In the kitchen with Chef Bell, about meatballs Growing up as a Brooklyn boy, I often observed my Grandma Millie, making meatballs. She was good and fast. Most Special Contributor September 24, 2025
A taste of the Himalayas: India’s Tandoori brings Nepalese and Tibetan food to the South Bay by Richard Foss One of the cliches of the advertising industry is slapping a sticker that says “New! Improved” on Richard Foss September 17, 2025
El Segundo’s Jaime, Flipping the script on Mexican menus El Segundo’s Jaime has a limited menu of exceptional food by Richard Foss Many years ago I saw a cartoon Richard Foss September 9, 2025
In the Kitchen with Chef Bell: Grilling outdoors by Chef Robert Bell I never thought of cooking outdoors when growing up in Brooklyn. The houses typically had very Robert Bell September 6, 2025
Calling all carnivores to Pho Redbo in Rolling Hills Estates A Vietnamese restaurant with a view of an ice rink offers a unique experience by Richard Foss A few years Richard Foss September 6, 2025
A La Carte: Mexican seafood giant coming, burger favorite closed, openings on the way, and dining even by Richard Foss Now Serving: This has been a blockbuster month for restaurant news, with some long-stalled projects on the Richard Foss September 4, 2025
Chef-driven restaurants driving out Hermosa Beach nightlife by Kevin Cody In another sign of downtown Hermosa Beach trending away from nightlife, and in the direction of fine Kevin Cody September 3, 2025
South Hermosa gets zen garden bakery, touch screen laundromat with espresso by Kevin Cody The South Hermosa commercial district, long the poor step sister to Pier Plaza, is having its Cinderella Kevin Cody September 1, 2025
Beyond the Basics: Blue Salt Grill Redondo Beach brings style to a simple concept by Richard Foss Fast casual fish grills are relatively new as a concept – a restaurant industry magazine article in Richard Foss August 22, 2025
A broken promise forgiven, Sora Sushi, Hermosa Beach Sora Sushi doesn’t exactly live up to its name, but that’s not a problem by Richard Foss Almost every cuisine Richard Foss August 17, 2025
A La Carte: New restaurant at Galleria, world’s most expensive pancake, dining events, and more restaurant news A La Carte for 07 August 2025 by Richard Foss Saints Marching In: Almost three years after the project was Richard Foss August 7, 2025
Remarkable, but… Stecca Taverna, Hermosa Beach has all the pieces, but needs to put them together by Richard Foss Whenever I mention visiting a restaurant, the first thing people ask is “How was the food?” That’s Richard Foss July 30, 2025
Wine-focused, but noteworthy food, The Palos Verdes Wine Club is a culinary destination, too by Richard Foss In the ‘80s I was a fan of a Santa Monica-based pop band that had smart lyrics, Richard Foss July 26, 2025
Hospitality by any name, Redondo’s LoZio Osteria honors an Italian tradition by Richard Foss On my first trip to Italy, I was befuddled by all the different words for eateries. Ristorante, Richard Foss July 24, 2025
Welcome to the California Surf Club, Redondo Beach The South Bay’s newest waterfront restaurant is on the way to greatness, but not yet there by Richard Foss photos Richard Foss July 11, 2025
A la Carte: Bike themed bakery, Bread Head’s big sandwiches among summer openings by Richard Foss Openings Galore: Summer is here, and with it a variety of new dining options. Bread Head is Richard Foss July 2, 2025