Manhattan Beach Executive Chef Creates ‘Best Ice Cream Sandwich Ever’ for South Bay
One of the hottest chefs in the South Bay, Fish Bar’s Jessica Jordan, has started a new business venture based on one of her passions: ice cream. Read about what she created and how it could be the best ice cream sandwich ever.
Manhattan Beach Bread and Bagel Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Throwback Prices
To mark 20 years of continuous operations, Manhattan Beach Bread & Bagel is taking their prices back to 1993.
Valentine’s Day 2013 – South Bay Dinners and Events
V-Day 2013 is just around the corner! If you’re going out, there’s plenty to do right here in our neighborhoods. Get together with your sweetie and sip some wine, settle in for an expertly prepared meal, and even do some yoga! All in the name of love.
Here’s a round-up of some of the dinners and hang-outs that are on our radar for a South Bay Valentine’s Day!
Asiana Grill, the Next Generation of Yoshinoya Beef Bowl (Video)
Plenty of restaurants are giving their customers the option to build their own entrées. Now beef bowl pioneer Yoshinoya is offering a choose-your-own-adventure option for guests at their Asiana Grill restaurants.
Adventurous Burgers and Fries at The Standing Room, Redondo Beach
A liquor store might be the ideal place to shop for your beverages, but what about Asian influenced gourmet hamburgers and sandwiches? The Standing Room breaks restaurant conventions with its location and its menu.
“Ménage à Trois Monday” Means Happy Hour at Dominique’s Kitchen, Redondo Beach
If someone asks you to join them for Ménage à Trois Monday, give them the benefit of the doubt. They’re probably talking about the new happy hour specials at Dominique’s Kitchen in Redondo 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.
Smashburger Presses into the Los Angeles Burger Scene with new Culver City Location
The fast-growing burger chain, Smashburger, just opened their WWWth location in Culver City. Their approach to capturing a share of the sophisticated Los Angeles burger market is a reasonably priced menu with lots of variety and their name-sake burger preparation: the smash.
Small Plates Paired With Wine and Friends Make Socializing Easy at Tapas & Vino, Redondo Beach
Tucked away in Redondo Beach’s Riviera Village, Tapas & Vino is a quaint neighborhood wine bar. Michael and Bryan recently had the pleasure of sampling some of their tapas, each expertly paired with fine European wines. Read on for their culinary experience….
Affordable Thai for Dinner at Siam I Am, Redondo Beach
Finding affordable, well made Thai food for dinner in Los Angeles can be difficult. Not for a lack of options. On the contrary, there may be far too many places to choose from. A few stand out, though, and rise above the competition. Siam I Am is one of those restaurants.
In this review, I’ll share the dishes selected for my family of four and how we came out with a bill for less than $10 per person.
Beach City Mayors Flex Their Culinary Skills in Blue Zone Cook-off at Abigaile Restaurant
The mayors of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach are teaming up with local celebrity chefs to prepare healthy, tasty dishes inspired by the Blue Zones Project.
The Cook-off will take place on Wednesday, January 9 at Abigaile Restaurant in Hermosa Beach and is FREE to attend
Challenge Butter’s Recipe for Caring Contest (Plus a $75 Giveaway!)
For the second year in a row, South Bay Foodies is teaming up with Challenge Butter* to share with you an exciting contest, an opportunity to help others, and a chance to nab something for yourself. Along with cash and prizes for casting a vote for your favorite of three recipes, We’re giving away a bakeware set valued at $75.
Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese for “Big Kids” at Panera
One of the first menus that come to mind when thinking about winter foods is a crispy, grilled cheese sandwich paired with a warm bowl of tomato soup. Panera puts a grown-up spin on both with their Vegetarian Tomato Soup and Big Kids Grilled Cheese sandwich.
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!
Top Chef and New Menu Items at Hudson House, Redondo Beach
Hudson House is an unassuming, cozy little gastropub on Pacific Coast Highway not far from the Redondo Beach harbor area. On any given night you can find regulars and newcomers sharing tables in the small dining room, ordering from a menu crafted by of a Top Chef. Recently, I stopped by Hudson House to find out what was new on the menu. Spoiler alert: the drinks, appetizers, and dessert are highly recommended.