A Sake Surprise
Sake will be one of the offerings at LA Times’ The Taste next weekend. Read on for Bryan’s pre-event experience.
A Basq Kitchen Adds Bocadillos to the South Bay Scene
Bryan continues his relentless search for the next great sandwich. See what he discovered at A Basq Kitchen in Redondo Beach
BevMo! Manhattan Beach to host Widmer Bros Beer Event
On Tuesday, August 4, you will have an opportunity to meet Kurt and Rob Widmer to discuss the history and making of one of the oldest breweries in the Pacific North West.
Sweet Treats from Sweets by Janine
In this review, Jenn samples cookies, cupcakes, and muffins from Sweets by Janine, an up-and-coming pastry chef and member of the South Bay Foodies family.
Darren’s Restaurant to Host a Macallan Food & Scotch Pairing
Bryan had the opportunity to preview a food / scotch paring at Darren’s Restaurant in Manhattan Beach. Read on for his recap…
A Taste of Greenlee’s Cinnamon Bread Now at Costco!
Since 1924, Greenlee’s bakery has been offering delicious baked goods to people in San Jose. They have various cakes, cupcakes and cookies but they are known the most for their cinnamon bread. Now there is no need to go all the way to Northern Calfornia to try out Greenlee’s bakery because Costco is now selling Greenlee’s popular cinnamon bread!
Cow Wow Cereal Milk Brings Back Thoughts of Childhood
Cow Wow Cereal Milk is cereal-flavored from the get go…no cereal required. Follow the link for more.
Brioche French Toast Now Offered at IHOP
I recently learned that IHOP has a brioche french bread offering. Since brioche is one of my favorite breads, I had to check it out…
“Kare” Pack from Krave Jerky Reveals a World of Flavors for All-Natural Turkey, Pork, and Beef Jerky
I just got a “kare” package: a bundle of gourmet, flavored jerky from Krave, a Sonoma, CA based company. Their focus is on producing unique, savory flavors in turkey, pork, and beef jerky.
Frozen Custard Finally Comes to LA; Rita’s Opens in Redondo Beach
Not having seen frozen ice custard in the LA area before, Bryan had to check it out during a preview of Rita’s, a new frozen custard and Italian Ice shop in Redondo Beach. Read on for the latest dessert to hit the South Bay….
Rubio’s Salmon and Mahi Mahi Offer Options to “The Original Fish Taco”
There’s more to Rubio’s than just their beer-battered fish taco. In this taste test, Michael goes in to find out about their grilled Atlantic Salmon and Pacific Mahi Mahi in tacos and burritos.
Taste Test: Vegetable Teas from Numi Make Sipping a Savory Occasion
In this taste test, we try a few cups from Numi’s new line of vegetable-spice-tea infusions.
Wine Tasting at Clos Pepe in Lompoc, CA: It’s a Lot More Than Flowers
Bryan and his wife take an annual “Wine Mates” trip to the Central Coast of California. His first stop was at a family owned boutique winery. Read on to learn about the tour and special tasting.
Taste Test: American Summits, Spring Water from Wyoming
While most premium bottled waters sold in the United States are imported from around the world (France, Italy, Fiji), domestically bottled options are also available. Today I’m tasting a natural spring water sourced from the Beartooth Mountain Range of Wyoming, American Summits Spring Water.
Taste Test: Unjunking Our Favorite Candies by Getting UNREAL
In this taste test, the next-gen South Bay Foodies get UNREAL. We sample candy coated chocolates, peanut butter cups, and chocolate covered candy bars with a special twist: they’re candy, but with a healthy edge.