Zinc, The Restaurant Inside the Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach

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…

M B Post: It’s Not Just for Special Occasions

On Valentine’s Day, Bryan celebrated the holiday with his family enjoying a heart shaped pizza from Rizzos in Redondo Beach.  While this ended up being tasty, he finally made it up to his wife by taking her to a nice restaurant in the South Bay…

Pitfire Brings Top Rated Artisan Pizza to Manhattan Beach

Zagat’s 12 Must-Try Wood-Fired Pizzas reads like a who’s who of Los Angeles artisanal pizza makers. With five locations around LA, Pitfire Artisan Pizza is in the #1 spot on that list.  This month they’ll be bringing their signature pizzas to Manhattan Beach.

Biggest Loser Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander Creates Low Calorie Diet for Shade Hotel: 30 Days of Devinly Decadence

There’s still time to work on those New Year’s resolutions. Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach has partnered with Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander to put together a menu that cuts the calories but keeps all the flavors, textures, and sensations we love. The South Bay Foodies sampled a few of her “Devinly” creations and we agree, they may be low in calories but are decadent indeed.

Salads and Signature Beverages at Lemonade, Manhattan Beach

I was first introduced to the cafeteria style offerings of Lemonade during Taste of Abbot Kenney a couple years ago. I had no clue at the time, but was soon swept away by their puckeringly tangy lemonade and expertly made salads and proteins. I’m so happy they’re in Manhattan Beach!

Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser This Friday at Barsha Wines in Manhattan Beach

Efforts are underway to help New York and New Jersey residents recover from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. It might seem like we’re 2000 miles away but we can still help. This Friday you can get in the spirit of fundraising by letting the spirits get in you at Barsha Wines and Spirits (formerly Sepulveda […]

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….