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.

Sneak Preview of Eats and Treats at the LA County Fair

To spare you from having to try every single thing on the menu at the fair, I visited to sample some of the foods that will be served over the next few weeks. For this Fair season, you’ll find food trucks, fried Kool Aid, and plenty of other things that are finger licking good. BYO Wet naps!

Fiesta Hermosa, Labor Day Edition

From Memorial Day in May, until Labor Day in September, we soak up the sun and laze away the long summer days in typical Southern California fashion. We kicked off the season with a bang so we might as well go out with one!  Thank goodness for Fiesta Hermosa.