Category: Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach is located just 3 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport on the Santa Monica Bay. It is one of the South Bays three beach communities and features a pier with its own aquarium. Manhattan Beach is home to an interesting population of tourists, rag-tag surfers, middle class commuters, and jet set millionaires. Fortunately, the amazing mix of bars and restaurants have something for everyone’s taste and budget.

Easter Brunch at Home or Around Town

If looking for an Easter Brunch feels more like an egg hunt, look no further. Here are some suggestions to consider, whether you’re cooking at home or heading out.

South Bay Target Stores Take Aim at Groceries

For the past couple months, Target stores in the South Bay have been shuffling stock from one part of the store to another, only to move it back a couple days later.  What’s all the fuss about?  They’re making room for groceries.

My Sweet Dream Is Lido’s Kitchen Nightmare

I was totally stoked last summer when I was invited to dine at Lido di Manhattan while Gordon Ramsay was filming an episode of Kitchen Nightmares.  I’m even more excited now as the show is airing this Thursday on Fox!

Dinner At Cafe Pierre Manhattan Beach

On Thursday, February 4, I was invited to dine with several other food bloggers at Cafe Pierre in Manhattan Beach. I’ve known about Cafe Pierre – The venerable establishment has been around for 30 years – but hadn’t made the trip to dine there. Once I got the invitation, i was immediately excited to try […]

Find the Luck of the Happy Hour at Hennessey’s Irish Tavern

With locations of  Manhattan, Hermosa, and Redondo Beach, and many more as you continue south, Hennessey’s spreads its happy hour fortunes down the Pacific Coast, allowing beach lovers a chance to revel in Irish fate. Every party leprechaun needs to put these establishments on top of their pub crawl agendas so they can click their heals in a lively and […]

Valentine’s Menus for South Bay Sweeties

When couples make plans for Valentine’s Day, a romantic dinner is often the focus of their celebration.  Fortunately, there are many options for love-struck diners in the South Bay.  Here are just a few of them!

Exclusive Oktoberfrest Deal At Tin Roof Bistro

Tin Roof bistro is celebrating Oktoberfest in a big way with a special party this weekend.  If you haven’t made it to Alpine Village or you’re thinking about driving to Huntington Beach, throw those thoughts out the window and get on this deal now!  There’s a great German inspired party waiting for you right here in Manhattan Beach.

Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair, This Saturday and Sunday

The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair is one of a kind.  For 37 years its been put on by neighbors for neighbors.  Run entirely by community volunteers, the fair is not sponsored by a civic or commercial organization.  What it is, though, is fun for the whole family. Like a city-sized field day, the fair features […]

BevMo Opens Today in Manhattan Beach

Venerable beverage retailer Beverages and More, now simply known as BevMo, opened a new location today in Manhattan Beach at 1700 Rosecrans Ave.  From what I hear, the line was out the door even before they opened.  My guess is it was all the folks that wanted to stock up for the weekend without having to drive all […]

OK, OK! Yours is Bigger Than Mine!

There are big grills, and there are BIG GRILLS.  The Ranch Kettle by Weber, for example is a big grill.  Any grill that requires a tractor trailer to pull it around is a BIG GRILL.  The Johnsonville Big Taste Grill is a perfect example.