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Carolina’s Italian Restaurant is Big on Pasta, Big on Beer
Carolina’s Italian Restaurant has been serving Italian food to Orange County residents and visitors for more than 35 years. With the continued success of their Garden Grove location, the family-owned operation has expanded to a new location in nearby Anaheim. During the Memorial Day weekend, Nicole and I stopped by the Anaheim restaurant to try some of their homemade pasta dishes and more.
DTLA: Bestia, What’s New and What’s Gone
• June 13th, 2016
Not that the South Bay lacks great dining, but Bryan had received a gift card to Bestia. Read on for the experience…
Happy Hour at Bettolino Kitchen
• May 31st, 2016
Bryan joined a friend for happy hour at Bettolino Kitchen. Read on for the 411…
Memorial Day Weekend, Fri. May 27 – Mon. May 30, 2016
• May 27th, 2016
Several South Bay Restaurants are featuring specials this holiday weekend. Read on for the info….
GrowingGreat’s Jr. Chefs Learn Garden to Table Cooking at Manhattan House
• May 16th, 2016
As a part of GrowingGreat’s Jr. Chef Program, students from Manhattan Beach elementary schools worked with Chef Diana Stavaridis of Manhattan House to learn to prepare a garden inspired, seasonal dish.
South Bay Mother’s Day 2016
• May 8th, 2016
Celebrate Mom by getting her out of the kitchen and treating her to a fabulous brunch or dinner. Happy Mother’s Day! Hook & Plow Spend a day at the beach, and treat your mother to one of The Hook & Plow’s brunch or dinner specials. Brunch will feature a Maryland crabcake benedict special, served on […]
A Basq Kitchen Adds Bocadillos to the South Bay Scene
• April 18th, 2016
Bryan continues his relentless search for the next great sandwich. See what he discovered at A Basq Kitchen in Redondo Beach
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Two Years Later
• April 5th, 2016
Bryan received a gift card to Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and invited his wife for night out….
Mendocino Farms Introduces a Deconstructed Spring Roll Salad
• April 2nd, 2016
While Mendocino Farms is probably best known for their sandwiches, they also feature salads as well. They recently introduced their Thai Spring Roll Salad…
South Bay Easter Brunches and Dinners 2016
• March 25th, 2016
Spring has sprung and Easter is upon us. Here are some South Bay restaurants that are pulling out all the stops for your Easter Brunch or Resurrection Day feast.
Farm Stand to Close in El Segundo; New Concept in the Works
• March 21st, 2016
If you’re a fan of Farm Stand, run (don’t walk!) to their downtown El Segundo restaurant ASAP. After 10 years of serving “urban country food”, the restaurant is closing on March 25, 2016 for a reboot.
South Bay St. Patrick’s Day 2016
• March 16th, 2016
Tired of eating tasteless corned beef and cabbage? These South Bay restaurants are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with special offerings….
Cocina Condesa Enhances their Food & Drink menu
• March 15th, 2016
Cocina Condesa recently introduced some new dishes and craft cocktails. Bryan and his wife visited and got a first hand opportunity….
A Centeno Milestone Come True
• March 3rd, 2016
A generous gift card given to Bryan is how he decided to visit and review this great find. Read on for the experience…
Happy Hour at Superba Food + Bread
• February 25th, 2016
Bryan invites a friend to happy hour at The Point in El Segundo. Read on for the experience…
