desserts

Getting away from Los Angeles is always a treat but sometimes staying in LA…and still getting away…is even better.  The Portofino Hotel, nestled in the King Harbor Marina of Redondo Beach, is the perfect location for a weekend away without having to go very far at all.  If you’re headed to LA, or you live […]

This holiday season Bluewater Grill is keeping with their tradition of stuffing the lobster instead of the bird. A prix fixe special that includes lobster, clam chowder, wine and more is available for lobster lovers on Tuesday, December 12.

As CPK starts a new chapter in its history book, changes in décor and new additions to the menu are prepping the chain for a new generation. Here’s what we found.

In a class led by Chef Aaron Camacho of Artesana Pops, I had the opportunity to learn how to make a different kind of Popsicle, traditional Mexican paletas, or ice pops made with fruit and cream. This write up includes the recipes and techniques you can use to make the perfect paleta at home.

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.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is supporting the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles by offering two new desserts based on Girl Scout cookies: the Chocolate Mint Cheesecake with Thin Mints® along with the Caramel Coconut Cheesecake with Samoas®.

Crème Caramel LA is a new bakeshop that Bryan recently discovered. Because their desserts contain unique ingredients and flavors, Bryan made a special trip to Sherman Oaks to check them out….

Mitsuwa Market Place in Torrance always has great seasonal offerings and currently they have Marion crepes from Harajuku, Tokyo Japan. These famous crepes are very popular in Asia. Although they originated from Harajuku, they now have locations in Seoul, Hong Kong, Taipei and Singapore. Now folks in the South Bay can try it out! The […]