In the kitchen with Chef Bell: A Valentine Day romance, through food

by Chef Michael Bell Being a professional chef and restaurant owner for almost 50 years, dolks have mentioned many times,“It’s my wife’s 50th birthday, or our 25th wedding anniversary is approaching, “ Where should we go to dinner”? My answer is always the same. Go where you are best known. This particular evening is not […]
A La Carte: Hermosa burger block, a Mexican metamorphosis, classic closed, dining events

by Richard Foss Burger Rebirth: In a previous column, I mused that Hermosa Beach might have reached peak burger, since so many pulverized protein palaces had opened there. I may have to eat crow (made into a crowburger, of course), because eateries with that specialty continue to open. Proudly Serving, which began flipping ground cow […]
Andy and Renee at 100

In dreadful times, a musical milestone Andy and Renee? They never went away by Bondo Wyszpolski The South Bay’s preeminent musical folk-rock duo, Andy and Renee, have been performing week after week after week, yes, even during the time of the coronavirus. Furthermore, no one’s had to leave home in order to enjoy their music. […]
Dylanfest 30: Live-streaming this weekend

Come rain or shine or virus, Dylanfest is here Live-streamed Friday through Sunday This year’s Dylanfest, presented by the South Bay music duo Andy and Renee, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The live concert was scheduled for May 30. Not surprisingly, some changes were made, but it all comes down to this: The show will […]