Fiestas, Food Trucks, Movies, and Music Invade South Bay and LA for Memorial Day Weekend 2011
Even though we live in the land of Eternal Summer, we can now officially kick off the best season of the year. Memorial Day is here and its time to get the party started!
Read on for some ideas for your three-day weekend.
JazzReggae Fest 2011 Celebrates 25 Years This Memorial Day Weekend (Video)
For the past 24 years, JazzReggae Fest has been bringing some of the biggest names in music to the Intramural Field on the campus of UCLA. This year marks the 25th production of this two day music festival taking place on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day Weekend. Read on to find out more about who’ll be on stage and the vendors that will be serving in the international food court.
Food Truck Friday: Bera’s Custom Cheese Steaks
In this episode of Food Truck Friday, we take a bite into some sandwiches that combine tradition with California influences. Let’s sample some of Bera’s Custom Cheese Steaks.
Total Wine and More in Redondo Beach: Not Your Average Liquor Store
South Bay wine snobs, beer freeks, and liquor enthusiasts can all start rejoicing. Just a few weeks ago, Total Wine & More opened their newest big box liquor store in Redondo Beach.
Walking Tour in Redondo Beach Invites You to Dine Around Artesia
Diners walking along the Artesia Blvd this Thursday will be sampling cuisine from around the world but only walking a few blocks.
South Bay Events and Saint Rocke to Host Wine Dinner on Tuesday, May 17
Meritage wines and the foods they pair with will be the topic of discussion during “The Vintage Room”, a wine tasting dinner hosted by Saint Rocke and South Bay Events.
Growing Great’s 5th Annual Healthy Living Festival 2011
This Sunday, Growing Great celebrates gardening and good nutrition at the 5th Annual Healthy Living Festival in Manhattan Beach.
South Bay Flavorology Winners Announced at Yogurtland in Manhattan Beach
Last night the top contestants in Yogurtland’s Flavorology competition gathered at the chain’s Manhattan Beach location to find out whose yogurt recipe would reign supreme
South Bay Cinco De Mayo Celebrations 2011
Here are a few South Bay events marking this celebration!
“Kate, Will You Please Pass the Yeast?”: A Taste Test with Marmite
If the latest Royal Couple is as British as their blue blood would lead you to believe, its likely they’ll be having a bit of yeast over the next couple days. Read on as I describe my first taste of Marmite, a yeast extract popular in British cuisine.
Senor Rio Tequila: 200 Years and Counting
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, I’ve been given the opportunity to sample a relatively new premium tequila: Senor Rio.
This Weekend! LA Times Book Fest, Old Town Torrance Block Party, Honda Presents Food & Wine, and Olive Oil Sippin’ with the Soroptomists
Its been a busy week at South Bay Foodies HQ. That means we have the perfect excuse to party hard this weekend!
As is often the case in Southern California, there are plenty of events to choose from on this sunny, spring weekend. Here are a few of the events we’re buzzing about. Hopefully I’ll see you at one or all of them. Sunday is going to be a busy day!
Graham Kerr’s Growing at the Speed of Life: So Much More Than a Cookbook (Plus a Giveaway!)
This spring, I’m excited to turn a new leaf — for lack of a better term — with some help from Graham Kerr, author of Growing at the Speed of Life. Read on to learn more about this book that’s a novel, gardeners handbook, and cookbook all rolled into one. Plus, we’re giving away a free copy!
South Bay Easter Brunch and Egg Hunts
Here are a few suggestions for getting your grub on for Easter around the South Bay. If you’re looking for some big egg hunts, we have a few tips on that too. Happy Easter!
Naja’s Place Get’s Hoppin with 3rd Annual IPA Festival
The beer capital of the South Bay — and quite possibly Los Angeles — is celebrating all things hoppy with its 3rd Annual IPA Festival.