Sampling Mexican Inspired Dishes at Lazy Dog Restaurant, Torrance
The menu at Lazy Dog Restaurant borrows from American, Italian, and Mediterranean dishes. Now they’ve added authentic Mexican entrees to the mix with great success.
Sunday Supper and Cocktails at Circa, Manhattan Beach
Each Sunday from 5 to 9 PM, Circa is serving a three-course, family style menu with items selected and prepared by the chef. Hand crafted cocktails are also on deck!
Pi Day Means 3.14159 Times the Flavor at Select Beer Store in Redondo Beach
As a part of their First Anniversary Celebration, The folks at Select Beer Store are looking towards that other meaning of pi: a baked dish with sweet or savory filling.
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.
AMC Dine-In Theatres, Marina Del Rey: Dinner and a Movie Gets Upgraded
The dinner and a movie experience usually goes like this: You eat dinner, and then you watch a movie. With an extensive renovation of their Marina 6 Theatres in Marina Del Rey, AMC is inviting you to do both at the same time.
Pop-Up Pantry Delivers Gourmet Meals to Your Door; We Try Their Moroccan Lamb Stew
Pop-Up Pantry prepares menus crafted by award winning chefs and sends them to you to be warmed up and served at home. In 30 minutes, you can have a gourmet meal for two with little more effort than warming up the oven or boiling a pot of water.
Specially Priced Prime Rib Dinner Satisfies Wallets and Palettes at Fleming’s in El Segundo
Prime rib lovers that want an exceptional dinner experience – offered at a great price – owe it to themselves to stop by Fleming’s on any given Sunday in August through September 2nd. During that time, all Fleming’s locations are offering a Sunday Prime Rib Dinner that serves up fine dining at a discount.
Fine Burgers and Drinks in Redondo Beach at the new Islands Restaurant
The secret of the success at Islands Restaurant is right there in the tagline: “Fine Burgers and Drinks”. To keep up with the demand for their beach-inspired beverages and family friendly foods, Islands has opened their third South Bay location in Redondo Beach.
Don’t Leave King’s Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant Without Dessert
If you think you can get into King’s Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant without getting dessert, think again.
Reviewing the Fall Menu at BALEEN, Redondo Beach
Michael says: I have to give a shout out to BALEEN for inviting the South Bay Foodies to visit with Executive Chef Jesse Souza to get a taste of his new fall menu. My good friend Kelvin sums up his dinner experience in the following review. Enjoy!
Taste Test: Hermosa Beach Family Makes Granola “By Hand”
In this taste test, I get my hands on some granola — By Hand Granola — made right here in the South Bay by a family business based in Hermosa Beach.
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.
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.
Koko Brown Ale: Kona Brewing Puts Aloha in a Bottle
Koko Brown Ale is the latest in the Aloha Series of beers from Kona Brewing, Hawaii’s premiere craft brewery.
Food Truck Friday: Sweet Treat from Crepes Bonaparte says “Mission Complete”
In this episode of Food Truck Friday, I sample one of the namesake dishes from Crepes Bonaparte. At the same time, I complete the task of chasing down five LA food trucks featured on Food Network.