It’s Hatch Chile Season in So Cal!
Bryan and his wife love New Mexican cuisine because of how Hatch chiles flavor their food. Bristol Farms is bringing them out to the South Bay this month. Time to see what this is all about!
Seiwa Market enters a crowded Asian Market
Close on the heels of the grand opening of H-Mart, Japanese Grocer Seiwa recently opened in Torrance. Bryan decided to check it out….
The Final Days of Fresh & Easy Grocery Stores
With the news that all locations will be closing, we take a look back on how Fresh & Easy rose and fell twice in the past two years.
La Espanola: A Gourmet Spanish Deli in the South Bay!
Located in Harbor City, La Espanola is a warehouse full of authentic Spanish foods. Olive oils and wine fill the front of the shop and a Spanish deli is located in the back. Bryan stopped by recently to pick up some ingredients for a home made paella. Read on to see how it turned out.
Up Close and Personal with Total Wine & More’s Total Guide to Beer
With the South Bay becoming the hot spot for beer, we all need to stay on top of our game. Thank goodness Total Wine & More has the perfect manual for beer lovers: the Total Guide to Beer.
Exploring Carniceria La Venadita in Carson
Like gourmet Mexican soft tacos? Don’t know how to make them at home? Everything you need to get started is available at La Venadita in Carson.
Whole Foods Plaza El Segundo Debuts New In-Store Beer Garden: 760 South
Today, Whole Foods Plaza El Segundo is introducing their new in-store wine beer garden, featuring more than 20 craft and specialty beers taps. The new store within a store – 760 South – is named for their address on Sepulveda Boulevard.
New Mexican Hatch Green Chiles are now available in SoCal!
Chile experts recognize and appreciate chiles from Hatch New Mexico. In fact, Melissa’s Produce is aware of this phenomenon and trucks Hatch chiles from New Mexico to selected Southern California locations each year. For the past few years, Bryan and his wife have visited Bristol Farms to enjoy this wonderful experience and to pick up a year’s supply of this amazing chile. Read on for details….
Plastic Bags Soon To Be Extinct in Long Beach Grocery Stores
An ordinance issued by the City Council of Long Beach has shortened the life span of plastic bags in grocery, convenience, and drug stores in LBC.
Whole Foods El Segundo Serving $5 Surf or Turf on Saturdays in April
Don’t fret over your Saturday lunch plans. If you’re going to be near Plaza El Segundo, you might want to check out this deal from Whole Foods.
Rainy Day Shopping Around the South Bay
Next time it rains, don’t sulk at home, withering away from starvation or going with out your daily staples. Here are some places to get what you need without getting wet!
Grgich Hills Wine Dinner at Whole Foods Plaza El Segundo, Saturday, July 24
Whole Foods Plaza El Segundo continues its series of wine dinners this Saturday with Grgich Hills Estate of Napa Valley,
Whole Foods Pairs Vegan Dishes with Wine
Last week, Whole Foods in Plaza El Segundo put a spin on their series of wine and beer dinners. Instead of the usual gourmet fare, they went completely veggie with a four course meal of all vegan dishes.
Free Groceries for a Year? It’s in the Bag!
Fresh and Easy is running a contest. The challenge: submit an awesome design to be placed on their next reusable bag. The prize: groceries for a year!
Whole Foods to Serve Gourmet Dinner with Stone’s
Whole Foods Plaza El Segundo is hosting another gourmet meal paired with locally brewed beer. This time they’re featuring beers from Stone Brewing Company of Escondido, CA.