South Bay Business News: Word on the street
Mike Jones enjoys a final Mermaid burger after two decades of bartending at the Hermosa Beach landmark. Photo Hotel, Killer Shrimp planned for Hermosa Mermaid site The 62-year-old Mermaid restaurant at the corner of The Strand and Pier Plaza is set to close escrow Wednesday. Buyer One Pier avenue is expected to seek city approval for an L-shaped hotel that would stretch from 13th Street to Pier Avenue, along the Strand, and extend east on Pier Ave. for approximately one-quarter of a block. Killer Shrimp restaurants is set to manage the Mermaid restaurant during the period prior to its tear down. The Mermaid closed Sunday night, but is expected to reopen after a quick refurbishing. Former presidential candidate Ron Paul and Rock N’ Fish owner Mike Zislis. Ron Paul, Secret Service visit Rock N’ Fish Former presidential candidate Ron Paul and his wife, accompanied by two Secret Service men, recently enjoyed lunch at Rock N’ Fish and spoke to owner Mike Zislis about health care. Staff and guests described Paul as gracious and happy to pose for photos. “It was nice to meet a politician who’s not beholden to special interests,” Zislis said. Bank of Manhattan gets new partner, new…
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