Honest Tea Puts LA to the Test Again
Once again, Honest Tea has put citizens around the US to the test. Would they give a buck or two for a cold bottle of tea without someone asking them too?
Exploring the Torrance Farmers Market
Join me for a trip to the market! In this article, I describe a recent visit to one of my favorite places for farm-fresh produce and so much more: the Torrance Farmers Market.
Setting, Cuisine, and Service Inspire Dinner at La Traviata in Long Beach
In April I had the opportunity to visit La Traviata, a Long Beach restaurant that combines all the things that make dining out a pleasure: stunning decor, delicious food, and attentive service. Named for an opera, La Traviata is certainly something to sing about.
This Weekend! Hula, Hot Rods, and Street Food in San Pedro and Long Beach
Another Southern California weekend is revving up! This one is packed with hot rods, street food festivals, movies and more. Here are a few of the events the South Bay Foodies will be checking out. Hopefully we’ll see you there!
Lemonade is for Kids! Check Out These Summertime Beverages for Adults
This summer, let the kids have all the Lemonade, Kool Aid and Tang they want. Keep these refreshments for yourself: Lemonade flavored beer, rum laced “backyard tea”, and apple pie flavored moonshine.
South Bay Fireworks and Fourth of July Celebrations for 2011
With fireworks, parades, picnics, and festivals, Independence Day is the essence of patriotism and summer-time celebration. Communities around the South Bay, Long Beach, and Los Angeles will be in full swing recognizing our country’s 235 years of independence.
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Family Carnival
This is one of my favorite South Bay carnivals and it always sneaks up on me! Today and tomorrow the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI) is holding its annual Family Fun Carnival.
This Weekend! Events in Manhattan Beach and Redondo, Plus the San Diego Spirits Festival
This weekend we’re checking out races in Manhattan Beach; arts and crafts in Redondo; and wine, beer, and spirits in San Diego and Pomona. Join us!
Cookbook Review: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vegan Baking
Vegan diets are beginning to hit the mainstream, and Donna Diegel is right on time with her new book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vegan Baking. You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy these recipes, but you may quickly change your mind after tasting only a few of them.
Food Truck Friday: Ragin Cajun Leads Convoy of Food Trucks to LA Vendor Festival This Weekend
A line up of almost 40 trucks will be feeding thousands of hungry shoppers at the Los Angeles Vendor Festival this Saturday and Sunday at Hollywood Park in Inglewood.
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.
This Weekend! Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival
This Saturday and Sunday The streets of Palos Verdes will be ground zero for live music, arts and crafts, and finger-licking carnival cuisine during the Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival.
Food Truck Friday: Scavenger Hunt Meets Truck Chasing in The Amazing Gourmet Food Truck Race
If you think you need to start running to work off all your trips to food truck meet-ups, here’s the perfect way to take action: combine running with truck chasing — and a bit of problem solving — at the The Amazing Gourmet Food Truck Race.
You’re Ready to Party…But Are You Party Ready!?
Are you ready to party!? We flip that and give you some tips on being party ready. This past Memorial Day, we invited a few frinds over on short notice to see if our party ready tips would make the cut. Read on for tips and to see how everything turned out!
Happy 3rd Anniversary to Ortega 120!
This Saturday, Ortega 120 is recognizing their third year of serving “modern Mexican cuisine” to hungry South Bay locals and visitors.