Affordable Thai for Dinner at Siam I Am, Redondo Beach

Finding affordable, well made Thai food for dinner in Los Angeles can be difficult. Not for a lack of options. On the contrary, there may be far too many places to choose from. A few stand out, though, and rise above the competition. Siam I Am is one of those restaurants.

In this review, I’ll share the dishes selected for my family of four and how we came out with a bill for less than $10 per person.

Challenge Butter’s Recipe for Caring Contest (Plus a $75 Giveaway!)

For the second year in a row, South Bay Foodies is teaming up with Challenge Butter* to share with you an exciting contest, an opportunity to help others, and a chance to nab something for yourself.  Along with cash and prizes for casting a vote for your favorite of three recipes, We’re giving away a bakeware set valued at $75.

Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese for “Big Kids” at Panera

One of the first menus that come to mind when thinking about winter foods is a crispy, grilled cheese sandwich paired with a warm bowl of tomato soup.  Panera puts a grown-up spin on both with their Vegetarian Tomato Soup and Big Kids Grilled Cheese sandwich.

Salads and Signature Beverages at Lemonade, Manhattan Beach

I was first introduced to the cafeteria style offerings of Lemonade during Taste of Abbot Kenney a couple years ago. I had no clue at the time, but was soon swept away by their puckeringly tangy lemonade and expertly made salads and proteins. I’m so happy they’re in Manhattan Beach!

Taste Test: American Summits, Spring Water from Wyoming

While most premium bottled waters sold in the United States are imported from around the world (France, Italy, Fiji), domestically bottled options are also available. Today I’m tasting a natural spring water sourced from the Beartooth Mountain Range of Wyoming, American Summits Spring Water.

Top Chef and New Menu Items at Hudson House, Redondo Beach

Hudson House is an unassuming, cozy little gastropub on Pacific Coast Highway not far from the Redondo Beach harbor area. On any given night you can find regulars and newcomers sharing tables in the small dining room, ordering from a menu crafted by of a Top Chef.  Recently, I stopped by Hudson House to find out what was new on the menu. Spoiler alert: the drinks, appetizers, and dessert are highly recommended.

Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser This Friday at Barsha Wines in Manhattan Beach

Efforts are underway to help New York and New Jersey residents recover from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. It might seem like we’re 2000 miles away but we can still help. This Friday you can get in the spirit of fundraising by letting the spirits get in you at Barsha Wines and Spirits (formerly Sepulveda […]