Pitfire Brings Top Rated Artisan Pizza to Manhattan Beach

Zagat’s 12 Must-Try Wood-Fired Pizzas reads like a who’s who of Los Angeles artisanal pizza makers. With five locations around LA, Pitfire Artisan Pizza is in the #1 spot on that list.  This month they’ll be bringing their signature pizzas to Manhattan Beach.

Biggest Loser Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander Creates Low Calorie Diet for Shade Hotel: 30 Days of Devinly Decadence

There’s still time to work on those New Year’s resolutions. Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach has partnered with Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander to put together a menu that cuts the calories but keeps all the flavors, textures, and sensations we love. The South Bay Foodies sampled a few of her “Devinly” creations and we agree, they may be low in calories but are decadent indeed.

Affordable Thai for Dinner at Siam I Am, Redondo Beach

Finding affordable, well made Thai food for dinner in Los Angeles can be difficult. Not for a lack of options. On the contrary, there may be far too many places to choose from. A few stand out, though, and rise above the competition. Siam I Am is one of those restaurants.

In this review, I’ll share the dishes selected for my family of four and how we came out with a bill for less than $10 per person.

Challenge Butter’s Recipe for Caring Contest (Plus a $75 Giveaway!)

For the second year in a row, South Bay Foodies is teaming up with Challenge Butter* to share with you an exciting contest, an opportunity to help others, and a chance to nab something for yourself.  Along with cash and prizes for casting a vote for your favorite of three recipes, We’re giving away a bakeware set valued at $75.

Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese for “Big Kids” at Panera

One of the first menus that come to mind when thinking about winter foods is a crispy, grilled cheese sandwich paired with a warm bowl of tomato soup.  Panera puts a grown-up spin on both with their Vegetarian Tomato Soup and Big Kids Grilled Cheese sandwich.