South Bay goes French, Sunrise over Redondo, dining events, and restaurant news
New Name, Management, & Ideas: For a brief time two decades ago, Splash restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Redondo was one of the hotspots of the South Bay. After a change in chef and management, things got dull, but they have livened up since the hotel was bought by Sonesta Resorts. The new restaurant is called Sol and features Asian fusion by Chef Hayato Yanai, who moved here from Tokyo with some interesting ideas. While his style is described as Japanese-French, it’s noticeable that carne asada fries, and a version of tacos are also on the menu, so he’s incorporating beach city favorites already (300 N. Harbor Drive, RB)… Elevated Levels Of French: This is a big month for French food in the South Bay thanks to two projects, one already open and the other imminent. David Slay opened Fête Bistro by Slay, and it’s quite a surprise. Slay’s other restaurants focus on Italian and American cuisine. Fête’s menu is French with a few surprising Arabic touches. You can get duck confit a l’orange and sea bream Provencal with housemade pita, and hummus, or tabbouleh, which is a daring and interesting idea. I can hardly wait to see how this works in practice (1017 Manhattan Ave., MB)…
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