Reviewing the Fall Menu at BALEEN, Redondo Beach

Michael says: I have to give a shout out to BALEEN for inviting the South Bay Foodies to visit with Executive Chef Jesse Souza to get a taste of his new fall menu. My good friend Kelvin sums up his dinner experience in the following review. Enjoy!

Rock & Brews, El Segundo’s Outdoor Beer Garden

Rock & Brews in Downtown El Segundo is like no other restaurant in the South Bay. It’s a crazy combination of a beer garden, a juke joint, and a California café serving cutting edge comfort food and award winning beers. Oh, and I mean crazy in a good way.

Strand House Brings Destination Dining to Manhattan Beach

The Strand House is located just steps from the Manhattan Beach Pier and the ocean front sidewalk for which it is named. Folks familiar with the location may think back to the days when the popular Beaches restaurant occupied the same address. Well, Beaches may be gone but the “life’s a beach” vibe and spectacular sunset views remain, updated with a heavy dose of elegance and bourgeoisie.

Menu Review at American Farmhouse Tavern & Dining Hall, Manhattan Beach

You’re not in Kansas anymore! For patrons of American Farmhouse Tavern & Dining Hall, that’s a good thing. They’ve taken Santa Maria style barbecue and paired it with stylish farmhouse décor for an experience that’s rustic and elegant at the same time. Spoiler alert: The food is good too.

Beer 101: An Intro to Beverages at Public School 612

School is _in_ for the summer at Downtown LA’s newest gastropub, Public School 612.  Co-located with sister restaurant The Daily Grill at 612 South Flower Street, Public School 612 — also known as PS 612– is a new dining concept with lessons that foodies will register for again and again.

Classic Burgers Learn New Tricks at Daily Grill

A few weeks ago I was invited to meet with Executive Chef Phil Kastel and several other food writers at the Daily Grill Located in Downtown Los Angeles.  We gathered to learn about the new and innovative techniques that Daily Grill is using to make each of their 21 locations a guaranteed stop for burger lovers.