Does anybody remember where we went for tapas before Mediterraneo opened on Pier Plaza? That’s a trick question. In 2003 most people in the South Bay didn’t know what tapas were, and some people complained because they thought it was a topless. Those people stopped objecting when they found out what tapas were, and probably got downright enthusiastic when they first experienced the elegant small-plates dining here. The bold flavors of Spain are featured with assistance from fresh California ingredients and a few unique ideas. This is our favorite place to graze, and it’s even better on their Tapas Tuesdays, when the almost limitless variety is offered at half price.
73 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. (310) 318-2666.
