Peter Paul Rubens: a lad from Antwerp
Lights, camera, Rubens! “Rubens: Picturing Antiquity” at the Getty Villa by Bondo Wyszpolski The Marvel Superheroes of yesteryear were the gods and goddesses of classical mythology, and it took an “action painter” (no, not Jackson Pollock) to capture them in the heat of the moment, whether that moment be wrestling lions, spearing wild boars, riding […]
Keep King Harbor like it is, Redondo Beach residents tell consultants
by Garth Meyer A total of 120 residents weighed in with input last week at the first of three meetings on a King Harbor amenities plan. Near the conclusion, a city consultant gave his reaction. “Based on what I’m hearing, that it’s charming, it’s local…,” said SWA Group CEO Gerdo Aquino. “I think the best […]
A view of Vista in Hermosa Beach
I love it when restaurants surprise me with ambitious food in odd locations. Finding a great little eatery on a residential side street, in a mall, or in some other unlikely spot is thrilling, a sign someone is so confident about their cuisine that they believe people will go anywhere to get it. It’s also […]
New bakeries, new MB sushi and Chinese noodles, and other dining news
Dash For Dash Dashi: After three years of delay due to permit problems, Dash Dashi Sushi, Grill, and Sake Bar is open in the former Mama D’s on Manhattan Avenue. The menu includes a wide variety of sashimi, small plates, and inventive rolls, with only a few large entrees. They’re serving lunch and dinner daily. […]
All Ball Sports: Will it take the death of a superstar? Chargers fourth and down
by Paul Teetor What’s it going to take for the sports world to realize the threat it faces from Covid-19, and the newly dominant Omicron variant? Will it take the death of a superstar? No one loves sports more than All Ball, but the common-sense conclusion after the chaos of the last week is inescapable: […]
Get your French on at The Crepery and Pinwheel Cafe & Bakery at the Peninsula
Two breakfast and brunch cafes offer different tastes of France by Richard Foss The phrases we borrow from French say a lot about our opinion of their way of life. People who couldn’t understand street directions in Paris routinely wish us bon appétit, call someone a bon vivant, or speak of joie de vivre. We […]
The 2021-2022 WSOP Circuit: What Cities Are in The Tour?
META: To find an event near you, take a look at our guide to the cities on the 2021-2022 WSOP Circuit. Another year has wrapped and with it another World Series of Poker Circuit. But the grind never stops at the WSOP headquarters, and you will soon see the casinos in a city near you […]