This Weekend! Navy Ships in San Pedro, 6-Man Volleyball at the Beach, and Extreme Chocolate in OC
This weekend the South Bay is packed with events from top to bottom. You can check out the 6-Man Volleyball tournament in Manhattan or cruise with some Navy ships down in San Pedro. Read on for details!
Plastic Bags Soon To Be Extinct in Long Beach Grocery Stores
An ordinance issued by the City Council of Long Beach has shortened the life span of plastic bags in grocery, convenience, and drug stores in LBC.
Celebrating Tequilas and Margaritas on National Tequila Day 2011
Americans have been fawning over fermented agave juice ever since Don Ceobio Sauza first brought it to the US in 1873. Tequila is sure to be the cause — and the spirit of choice — for many toasts this Sunday, July 24, in recognition of National Tequila Day.
Kona Brewing Company Pours a Tall Glass of Tunes and Brew at the Liquid Aloha Music Festival
Beer drinkers and music lovers can bond this Saturday over cold beer and hot tunes at Kona Brewings Liquid Aloha Music Festival in Newport Beach.
dineLA Gives Shout Out to South Bay Restaurants in Coastal Dining Snapshot
The folks at dineLA are encouraging visitors and residents in the City of Angels to drive — and dine — down the coast of LA county. Six South Bay locations get a nod as stops along the way.
Honest Tea Puts LA to the Test Again
Once again, Honest Tea has put citizens around the US to the test. Would they give a buck or two for a cold bottle of tea without someone asking them too?
Exploring the Torrance Farmers Market
Join me for a trip to the market! In this article, I describe a recent visit to one of my favorite places for farm-fresh produce and so much more: the Torrance Farmers Market.
Setting, Cuisine, and Service Inspire Dinner at La Traviata in Long Beach
In April I had the opportunity to visit La Traviata, a Long Beach restaurant that combines all the things that make dining out a pleasure: stunning decor, delicious food, and attentive service. Named for an opera, La Traviata is certainly something to sing about.
This Weekend! Hula, Hot Rods, and Street Food in San Pedro and Long Beach
Another Southern California weekend is revving up! This one is packed with hot rods, street food festivals, movies and more. Here are a few of the events the South Bay Foodies will be checking out. Hopefully we’ll see you there!
Lemonade is for Kids! Check Out These Summertime Beverages for Adults
This summer, let the kids have all the Lemonade, Kool Aid and Tang they want. Keep these refreshments for yourself: Lemonade flavored beer, rum laced “backyard tea”, and apple pie flavored moonshine.
South Bay Fireworks and Fourth of July Celebrations for 2011
With fireworks, parades, picnics, and festivals, Independence Day is the essence of patriotism and summer-time celebration. Communities around the South Bay, Long Beach, and Los Angeles will be in full swing recognizing our country’s 235 years of independence.
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Family Carnival
This is one of my favorite South Bay carnivals and it always sneaks up on me! Today and tomorrow the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI) is holding its annual Family Fun Carnival.
This Weekend! Events in Manhattan Beach and Redondo, Plus the San Diego Spirits Festival
This weekend we’re checking out races in Manhattan Beach; arts and crafts in Redondo; and wine, beer, and spirits in San Diego and Pomona. Join us!
Food Truck Friday: Ragin Cajun Leads Convoy of Food Trucks to LA Vendor Festival This Weekend
A line up of almost 40 trucks will be feeding thousands of hungry shoppers at the Los Angeles Vendor Festival this Saturday and Sunday at Hollywood Park in Inglewood.
Beer 101: An Intro to Beverages at Public School 612
School is _in_ for the summer at Downtown LA’s newest gastropub, Public School 612. Co-located with sister restaurant The Daily Grill at 612 South Flower Street, Public School 612 — also known as PS 612– is a new dining concept with lessons that foodies will register for again and again.