Lunch at Ittou Bento in El Segundo
Ittou Bento is one of the latest additions to the dining options along El Segundo’s bustling Sepulveda Strip. Recently I stopped by to check out their Japanese Bistro.
Food Truck Friday: Grilled Cheese Truck Rolls Through El Segundo
The popular mobile eatery The Grilled Cheese Truck made a stop in El Segundo last year, just a few days before Christmas. Their goal: spreading Holiday cheer along with their signature “cheesy goodness”.
Maps and Stats for LA’s Winter 2011 Restaurant Week
Its back! LA Restaurant Week returns on January 23. With the list of participating restaurants announced, the South Bay Foodies analyze the data and come up with stats and a handy map.
Looking Back at 2010, South Bay Foodies Style!
Happy New Year! With 2011 underway, I’m taking a moment to look back at some South Bay Foodies highlight from 2010.
Last year was jammed packed with so many great things to eat, photograph and write about. Here are just a few of those memorable moments.
Sampling Fall Dishes at Joe’s Restaurant on Abbot Kinney
Recently I had the opportunity to take a deep dive into the menu at Joe’s Restaurant. Holding down the North end of Venice’s trendy Abbot Kinney Blvd since 1991, Executive Chef and owner Joe Miller attributes his longevity to a mix of “formal French techniques with Asian and California-influenced esthetics”.
Food Truck Friday: Catching Up With Grill ‘Em All…Finally!
After months of tracking them, I finally caught up with the food truck known as “The Beast”, the mobile kitchen of Grill ‘Em All, winner of Food Network’s first season of The Great Food Truck Race.
Give a Gift, Get Your Grub On: Truck n’ Toys in San Pedro This Saturday
This Saturday, Truck N’ Toys presents 19 food trucks to hundreds of food truck gourmets while asking them to donate toys.
This Weekend! South Bay Holiday Events all Weekend Long
Wow! Only 14 more days until Christmas, kiddies. That means you don’t have much time left to figure out how to get scarce when the relatives come to visit.
Consider these events taking place around the South Bay to get you out of the house this weekend. Besides they’re way more fun than heading to Wal-Mart to return something (easily a two-hour trip) or trying to find a parking place at Manhattan Village.
Oh, and dress warmly; snow is in the forecast!
Food Truck Friday: Grabbing Chairman Bao by the Buns
LA isn’t the only town that has food trucks rolling out to feed hungry folks on the go. Recently, I had the opportunity to check out one of San Francisco’s premiere gourmet trucks, Chairman Bao.
Starting Thanksgiving With the Torrance Turkey Trot
This morning I got up bright and early to run with a few turkeys in the Torrance Turkey Trot. Check out this short video I made for all the details.
This Weekend! Dinner Deals for Thanksgiving and Black Friday
If you’re cooking you probably have your meal all lined up. If you’re not cooking, you might still be wondering where to get your grub on! Fear not, hungry one; I have some referrals for finding a Thanksgiving feast that will fit your stomach and your budget.
Southern Breakfast Cravings Lead to Country Touch Cafe in Torrance
After years of driving past the unassuming store front on 190th Street in Torrance, I finally paid a visit to Country Touch Cafe in Torrance. Here’s my review of breakfast at this little slice of the South in Los Angeles.
This Weekend! Camping With Cupcakes and Drinking Holiday Wines
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Christmas is not too far behind that! This weekend, prep for your holiday feasts by sampling cupcakes and toasting with holiday wines.
Becoming a holiday dinner expert is hard work!…..but somebody has to do it.
Mapping Jonathan Gold’s 99 Essential LA Restaurants
Here’s an introduction to the latest map on South Bay Foodies: Jonathan Gold’s 99 Essential LA Restaurants.
Big Mista’s BBQ Makes List of 99 Essential LA Restaurants
A South Bay and LA favorite, Big Mistas Barbecue recently made LA Weekly’s short list of essential dining around Los Angeles. I caught Neil Strawder, also know as Big Mista himself, on the phone for his perspective on this honor.