Top Chef and New Menu Items at Hudson House, Redondo Beach

Hudson House is an unassuming, cozy little gastropub on Pacific Coast Highway not far from the Redondo Beach harbor area. On any given night you can find regulars and newcomers sharing tables in the small dining room, ordering from a menu crafted by of a Top Chef.  Recently, I stopped by Hudson House to find out what was new on the menu. Spoiler alert: the drinks, appetizers, and dessert are highly recommended.

Oktoberfest Fun at the Pomona Fairplex

As “Oktober” comes to a close, Bryan offers this review of Oktoberfest at the Pomona Fairplex.  Oom Pah bands and authentic German foods — including plenty of beer — added to the celebration.

Food Festival Review – Oxnard Salsa Festival

The Oxnard Salsa Festival is a two day celebration of all things salsa.  In this recap, Bryan provides a look at the foods, sites, and sounds that make this event such a memorable one.

New Cocktails on the Happy Hour Menu at Lazy Dog Café, Torrance

Lazy Dog Café at is a popular stop for movie goers and mall rats looking for a place to refill and unwind while shopping Del Amo mall in Torrance. The South Bay Foodies stopped in recently to check out some of the new additions to their happy hour menu*. In this episode, we focus on the some of the classy new cocktails that had us saying “its a dog’s life for me!”.

The Next Class at Public School 612: Dark Beer

It’s back to school time for fans of stouts, porters, and other dark beers. An upcoming class at Public School 612 will provide students with a tasty lesson in the history of these beverages.

Rock & Brews, El Segundo’s Outdoor Beer Garden

Rock & Brews in Downtown El Segundo is like no other restaurant in the South Bay. It’s a crazy combination of a beer garden, a juke joint, and a California café serving cutting edge comfort food and award winning beers. Oh, and I mean crazy in a good way.