A la Carte: AttaGirl opens, vegan star closes, wine dinners
by Richard Foss Another Hermosa Avenue Star: AttaGirl has opened in the former Dia de Campo space, and the difference in the space is phenomenal. The former rustic tropical vibe has been replaced by a sleek modern look enhanced by upbeat music at moderate levels. The menu uses Middle Eastern ideas as a springboard for […]
A LA CARTE: Mongolian in Redondo, Brazilian in Hermosa, food festivals and other events
Steppes to the Beach: Thanks to a recent opening, Redondo has a curious distinction — it’s home to one of only two restaurants in greater Los Angeles serving real Mongolian cuisine. Ayan, which means “life” in Mongolian, is located in the former Denny’s at Artesia and Aviation. They opened last week, serving the dumplings, stir-fries, […]
A LA CARTE: Openings and closings, tiki returns, two food festivals
Lunch and Learning: Artesia has been blossoming as a dining area lately. The latest opening is not noteworthy for the creativity of its menu but is inspiring for other reasons. Mychal’s Café is a breakfast and lunch café staffed by people with learning disabilities, who are gaining job skills as they make your food and […]
Marina dining revival, change at Mama Terano’s, restaurant mysteries, dining events
A closer south of the border: It was hard to tell exactly when Samba closed, because the once-popular churrascaria had become a shell of its former self. The restaurant scene at the north end of the Boardwalk will get a big injection of energy when the Riviera Mexican Cantina replaces it. It’s an offshoot of […]
Spotlight on Health – Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai – celebrate El Segundo medical complex
It was another proud moment for Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and their joint effort with Cedars-Sinai as they celebrated the opening of a new, multi-specialty medical center complex in El Segundo. The ribbon-cutting was June 2 and the community open house was June 4. The complex offers urgent care, an endoscopy center, blood tests, and […]