Travel

The South Bay is our home but we love seeing the rest of the world too! Check out these stories from our trips around the US, foreign countries, and of course, our neck of the woods right here in Southern California.

By Bryan Tsunoda • April 25th, 2013

Bryan and his family recently spent ‘Spring Break’ in Germany.  As you can imagine, he managed to eat well.  Read on to see how he ‘porked out’…

This weekend one of the biggest racing events in the world comes to Southern California in the form of the Long Beach Grand Prix.  And just like race cars need fuel, race fans need to fill up too.  Fortunately, there will be  plenty of chow on hand.  Here’s a quick run-down on some of the food that’s available around the track.

Many people are aware of the Shade Hotel in downtown Manhattan Beach.  What is not well known is that there is an amazing restaurant tucked inside.  Along with a great bar and wine cellar, Shade also houses an outstanding restaurant: Zinc.  Read on for details…

Bryan and the “Wine Mates”, a group of oenophiles, booked a VIP wine tasting at Red Soles Winery in Paso Robles.  Read on for the food & wine pairing they enjoyed.

In between Christmas and New Years Day, Bryan managed to squeeze in a short road trip to New Mexico.  Read on to learn about his take on New Mexican cuisine.

The dinner and a movie experience usually goes like this: You eat dinner, and then you watch a movie. With an extensive renovation of their Marina 6 Theatres in Marina Del Rey, AMC is inviting you to do both at the same time.

The Torrance Marriott South Bay recently landscaped a portion of their property and converted it for outdoor events.  The Rain Wine Bar and Lounge services this area and Bryan had an opportunity to attend the grand opening of the latest South Bay outdoor dining venue.

Founded in 1886, Faidley Seafood is one of the oldest and best-known purveyors of fresh and prepared seafood in the Chesapeake region.  In this review, Bryan gives a run down on the scene and the cuisine at Faidley’s.

Three short films – titled “Move”, “Learn”, and “Eat” – were recently released by Australian filmmaker Rick Mereki.  Each 60 second movie captures themes from an epic tour completed by Mereki and two of his friends:  In six weeks, the trio visited eleven countries.

Join me for a trip to the market!  In this article, I describe a recent visit to one of my favorite places for farm-fresh produce and so much more: the Torrance Farmers Market.

For the past 24 years, JazzReggae Fest has been bringing some of the biggest names in music to the Intramural Field on the campus of UCLA.  This year marks the 25th production of this two day music festival taking place on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day Weekend.  Read on to find out more about who’ll be on stage and the vendors that will be serving in the international food court.

Looking for a Spring Break destination that’s close to home but feels like its far, far away?  Check out this deal for lodging and transportation to Catalina Island.

The Catalina Island Conservancy is offering a different view of Catalina by combining volunteerism with tourism.  The result is an unforgettable experience on one of Southern California’s most accessible and beautiful islands.

You may have been to Hollywood many times and feel like you know it inside and out.  If you’re ready for a fresh look — with some tasty food along the way — considering taking Hollywood one site and one bite at a time.

Check out the events from day two during my four day weekend in Redondo Beach.  On this day, I took a ride on The Strand, toured the snazzy Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, then finished with dinner and dancing at Baleen.