Looking Back at The Taste 2016
Presented by the Los Angeles Times, The Taste is one of LA’s premeire food festivals. Celebrated over five events during Labor Day weekend, The Taste turns the entire Paramount Studios backlot into a culinary block party. In this review, Michael and Bryan discuss the 2016 event. Like previous years, the Taste was made up of five […]
This Weekend! Get a Taste of San Pedro
On Saturday, August 6, more than 20 San Pedro and Peninsula area restaurants and breweries will gather for a grand tasting at Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles.
This Weekend! Party For A Cause at White Light White Night, Saturday July 23
There’s still time to participate in one of the South Bay’s most highly anticipated events: Walk With Sally’s White Light White Night.
2016 Father’s Day Specials and Events
Here are a few special events around the South Bay and beyond to help you find a special way to say thanks to the special dads in your life whether they be young or old, experienced or new.
Carolina’s Italian Restaurant is Big on Pasta, Big on Beer
Carolina’s Italian Restaurant has been serving Italian food to Orange County residents and visitors for more than 35 years. With the continued success of their Garden Grove location, the family-owned operation has expanded to a new location in nearby Anaheim. During the Memorial Day weekend, Nicole and I stopped by the Anaheim restaurant to try some of their homemade pasta dishes and more.
GrowingGreat’s Jr. Chefs Learn Garden to Table Cooking at Manhattan House
As a part of GrowingGreat’s Jr. Chef Program, students from Manhattan Beach elementary schools worked with Chef Diana Stavaridis of Manhattan House to learn to prepare a garden inspired, seasonal dish.
South Bay Mother’s Day 2016
Celebrate Mom by getting her out of the kitchen and treating her to a fabulous brunch or dinner. Happy Mother’s Day! Hook & Plow Spend a day at the beach, and treat your mother to one of The Hook & Plow’s brunch or dinner specials. Brunch will feature a Maryland crabcake benedict special, served on […]
Sampling Session Brews from Indie Brewing Company, Los Angeles
These days, craft brews are all the rage and it’s awesome to see breweries and bottle shops popping up all over Southern California. One of the latest ones I’ve tried is the aptly named Indie Brewing Company. Located in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of East LA, Indie Brewing specializes in session beers. Hovering just under […]
South Bay Easter Brunches and Dinners 2016
Spring has sprung and Easter is upon us. Here are some South Bay restaurants that are pulling out all the stops for your Easter Brunch or Resurrection Day feast.
Farm Stand to Close in El Segundo; New Concept in the Works
If you’re a fan of Farm Stand, run (don’t walk!) to their downtown El Segundo restaurant ASAP. After 10 years of serving “urban country food”, the restaurant is closing on March 25, 2016 for a reboot.
South Bay Dinners and Events for NYE and New Year’s Day
This weekend, we bid a fond farewell to 2015 and welcome 2016. Here are a few celebrations around the South Bay for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Jackson’s Food and Drink Salutes New Star Wars Movie with The Light Saber Cocktail
Jackson’s is prepping Star Wars fan for the most epic movie of the year with a cocktail aptly named The Light Saber.
Tasting the Next Chapter of California Pizza Kitchen at Rolling Hills CPK
As CPK starts a new chapter in its history book, changes in décor and new additions to the menu are prepping the chain for a new generation. Here’s what we found.
The Final Days of Fresh & Easy Grocery Stores
With the news that all locations will be closing, we take a look back on how Fresh & Easy rose and fell twice in the past two years.
A Postcard from Malibu: The 2015 Los Angeles Magazine Food Event in Review
2015 marked the tenth anniversary of The Los Angeles Magazine’s Food Event. As in previous years, this year’s soiree brought the best of LA’s restaurant scene to the beautiful hills of Malibu’s wine county. Here’s a look back at the setting, the people, and of course the foods and beverages that make The Food Event a highlight each year.