A La Carte column for 20 Feb. 2025
by Richard FossPier Plaza Blues: Just a few months after the Brews Hall served its last pint, another Pier Plaza restaurant is closing. Watermans lasted 15 years, but recently sent a gracious message thanking fans for their patronage. At least one other restaurant on that block is also for sale, and I would not be surprised to see others join them. Leases here commanded a huge premium a decade ago when it was a year-round, seven-day a week nightlife destin







Phannys n El Segundo, it’s soft opening is today (4-24-25) and officially open and ready for business 4-30-25.