Restaurant Week Preview: Seafood Selections Abound in Redondo Beach

DineLA’s Winter Restaurant Week starts on Sunday, January 23. As the day draws near, we’re taking a look at the menus and deals at the participating restaurants around the South Bay.

Today we’re checking out several locations in Redondo Beach including a couple of my favorites, BALEEN and Ortega 120. Come back tomorrow to see what’s on the menu in Torrance!

This Weekend! Get a Taste of the Pier in Redondo, Drink Wine in Pasadena, Sample Street Food in LBC

Love it or hate it, the rain has come and gone.  The end result is a weekend full of clear skies and foodie events ripe for the picking.  Enjoy!

This Weekend! Redondo Beach Lobster Festival

Redondo Beach’s 15 Annual Lobsterfest takes place this Friday through Sunday.  With music, entertainment, and — of course — tons of fresh lobster, its a great family event!

A Weekend in Redondo Beach: Day 2

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.

A Weekend in Redondo Beach: Day 1

Back in June I was invited by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau to spend a weekend touring Redondo Beach.  My mission:  to get an inside look at some of the attractions and settings that make Redondo Beach an A-list destination for locals and visitors from everywhere.

Tequila and Fundraising Mix Well at Ortega 120

Its never to early to start planning for Cinco De Mayo.  This May 5 weekend, Ortega 120 is planning two big events, including one that might make you a star! Toma Tequila Mixology Competition First up is a challenge to pros and amateurs alike to mix up the next great tequila cocktail.  You know how […]

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.

Clam Chowder Cookoff at Redondo Beach Pier

UPDATE: This article is for the 2010 event.  Click here for information on this year’s Clam Chowder Cookoff! This weekend Quality Seafood will host cooks of all kinds for a clam chowder cook off.  This is their second running of the clams to raise funds for The Wellness Community, an organization providing free support for […]

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations and Events

On Wednesday, March 17, everyone in the South Bay becomes Irish!  From sunrise to sunset, the streets of our beach cities are likely to be packed with green-clad leprechauns chasing rainbows and pots o’ gold.  Here are a few suggestions to get your St. Patty’s Day celebration going.