Fonz’s, Manhattan Beach [RESTAURANT REVIEW]
Fonz's, a low-key Manhattan Beach institution. PHOTO BY ALENE TCHEKMEDYIAN Escape from the foodies: Fonz’s, Manhattan Beach Fonz’s offers fine food without the hype of the neighboring downtown dining scene My out of town guests often marvel at the liveliness of Manhattan Beach by night. The ones who have never been here before take it all in calmly, while the ones who grew up locally but haven’t been here in 10 or 20 years tend to be boggled by the energy in what was once a quiet town. Sometimes, after we walk past aggressively loud places with furniture that looks like it came from outer space, I am asked, “Isn’t there someplace in downtown that just serves good food in a comfortable setting without a lot of hype and attitude?” There are several, though it’s not easy to find them amid their attention-demanding neighbors. One of the best is a place with roots that go back far beyond its founding in 1997. Fonz’s was started by local beach volleyball star Mike Dodd, and when the place first opened as a beachy eatery it had some volleyball memorabilia displayed proudly. Dodd sold the place to his partner seven years ago, and it has expanded and changed décor since then. The ambiance…
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