Coastal Hermosa survives early storms, change for the better
by Richard Foss I am not a sports fan, but since so many people around me are, I have absorbed ideas from that sphere of existence. One concept from the award season has always seemed problematic, the awarding of the “most improved” trophy to athletes. Nominees must wince when they hear that they’re in the […]
Passion, pizza, and Pats fans at Daisy Buchanan’s Pizza Bar Rolling Hills
In an era when most restaurants seem to have been designed by focus groups, some stand out for quirky ideas and eccentric execution. They’re someone’s peculiar vision, their passion project, recreating an arcane place or time, or a visionary chef’s fusion of two cuisines that nobody has put together before. Sometimes they’re a commercial success, […]
Brewco Social, small name change, big changes elsewhere
I sometimes hear from former residents of Manhattan Beach who return after years away to find long-loved restaurants have closed. “Café Pierre is gone? And Darren’s and W’s China Grill? What is left that I’ll still recognize?” When they drive past Ercole’s, Shellback, The Kettle, and Hennessey’s, they breathe a sigh of relief. The prices […]
Back to the source for Peruvian food at El Pollo Inka
In 1987 there were two Peruvian restaurants in Los Angeles, both located in unpromising strip malls. Mario’s, in a Hollywood strip mall, had been open for years. El Pollo Inka, in a Lawndale strip mall, had just opened their doors. Both were serving a cuisine that was puzzling to most Angelenos, and El Pollo Inka […]
Fine Dining Tips and Guide for Etiquette
Casual dining restaurants are some of the most popular food establishments. They feature casual atmospheres and indulge in food at affordable to moderate prices for adequate servings. Casual dining restaurants have a large variety of menu specialties varying but usually leaning toward American, Italian, or Japanese cuisine, which, nonetheless, offer familiar and accessible menu […]
Leadership cookbook celebrates Hermosa dining scene
by Elka Worner Foodies will now have access to the city’s best loved recipes from restaurants like Baran’s, the Bottle Inn and Radici thanks to the newly released “Top Dish Hermosa Beach Cookbook.” Leadership Hermosa Beach 2024 unveiled the 200-page book at a well attended event Thursday, June 20, at the Underground Pub & Grill. […]
Grading on the Coffee Curve in Redondo Beach
For a major traffic artery, Aviation Boulevard has historically had remarkably few dining choices. There are bright spots at the Ocean Diner and the restaurants that share the Big Lots parking lot in Hermosa Beach, but from there north into Redondo Beach, the pickings were slim. Two bars serve a limited selection of sandwiches and […]
Brogino’s is North Redondo’s neighborhood hangout
In the ‘80s I shared a somewhat decrepit old house in North Redondo with a couple of oddball roommates, and as a matter of course we scoped out all the restaurants within walking distance. We had cars, and they even ran sometimes, but it was fun to explore the neighborhood at ground level. We had […]
6 Seafood Specialty Restaurants to Savor in Cape Coral
Whether you are looking for a low-key oyster bar to indulge in or a showstopping seafood buffet to enjoy with friends and family, several specialty seafood restaurants in Cape Coral will have you salivating. And even if you bite down on a fishbone or seashell shell and hurt your gums or braces, dentists in Cape […]
Spotlight on charity – Sunday by the Sea Food and Wine Tasting Gala Benefiting hospice and palliative care
Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation’s Sunday by the Sea Food and Wine Tasting Gala, held on April 30, raised $230,000 to support the programs and services of Providence Hospice and Palliative Care. The 600 guests enjoyed fare from over 35 participating restaurants, wineries, and beverage partners, and bid on fabulous auction items while enjoying the breathtaking […]
10 Luxurious Casino Restaurants To Dine In
Luxury dining and casinos go hand in hand. There’s a simple explanation: when you’re having a fantastic time, you naturally want to eat well. Some of the top restaurants in the world may be found in the restaurants found in luxury hotels and casinos, which in turn attract a diverse clientele. There’s just no reason […]
8 Mexican mouth watering restaurants to order from
A palatable platter of sumptuous food always works as a tonic. From alleviating a dull mood to wiping out work fatigue, even at the time of managing a reconciliation party, it’s truly hard to find a suitable alternative than good food which may start from $23.99. However, if your taste bud frequently craves for […]
A leisurely meal at Sand Bar 66 in Manhattan Beach
by Richard Foss The South Bay is full of older homes that have been added onto so many times that they acquire quirks – a switch somewhere that is on a different circuit than everything around it, pipes that come out of the wall and go right back in, a patch of wall where […]