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Best Female Server – Erin Obringer (Simmzy’s)
A server at Simmzy’s for the last five years, Obringer has been in the restaurant business for more than a decade and likes to keep active. “I’m so honored. What a big surprise,” Obringer said when told of her award. “I love the people I work with, the regulars I have come to know and […]
Best Bartender – Adam DeRitter (Rock‘n Fish)
A repeat winner as Best Bartender, DeRitter has worked at Rock’n Fish for 10 ½ years and considers the restaurant a home away from home. The Manhattan Beach native and Mira Costa High School alum said developing relationships is the favorite part of his job. “I can rejoice with a customer when they celebrate a […]
The Spot: Best vegetarian
This is one of the only local restaurants that can use the words “World Famous” in their advertising and have a credible claim to the distinction. The Spot has been a place of pilgrimage since 1977 and is the oldest vegetarian restaurant in greater Los Angeles.
Benihana: Best teppanyaki
The award for teppanyaki goes to the restaurant that brought it to America. Teppanyaki – literally, food cooked on an iron grill – was invented in the 1940’s but wasn’t very popular among Japanese.
Becker’s Bakery: Best Bakery
Odds are that someone among our readers has had Becker’s cakes at their at first birthday celebration, wedding, and retirement party. Maybe several someones.
Creme De La Crepe: Best Crepes
What started as a single location in Hermosa Beach has become a business empire built on French pancakes. Crème de la Crepe now has locations as far away as Beverly Hills. And though they now serve fondue and a wide-ranging menu, the core is still their crepes. They make their savory batter with buckwheat flour […]
In-N-Out: Best fast food burger
In-N-Out is slow for fast food. They make everything to order, so if all you care about is speed, perhaps you should go somewhere else.
Martha’s 22nd Street Grill: Best omelet
Martha’s 22nd Street Grill doesn’t have the most baroque offerings or the widest selection, but their enduring popularity is no mystery. They’re light and fluffy and there are little touches like the housemade ranchero sauce that make these offerings personal.
Cajun: Ragin’ Cajun
People from all over the world go to Louisiana to vacation, and it isn’t for the weather. They endure the humidity and heat because the greatest music and cuisine in America are to be found among those swamps, prairies and the occasional big city by a river. Ragin’ Cajun was the South Bay’s embassy of […]
Asian Fusion: Little Sister
Chef Tin Vuong has rocketed to stardom like no other chef in the history of the South Bay. Just two years ago when he took over the kitchen at Abigaile, nobody had heard of him, and now he is one of our local stars. His passion for artfully combining Asian foods has flowered at Little […]
Best Omelet: Martha’s 22nd Street Grill
Breakfast at Martha’s is the quintessential California beachside morning. Sidewalk tables are covered with big, colorful umbrellas and dogs, tied to the railing, wait by their human’s table while beautiful breakfast and lunch platters are served on the outdoor patio. Located near the Strand in Hermosa Beach, the restaurant is open from 7 a.m. until […]
Best romantic dinner: La Sosta Enoteca
Simple décor, candlelight and the smell of rustic, authentic Italian cuisine make cozy La Sosta a go-to spot for couples celebrating birthdays and anniversaries or just seeking a romantic evening out together. Salumi specials fill many of the tables, as do bottles of wine from an ecletic, esoteric wine list, grilled meats and fish, housemade […]
Best view: The Strand House
Mike Zislis’ Strand House is another success story for the South Bay restaurant giant. Locals enjoy fine, albeit expensive, cuisine, inventive cocktails, and selections from an impressive wine list. However, the greatest draw of the three-story restaurant and bar is its location on Manhattan Pier, offering panoramic views of the Pacific from its tables, bar, […]
Best ice cream parlor: Manhattan Beach Creamery
Manhattan Beach Creamery continues its reign as favorite ice cream shop in the South Bay with an unwavering commitment to fresh, inventive homemade ice cream and baked goods. Now that they have welcomed Cupcake Couture’s signature cupcakes into the store, there is even more reason to get your sugar fix here. What goes better with […]