Taste Test: An Honest Look at Honest Tea
Exactly one year ago, I took my first sip of an Honest Tea beverage. Their Agave Mate made me an instant fan. Now I’m taking another look at Honest Tea but this time I’m getting by with a little help from my friends.
Tequila and Fundraising Mix Well at Ortega 120
Its never to early to start planning for Cinco De Mayo. This May 5 weekend, Ortega 120 is planning two big events, including one that might make you a star! Toma Tequila Mixology Competition First up is a challenge to pros and amateurs alike to mix up the next great tequila cocktail. You know how […]
Chaya Venice Celebrates 20 Years With 3 Course Lunch
While many restaurants come and go, there are a few that stand the test — and tastes! — of time. The Chaya chain of restaurants is one that has built its staying power on a reputation of good food and good service. To celebrate 20 years of business at its Venice location and 10 years […]
Taste Test: Pomegranate Tea Party
I came across a great sale at Von’s this week. POMx Teas were on sale for buy-one-get-one-free. I figured this was a good opportunity for a taste test!
Whole Foods to Serve Gourmet Dinner with Stone’s
Whole Foods Plaza El Segundo is hosting another gourmet meal paired with locally brewed beer. This time they’re featuring beers from Stone Brewing Company of Escondido, CA.
Third Annual Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival
The organizers of the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival are telling the absolute truth when they say its the “culinary event of a lifetime”. Good thing its an annual event!
Pumpkin Butternut Squash Soup at The Terrace
I could easily write this review in three words: BEST SOUP EVER!
Specifically, I’m talking about the Spicy Pumpkin Butternut Squash Soup featured at The Terrace Restaurant located inside the amazingly posh Langham Hotel in Pasadena.
Easter Brunch at Home or Around Town
If looking for an Easter Brunch feels more like an egg hunt, look no further. Here are some suggestions to consider, whether you’re cooking at home or heading out.
Wonton Wednesday at Pick Up Stix
You can find me eating with chopsticks at least once, maybe twice a week if not more often. But just like many other cuisines, I sometimes get in a rut with Asian food. The kids like Panda Express; Nicole has an affinity for PF Changs; and I enjoy a few local Thai places. All of […]
South Bay Daily Grill Heads North to LAX
All-American comfort food vendor Daily Grill is packing up and moving its South Bay location closer to LAX.
Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America Wants You
Your cooking is terrible. The upside? You could be on TV.
Clam Chowder Cookoff at Redondo Beach Pier
UPDATE: This article is for the 2010 event. Click here for information on this year’s Clam Chowder Cookoff! This weekend Quality Seafood will host cooks of all kinds for a clam chowder cook off. This is their second running of the clams to raise funds for The Wellness Community, an organization providing free support for […]
Sashi Hour and More in Manhattan Beach
What do you get when you combine a high energy lounge, a laid back “beachy” atmosphere, and mouth watering happy hour selections? Sashi Hour.
Exclusive Dinner With Wine Maker Kelly Fleming
Paul Martin’s American Bistro is offering an exclusive dining experience right here in the South Bay! On Wednesday, March 24, diners are invited to enjoy a four course meal; each course will be paired with a selection from wine maker Kelly Fleming. Before the meal, diners will be treated to a selection of tray passed […]
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations and Events
On Wednesday, March 17, everyone in the South Bay becomes Irish! From sunrise to sunset, the streets of our beach cities are likely to be packed with green-clad leprechauns chasing rainbows and pots o’ gold. Here are a few suggestions to get your St. Patty’s Day celebration going.