A New Kind of Star Tour: Hollywood Sites and Bites

You may have been to Hollywood many times and feel like you know it inside and out.  If you’re ready for a fresh look — with some tasty food along the way — considering taking Hollywood one site and one bite at a time.

 

Taste Test: Alexia Sweet Potato Fries

When I think of the perfect side dish for burgers, sandwiches, and meaty foods, sweet potato fries come to mind.  I enjoy having them at home as often as I can.  Which really isn’t that often because, honestly, cooking them is kind of a chore.

Fortunately, Alexia Foods has provided a fail safe solution for cooking sweet potato fries at home.

Rare Beer Tastings at The Yard in Santa Monica

Thirsting for a rare ale?  You don’t have to go all Indiana Jones, around LA on ropes and vines!  The Yard in Santa Monica is making it easy for you to find elusive brews with their Beer Freek series of rare beer tastings.

Friday is National Drink Wine Day…As if You Need a Reason!

National Drink Wine Day comes along every year on February 18.  I’ll be the first to admit that I groan at the idea of preconceived “holidays” – August 8 is National Zucchini Day?  Are you serious!? – but Wine Day is one that I’m all for celebrating.

Restaurant Week Preview: Heading South to San Pedro and Palos Verdes

DineLA’s Winter Restaurant Week starts this Sunday, January 23.  In preparation, we’re previewing the menus at the participating restaurants around the South Bay.

Today is our final preview as we take a look at three of the Southernmost Restaurant Week participants in San Pedro and Palos Verdes.

Restaurant Week Preview: Cheese Sauce and Chocolate in Torrance

DineLA’s Winter Restaurant Week starts on Sunday, January 23. In preparation for the event, we’re taking a look at the menus and deals at the participating restaurants around the South Bay.

Today we’re checking out the two entries for Torrance: The Melting Pot and El Torito Grill.

Restaurant Week Preview: Seafood Selections Abound in Redondo Beach

DineLA’s Winter Restaurant Week starts on Sunday, January 23. As the day draws near, we’re taking a look at the menus and deals at the participating restaurants around the South Bay.

Today we’re checking out several locations in Redondo Beach including a couple of my favorites, BALEEN and Ortega 120. Come back tomorrow to see what’s on the menu in Torrance!

Restaurant Week Preview: Italian Cooking and More in Manhattan Beach

DineLA’s Winter Restaurant Week starts on Sunday, January 23. In anticipation, we’re taking a look at the menus and deals at the participating restaurants around the South Bay.

Today we’re checking out Manhattan Beach’s Il Fornaio and Second Story at The Belamar.