This Weekend! LA Times Book Fest, Old Town Torrance Block Party, Honda Presents Food & Wine, and Olive Oil Sippin’ with the Soroptomists
Its been a busy week at South Bay Foodies HQ. That means we have the perfect excuse to party hard this weekend!
As is often the case in Southern California, there are plenty of events to choose from on this sunny, spring weekend. Here are a few of the events we’re buzzing about. Hopefully I’ll see you at one or all of them. Sunday is going to be a busy day!
Graham Kerr’s Growing at the Speed of Life: So Much More Than a Cookbook (Plus a Giveaway!)
This spring, I’m excited to turn a new leaf — for lack of a better term — with some help from Graham Kerr, author of Growing at the Speed of Life. Read on to learn more about this book that’s a novel, gardeners handbook, and cookbook all rolled into one. Plus, we’re giving away a free copy!
South Bay Easter Brunch and Egg Hunts
Here are a few suggestions for getting your grub on for Easter around the South Bay. If you’re looking for some big egg hunts, we have a few tips on that too. Happy Easter!
Naja’s Place Get’s Hoppin with 3rd Annual IPA Festival
The beer capital of the South Bay — and quite possibly Los Angeles — is celebrating all things hoppy with its 3rd Annual IPA Festival.
Making Erika’s Beer Bread With New Belgium 1554 Black Ale
Who knew baking could be so easy! Read on to find out how I got by with a little help from my friends and ended up with a wonderful loaf of home made bread.
Young Professionals Stir Up Business All Over the South Bay with Sushi, Beer, and Bowling
With several chamber of commerce groups focusing on people new to business, there’s a lot going on this month in the South Bay.
Food Truck Friday: Grindhaus Wins Me with Their Sausage and a Side Dish
In this episode of Food Truck Friday, I check in with Grindhaus, the mobile sausage company that is “chopping, grinding, and stuffing” its way through the streets of Los Angeles. I caught up with Grindhaus at the Century Food Truck lot for a Tuesday lunch.
Whole Foods El Segundo Serving $5 Surf or Turf on Saturdays in April
Don’t fret over your Saturday lunch plans. If you’re going to be near Plaza El Segundo, you might want to check out this deal from Whole Foods.
This Weekend! Long Beach Grand Prix, Artisanal LA, and Go Green Expo
This is one of those fabled Southern California weekends where the weather is on deck to be as lovely as it can be and there’s so much going its hard to figure out what to do with ourselves. Ah, what a dilemma!
Taste Test: Four Flavors from Zevia Natural Diet Soda
In this taste test, we line up a four flavors of Zevia natural diet soda at South Bay Foodies HQ. Four of us sample each and weigh in with our opinions on which one tastes the best. Read on for the details!
Spring Break Offers Last Chance For Off-Season Deals to Catalina Island
Looking for a Spring Break destination that’s close to home but feels like its far, far away? Check out this deal for lodging and transportation to Catalina Island.
Food Truck Friday: Me So Hungry Truck Feeds Your Hungry Little Monster
Me So Hungry? If ever there were a more proper name for a food truck that would have to be it. I checked them out recently at the Century Blvd truck lot.
Effen Vodka Presents “Art of Design” (Video)
The makers of Effen Vodka have put together a traveling event that explores the concept of cocktail mixology and art. Aptly named The Art of Design, the event brings together local mixologists, artists, and people who can appreciate the creations of both.
This Weekend: Partying for Japan
Giving might be hard, but partying is not…especially when you are partying for a cause! Here are three events that will help you enjoy yourself and feel good about helping out at the same time.
Rainy Day Shopping Around the South Bay
Next time it rains, don’t sulk at home, withering away from starvation or going with out your daily staples. Here are some places to get what you need without getting wet!