BigMista’s BBQ Makes Plans to Shut Down and Relocate Out of State

If you’re making plans to have some Big Mista’s BBQ for your Fourth of July cookout, you might want to move your schedule up a bit. Big Mista’s Sammich Shop will be closing on July 1, 2018. In a blog post that shared the news of the close, Mrs. Mista — Big Mista’s wife and […]

Father’s Day Brunch at Esterel at the Sofitel

Esterel Restaurant in the Sofitel Hotel is setting the bar for celebrating dads on Father’s Day. Their bluegrass-themed event featured live music and a dad-sized menu featuring delicious BBQ and ice cold beer.

A Guide to Eating Your Way Through the Long Beach Grand Prix

This weekend one of the biggest racing events in the world comes to Southern California in the form of the Long Beach Grand Prix.  And just like race cars need fuel, race fans need to fill up too.  Fortunately, there will be  plenty of chow on hand.  Here’s a quick run-down on some of the food that’s available around the track.

 

Pork Belly and Bourbon-Pork Taco Call for Action on National Pig Day

We all know it’s “the other white meat” but honestly, I didn’t know pigs had their own day!

And while most folks that recognize the swinely significance of March 1st are looking to exalt Wilbur, Miss Piggy, and their kind, we’re looking for recipes and entrees. No offense, Miss Piggy!

Here are a few things you might try as you eat up this “holiday” that’s been observed since 1972.

Labor Day Weekend’s Beautiful Celebration: Fiesta Hermosa

This Labor Day weekend, September 5 – 7, Hermosa Beach will be the epicenter for end of summer partying in the South Bay.  For the 37th year in a row, Fiesta Hermosa is one festival that can’t be missed. Described by the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce as the “largest arts & crafts fair in […]

LA BBQ Festival: The Secret’s in the Sauce!

On Mother’s Day weekend, BBQ pitmasters from far, wide and around the corner crowded into the parking lot at the Santa Monica Pier for the 2nd Annual LA BBQ Festival.  Lots of smoke and sizzle were par for the course for two days of sauce slathering and finger licking goodness.