Get it While You Can: Groupon for 50% off at Samba in Redondo Beach

There’s a Groupon available offering a dinner at Samba for two at half off the regular price.  Its bascically a BOGO: buy one get one, but the deal for four people eeks out another 4% from the deal.  Either way, I say buy the Groupon and dance your way over to Samba!

The Oven: A Slice of New York in Torrance

Your next slice of authentic, New York style pizza might be closer than you think. The Oven, located in the El Camino area of North Torrance, has a menu that brings the taste and vibe of a New York City pizzeria to the South Bay.

South Bay Family Fun for Halloween 2012

The foggy marine layer and the full moon are providing the perfect backdrop for a spooky good time this Halloween!  If you’re not going door-to-door to do your begging, here are a couple fun, all ages events close to home for your sweet tooth indulgences.

Tonight! San Pedro’s Swingin’ Salute Welcomes the USS Iowa

One of the greatest battleships in history, the USS Iowa, has come to San Pedro. Tonight the streets of LA’s harbor town will be the setting for a grand welcoming of this new addition to our waterfront.  This event will feature live music from a swing band, food and beverages from local vendors, and the installation of Tivoli lights in downtown San Pedro.

Read on for details!

South Bay Fireworks and Fourth of July Celebrations for Wednesday, July 4, 2012

This year, we’ll celebrate 236 years of independence on Wednesday, July 4. In typical fashion there will be plenty of smoky cookouts, fanfare worthy parades, and firework shows that will oooh and ahhh the crowds.

While there are still a few shows missing (City of Torrance, please come back!), thankfully a show has returned (Marina Del Rey).

Read on for details on South Bay fireworks and Fourth of July celebrations, listed from north to south.

Fattening Up for Foie-mageddon: South Bay Foie Gras Menus

This week, restaurants all over California will be prepping their foie gras specialties for the last time. If you’re rushing out to catch a sample or two, don’t think you have to go too far; there are plenty of shops in the South Bay with your fix on their menu.