Stand up for art: Pro standup paddleboarder Gene Smith has partnered with local restaurateur Shane McColgan (Sharks Cove, HB & MB) to open up an upscale tattoo parlor, Hermosa Ink on Hermosa Ave at Eighth Street. The two-story shop is a class act filled with the artists’ artwork on canvas as well as on skin. The place looks like a well appointed salon (310) 376-0451 for more info…
Fight For Our Children: Vania Almeida, the executive chef of Second Story Bistro at the Belamar Hotel, reports that the wine dinner benefiting the Friends of Angels annual camp raised almost $1,700 for the cause. Friends of Angels helps children with autism. To learn more about this Torrance organization log on to friendsofangels.org or call (310) 947-2938.
Now Open: Fishbar, Highland Ave in the space previously held by Sharkeez – damn that was quick! The joint is open for lunch and dinner daily, until midnight Sunday-Thursday and until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday with daily specials such as Monday night Locals Nite with drink specials all night, Taco Tuesday with specials on lobster, shrimp and fish tacos and $4 margaritas, oyster hour daily from 3-7 p.m., $1.50 oysters and more. Call (310)796-0200 for more info or just go in and see how the hell they got open so quickly. Actually, they never closed…
Weekday Deal: Wee Man’s Chronic Tacos, PCH, RB, is now offering half-priced pitchers of beer and $2 single beers all day Monday-Friday. For more info check out eatchronictocas.com or call (310) 316-TACO…
Quoi? According to Maxim Mag, Nigeria out drinks Ireland when it comes to Guinness. I know, how can that be? is what I said too! The hook is, instead of the milky pints of Guinness Draught, they down G’s Foreign Extra Stout, which is hoppier and higher in proof than the draught, pours black, and has a kick without the signature bitterness we all know and love. Oh, and they speak French while doing it. It’s a small world after all. Slainte!
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