1 spot on that list. This month they’ll be bringing their signature pizzas to Manhattan Beach.
dineLA Restaurant Week Kicks Off Today, Several South Bay Locations Participate
dineLA kicked off their Winter Restaurant Week today with more than 250 restaurants participating. The South Bay is well represented this time around with several restaurants participating across five neighborhoods including Torrance, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Redondo Beach.
Biggest Loser Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander Creates Low Calorie Diet for Shade Hotel: 30 Days of Devinly Decadence
There’s still time to work on those New Year’s resolutions. Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach has partnered with Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander to put together a menu that cuts the calories but keeps all the flavors, textures, and sensations we love. The South Bay Foodies sampled a few of her “Devinly” creations and we agree, they may be low in calories but are decadent indeed.
Smashburger Presses into the Los Angeles Burger Scene with new Culver City Location
The fast-growing burger chain, Smashburger, just opened their WWWth location in Culver City. Their approach to capturing a share of the sophisticated Los Angeles burger market is a reasonably priced menu with lots of variety and their name-sake burger preparation: the smash.