Astrid Francis at “Resin” in Hermosa Beach
Where is the Monkey? Do you see the Monkey? Rafael McMaster opens “Resin,” and Astrid Francis is among the featured artists Earlier this year, when Rafael McMaster talked energetically about revitalizing the Hermosa Beach art scene, at least one local writer remained skeptical. Many galleries and gallerists have tried; few have enjoyed enduring success. But […]
South Bay arts calendar: Aug. 31 to Sept. 6
Thursday, August 31 This is the end, my friend Strange Days, a Jim Morrison and The Doors tribute band, performs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Octagon on the Redondo Beach Pier. This is the final RB pier concert of the summer, so don’t miss out. More at redondopier.com. Friday, September 1 All aboard! […]
Mediterraneo sold, New French in MB, Espresso in Hermosa, more [A La Carte dining news]
Hot Summer, Hot Dining Scene… After a lull in openings and changes, things are heating up in the South Bay restaurant scene. The big surprise is the changeover at Chez Melange, which will close for a few days and reopen with a brighter main room and new concept. That news and a story about the […]
Sea change at Chez Melange [dining news]
During a meeting between two restaurateurs who had been business partners for 35 years, Robert Bell uttered a fateful sentence. “I said to Michael, “The good news is that everyone knows Chez Melange. The bad news is that everyone knows Chez Melange.” Michael Franks agreed with his partner’s assessment. They needed to change the name […]
Liquids + Solids featuring Playa Hermosa Fish and Oyster Restaurant (Video)
In this episode of Food + Solids Civic Couch features Playa Hermosa Fish and Oyster Restaurant on Pier Plaza in Hermosa Beach. Host Steve Napolitano sits down with Lisa Hemmet-Lupercio, managing partner of Playa Hermosa.