A bottomless bowl of chocolate fondue? YES WE CAN!

Here’s a heads up from The Melting Pot’s Club Fondue. Celebrate the Inauguration with all you can eat Chocolate Fondue…yum!To mark this momentous occasion in our nation’s history, The Melting Pot of Pasadena and Torrance invites guests to celebrate the inauguration at both locations. To mark this great event, we have priced our 3-course dinners […]

Salad Creations at Campus El Segundo

Today I stopped by the recently opened Salad Creations at Campus El Segundo.  This development, located at the corner of Douglas and Mariposa, has been cranking out grand openings for the past few months with the additions of Z Pizza, Kaya Sushi, and others.  But for now, lets talk about the salads.

Free classes and more at Surfas

Think Culver City is too far to drive?  What about for free pizza, BBQ, chili, and Kobe beef corn dogs?  Yeah, I thought you’d change your mind. Surfas Restaurant and Supply in Culver City has a great series of classes lined up for the coming months.  With a focus on getting you ready for the […]

Butternut Squash Casserole

I’ve always been a fan of squash. My Mom, who can crank out a gourmet sqaush dish with next to no effort, inspires me to eat and cook them. Eat them? Yes. Cook them? No so much. When I do, I’m disappointed with the results of my attempts to cook squash compared to hers. But I will Keep trying.

This is a very simple recipe I came across earlier this fall (its winter now) and wanted to try. Here goes nothing!

“Holesome” Treats at Krispy Kreme in Gardena

Its the day after Christmas and the last thing I should be doing is eating a doughnut.  This torture was brought on by my own design, though; I stuffed my daughter’s stocking with a gift certificate for a 12 pack from Krispy Kreme.  My daughter Katia, AKA Lil Bit, can’t drive, so I knew it’d be up to me to facilitate the transaction.  Funny how things worked out like that.

Manhattan Bread & Bagel: Easily my favorite bagel spot

It’s been a while since I had brunch on a weekday.  I skipped breakfast and was craving something breakfast-y but it was around lunch time.   I immediately thought of the delicious bagel creations over at Manhattan Bread & Bagel (MBB). Today the store was packed with customers, no doubt buying breads, pies, and cookies for […]

The Counter: Build your burger to order

Today I was fortunate to  participate in a soft opening at The Counter, located in Plaza El Segundo.  The staff there referred to the event as a “Practice Party”.  Party indeed; All seats for this free — yes free! — event were by invitation and reservation only.  Thankfully, Annalise had been on top of this […]

South Bay Foodies Editor gets recognition on Yelp!

I’ve always known that the South Bay Foodies were great people. Over the years, I’ve come to rely on their tips and suggestions for food, wine, services and more.  Now I can be even more justified! Today, Margaret — an editor at South Bay Foodies — had one of her Yelp reviews recognized as “Review […]

This place only makes Good Stuff

For dinner tonight, Nicole and I decided to order carry out from Good Stuff, one of my favorite places in El Segundo.  I wasn’t too hungry, having had a big lunch earlier in the day.  I also had left overs at home from dinner the night before at Second City Bistro.  So I called in […]