Best Carpet Store: Fred’s Carpet Plus
Long recognized as one of the top carpet stores in the South Bay, Fred’s Carpet Plus has been serving the community for nearly 70 years. A full-service carpet and window-treatment provider, Fred’s has received such honors as being named the Southern California Flooring Retailer of the Year by the World Floor Covering Association, and the […]
Best Tile Company: Simply Tiles
The truism about not judging a book by its cover fits Simply Tiles — while the business’ name belies that it’s about more than just tile, the store’s small exterior hides its tremendous selection of fixtures, cabinetry, flooring and stone surfaces. With former customers shouting its praises across the Internet (“When there was a misunderstanding […]
Best Door and Window Center: Cook’s Doors and Windows
Lawndale’s longtime go-to store for door and window replacements, Cook’s has been a fixture in the South Bay since 1923, remaining in the same location through its change from Cook Lumber Company to its current specialization. A family-owned, family-run operation since its inception, Jim and Bob Cook continue the same quality and service that their […]
Best Tire Store: American Tire Depot
A staple of Southern California since the early 1990s, American Tire Depot’s family-owned, family-oriented customer service has a wide-ranging selection for any vehicle you might throw at it. Offering tires and wheels from the industry’s top brands, you’re covered whether or not your ride needs specialized speed-rated tires or basic passenger shoes. Plus, it can’t […]
Best Plumber: Radke Repipe and Repair
When Nettie Radke says that Radke Repipe and Repair is a family business, she means it: She does the bookkeeping and sets up appointments, while her husband Jeff and their sons go out and get into the pipes of their customers. Though the Radke family business has, itself, only been around for little more than […]
South Bay Community Calendar 3/21/15-3/24/15
Saturday 21 BUNNY PARTY The South Bay Galleria’s Easter Breakfast Extravaganza celebrates the bunny’s arrival with free breakfast, crafts, and live entertainment for the first 300 children (ages 2-10) in attendance from 9 – 11 a.m. at the South Bay Galleria Food Court located on Level 3, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach. Parents can RSVP […]
Best Insurance Agent: Garrett Nishihira
What drives Garrett Nishihira to be the South Bay’s top insurance salesman? In his words, relationships. “My goal is to have people be not only clients but to also be friends. I think it’s that relationship that allows them to trust me, and feel comfortable asking me questions.” Nishihira is part of a firm that’s […]
European Wax Center: Best beauty waxing
“We believe luxurious waxing isn’t just for the privileged, it’s for everyone who wants gorgeous skin whenever they desire.”
Tammies’ Corner House Cafe: Best mufffin
A historian of breakfast (yes, there are such people) wrote that muffins were invented so Americans would have an excuse to eat cake for breakfast. If you are a fan, Tammie’s Corner House Cafe is the place to get muffins.
Becker’s Bakery: Best Bakery
Odds are that someone among our readers has had Becker’s cakes at their at first birthday celebration, wedding, and retirement party. Maybe several someones.
Manhattan Bread and Bagel: Best bagel
MB&B makes bagels the old-fashioned way, boiling rather than steaming them before baking, so the crust has the chewy texture beloved in the old country.
Christine Petti, MD: Best Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Petti is the Medical Director of the Palos Verdes Ambulatory Surgery Medical Center, a private, AAASF certified plastic surgery center with a staff of specialized plastic surgery registered nurses and board-certified anesthesiologists.
Nick’s: Best desserts
Nick’s caramelized banana split is very good, but the warm butter cake crusted with caramelized sugar is better and the Irish whiskey cake topped with fresh whipped cream is absolutely amazing.
MB Post: Best American contemporary
The relentless creativity on display at MB Post must make it a challenge for servers. Imagine trying to advise customers about choices when the menu changes constantly. That servers consistently manage to do this shows dedication.
Creme De La Crepe: Best Crepes
What started as a single location in Hermosa Beach has become a business empire built on French pancakes. Crème de la Crepe now has locations as far away as Beverly Hills. And though they now serve fondue and a wide-ranging menu, the core is still their crepes. They make their savory batter with buckwheat flour […]
Standing Room: Best restaurant burger
The Standing Room is most famous for their ‘everything-in-the-refrigerator’ Napoleon Burger. But there are many others to choose from.