Creamy Boys co-owners Duncan Parsons and Joe Wedd opened their New Zealand style, soft ice cream store in downtown Hermosa last December, at the encouragement of Hermosa Beach Councilmember Mike Detoy. Detoy had visited their temporary location in the soon to be demolished Goat Hill in Manhattan Beach.
The Chamber also recognized one of its oldest members with the presentation of its Best Bite Award to Martha’s restaurant.
“I’m proud to say Martha’s is celebrating its 40th anniversary,” partner Kevin Barry said. He also thanked Hermosa councilmembers for helping restaurants by allowing outdoor dining.
Barry accepted the award on behalf of Martha’s staff, including Chef Jaime, and Ann Gil-Latrop, who has worked at Martha’s since the day it opened.
Other recipients of the 2025 Best of Hermosa Awards were: Liz Tyndorf, Person of the Year, Kaci McCrossen, Chamber Member of the Year; Gum Tree, Retail Renegade; Zeal Levin, Artist; Granny’s, Legacy; Indivisible Arts, Nonprofit; Curious…, D.I.G.; and Mike’s Guitar Parlor, Five Star Service. ER
