Mediterraneo sold, New French in MB, Espresso in Hermosa, more [A La Carte dining news]
Hot Summer, Hot Dining Scene… After a lull in openings and changes, things are heating up in the South Bay restaurant scene. The big surprise is the changeover at Chez Melange, which will close for a few days and reopen with a brighter main room and new concept. That news and a story about the opening of the Hermosa Beach Ragin Cajun appear elsewhere in this week’s issue, but it’s far from the only things going on in the soap opera that is the South Bay scene. Hennessey Does It Again… Paul Hennessey has purchased Mediterraneo, also known as The Med, on Pier Plaza in Hermosa. The place has been humming along since 2002 without any huge change in concept, which is a long time in this fast changing dining scene. As of press time we haven’t been able to confirm what will happen with the property, but have heard that the new restaurant will be “more upscale”… Crazy For Crustaceans… The 22nd annual Redondo Beach Lobster Festival is a rite of fall here. This year it is scheduled for September 22 through 24. Local culinary hero Jessica Jordan of Fishbar will be the guest of honor. She will be serving all things lobster, definitely to include tacos, chowder, quesadillas, and nachos. If…
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