Beirut Mix
Beirut Mix is on another planet when it comes to ambition – who else in a wide radius is offering Lebanese-style roasted quail, lamb chops, and homemade sausages? The restaurant is a labor of love from Sam Sabra, who owns the Amigo’s Tacos chain and wanted to present the food of his homeland, and Sam is there almost every evening to greet customers and offer samples of various specials.
Beach Romance-Dinner with a side of diamonds
by Christopher J. Lynch
Bottle Inn manager Silvio Petoletti has participated in perhaps more marriage proposals than anyone else in the South Bay-not all of them romantic.
Al Hamra, Redondo Beach
Of course almost all meals here start with hummus, pita, and some chips made of deep-fried pita (the latter completely untraditional as far as I know, but tasty). The hummus is the real stuff, thick and creamy, topped with a pool of fruity olive oil, chopped scallions, and a dash of the red sumac seasoning that adds color and piquancy to Arabic cooking. It’s a world apart from the prepackaged stuff, with a rich, mild garlic flavor so good that I frequently eat the whole bowl of it and end up taking much of my meal home.
Teresa’s Mosaic Cafe
I felt so happy upon seeing the tortilla maker at Teresa’s Mosaic Café in El Segundo. Oblivious to the diners who watch, she rolls the balls of corn or flour dough, apparently engrossed in her work. It’s the sign of a craftsman, and a very good indication that this restaurant takes enough pride in their ingredients and technique to put both on display. There are other signs too, such as a menu that includes some Oaxacan dishes very rarely seen in the very gringo South Bay.
Talia’s, Manhattan Beach
Continuity and consistency are virtues worth bragging about, and the rare restaurant that can boast of being under the same ownership for decades has something to crow about. Odds are good that you’re keeping people happy and earning return visits, which are the most sincere sign of customer satisfaction.
Falcon denies Bahati a four-peat at Chevron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix
Competing on what he considers his home course, Carson resident Rahsaan Bahati was denied his fourth consecutive title when Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling teammate Yosvany Falcon held off Flying V Australia rider Bernie Sulzberger to capture the 49th Chevron Manhattan Grand Prix.
Jackson’s Village Bistro
After a server gave us menus, Chef Scott Cooper came out to describe the daily specials. I don’t know whether he does this every day (it was a quiet Tuesday on our visit), but his descriptions were so enticing that one of my companions immediately decided to get the soup and main course of the day. If Mr. Cooper ever gets tired of the culinary business, he’s a cinch for a career in sales, since his enthusiasm is contagious.
Steakhouse Kobe, Torrance
The offerings here were far more interesting than steakhouse standards like green salad or potato skins – the clientele that frequents this restaurant evidently likes fusion dishes. We started with a plate of roasted Peking duck with sweet black vinegar, an albacore carpaccio and Maui onion salad, and a poached sweet shrimp and seaweed salad with yuzu vinaigrette.
Local players named King, Queen at EVP Tournament
The Extreme Volleyball Professionals (EVP) Tour came to Hermosa Beach Saturday and the hometown fans were not disappointed when local players took top honors at the fourth of ten events on the 2010 EVP Tour. With a purse of $2,000, the EVP King and Queen of the Beach Tournament showcased professional beach volleyball players in […]
Beach trips-Fortune favors the brave
by Chris Brown
A crew of South Bay surfers weigh the prospects of barreling waves versus gun barrels in Baja, and are glad they did.
Coco Noche
From the name I figured that it would be another Cuban restaurant, and I was less than excited. When I found that the place would be a wine bar serving California-Korean fusion and chocolate desserts, I was boggled.
CIF, Bay League honors diamond stars
First-year Mira Costa head coach Cassidy Olson had three players from his Bay League champion squad honored. Outfielder/pitcher Lucas Whitehill was named the league’s MVP, first baseman Jake Jelmini was a Co-Most Outstanding Player and pitcher Drew Van Orden was selected as Pitcher of the Year. Whitehill also was named to the All-CIF Division 2 […]
Beach Cities Sports
Volleyball John Featherstone’s 16th Annual Volleyball Clinic begins Tuesday at 16th Street in Manhattan Beach. The instructional youth beach program helps boys and girls grades 3 through 8 become fundamentally sound on the beach in passing, setting, hitting, serving and defensive techniques in Advanced (Club Players), Intermediate and Beginner levels. New “Doubles Clinic” offered for […]
About Town
The P.S. I Love You Foundation hosts its 10th Annual Day at the Beach, where 250 at-risk kids from inner cities are each paired with an adult