Best of the Beach 2014: Dining
Tables in the wine room are coveted seats at the Bottle Inn. Photo (CivicCouch.com) Wine list: Bottle Inn One of the errors some people make is thinking that for a restaurant to have a great wine list, it merely needs a lot of money. One need only consider the people he knows who have expensive homes […]
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Best Women’s Clothing Store, Toy Store and Children’s Clothing Store: Bella Beach
The mother and daughter team of Heather D’Errico and Kris Mackerer D’Errico offer beach moms and beach kids places to shop together for colorful, bold styles. “Color’s always in style,” Kris Mackerer D’Errico said. “Floral clothing or floral accessories are really big now too.” “Tie-dye always holds style near the beach too,” she added. Walking […]
Best Women’s Hairstylist: Jianni Meyer at Salon Mar
“I believe my clientele voted me best of the beach because of my experience, consistency, and mission for hair,” Jianni Meyer said. “I believe in healthy hair and using the best products that show results.” Meyer’s specialty is hair color and her client’s range in all tones from California blondes, vibrant multi tonal reds, sun […]
Best Flooring: Eyedeal Interiors
Located in Lawndale and family owned and operated since “forever,” Eyedeal Interiors specializes in carpets, laminate, vinyl and hardwood flooring as well as window treatments. “I would use them again,” wrote a customer on their testimonial page. “I would recommend them to other people. I was totally happy with them. They did great work. They […]
Best Carpet Cleaning: JC’s Carpet Cleaning
JC’s Carpet Cleaning and Restoration Since 1989 JC’s has been cleaning floors across the South Bay with a meticulous eye for detail and great customer service. “I needed my carpets cleaned prior to moving out,” Yelp reviewer Matt O. from Torrance wrote. “I saw JC’s was local and had excellent reviews, so I looked no […]
Best Carpet Store: Sunset Carpet One
Best Carpet Store in El Segundo is a second generation family-owned, neighborhood shop. “It’s been our pleasure to serve the flooring needs of the South Bay area since 1965,” Nicole Avila said. “Our expert designers look forward to helping you choose the perfect flooring for your particular home and lifestyle.” According to Avila, their installers […]
Best Gallery: Bo Bridges
Just hours after disembarking from a trip photographing famous New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, Bo Bridges stopped by his Manhattan Beach gallery to meet with staff and edit photographs from his latest photo shoot. Colorful South Bay photographs line the wall of his new, airy Manhattan Beach-based gallery. Sunsets, mixed with water sports and […]
Best DJ: DJ DIK
Richard Podgurski, known in the South Bay as DJ DIK won best DJ for the second year in a row because of his upbeat old-meets-new music mashups. “Basically I stand on stage and cheerlead for two hours,” Podgurski said, adding that he DJ’s frequently at local venues like Ocean Bar, American Junkie, Waterman’s, Circa and […]
Best Dermatologist: Dr. Jamie MacDougall
“Dr. MacDougall was wonderful,” an unnamed Yelp reviewer from Los Angeles wrote. “He explained things very clearly and was very nice…. I also really appreciate his office staff. They have been very understanding when I have called them with concerns and have made sure I am seen to as soon as possible.” Dr. Jamie MacDougall, […]
Best Music Lessons: Miss Emily
Emily Baum, or Miss Emily as her students called her, won best music lessons this year because of her new downtown Hermosa Beach location and loyal music students. “Teaching here is all about loving what I do,” Baum said. “I’m making a living by teaching and inspiring children and adults alike.” Baum’s studio is located […]
Best Underage Band: Blak Reign
What started out as a one-time gig for the fourth grade talent show three years ago has given birth to arguably the hardest rocking kid ban in the South Bay. Bläk Reign’s youthful trifecta – Tre Coe on guitar and vocals, John Forbes on bass and vocals and Nathaniel Harris on drums – covers classic […]
Best Waxing: European Wax Center
For the second year in a row European Wax Center took home the top spot for their excellent and almost painless hair-ripping skills. “We wax and that’s all we do,” co-owner Andrew Graham said. “We believe luxurious waxing isn’t just for the privileged, it’s for everyone who wants gorgeous skin whenever they desire.” The center […]
Best Furniture Store: Geagea Designs
For the first time in Easy Reader history, the furniture store “Best of” winner doesn’t have an actual store. Instead, Lena Khattar, the brains and imagination behind Geagea Designs goes to her client’s homes and brings the furniture to them. “Designing was something I was kind of given to and I was self-taught,” Khattar said. […]
Best Veterinarian: Dr. Steve Liebl
The Hermosa Animal Hospital’s reputation as the South Bay’s best vet with the best veterinarian has been uncontested for many years. The full-service vet that has been in the South Bay since 1991 offers routine preventative care, early detection and treatment of disease as well as full medical and surgical care. Our readers rave about […]
Best Pet Grooming: Bubbles Pet Spa
Bubbles, a full-service grooming facility is located in the heart of Manhattan Beach, within an easy dog-walking distance for most Manhattan Beach residents. They specialize in haircuts and baths for man’s best friend and are known for their pet spa experience. Their groomers even brave cat baths and offer a 10 percent off discount every […]