A La Carte: Michelin in our midst, benvenuto Stecca
by Richard Foss A Singular Honor: It is very, very rare for the Michelin Guide to add restaurants that have been open for less than a year, but they made an exception for Vinfolk in Hermosa. This is a rare honor, and congratulations are due to the kitchen and service staff who make this one of the South Bay’s peak experiences… Openings: Things are brighter for two new businesses in Hermosa. Surfer Girl opened in the Sea Sprite, with big windows and outdoor service to take advantage of the great ocean view. The interior is neat and modern in seafoam green and wood, and it’s a pleasant, spacious environment. They’re serving a limited menu of pastas, grills, and sandwiches while getting up to speed (1016 The Strand, HB)… Stecca Taverna has opened in the former Sosta in Hermosa, and while one Italian restaurant replaced another, the menu reflects a very different regional culture. They offer the cuisine of Piedmont and Liguria, the French border area that goes from the sea at Genoa to the heart of the Italian alps. The French influence and the extensive use of dairy and beef make this an attractive cuisine, but it isn’t well-known because relatively few people from this region…
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