New Cocktails on the Happy Hour Menu at Lazy Dog Café, Torrance

Lazy Dog Café at is a popular stop for movie goers and mall rats looking for a place to refill and unwind while shopping Del Amo mall in Torrance. The South Bay Foodies stopped in recently to check out some of the new additions to their happy hour menu*. In this episode, we focus on the some of the classy new cocktails that had us saying “its a dog’s life for me!”.

Taste Test: Going For the Gold With Alexia Onion Rings

A hot, crispy, golden brown onion ring is a beautiful thing. When I agreed to do a taste test with Alexia, I was hoping for two things. First, I hoped I would get some onion rings in the batch of random frozen goodies that they were sending*. And second, I hoped that those onions rings […]

Reviewing the Fall Menu at BALEEN, Redondo Beach

Michael says: I have to give a shout out to BALEEN for inviting the South Bay Foodies to visit with Executive Chef Jesse Souza to get a taste of his new fall menu. My good friend Kelvin sums up his dinner experience in the following review. Enjoy!

Rock & Brews, El Segundo’s Outdoor Beer Garden

Rock & Brews in Downtown El Segundo is like no other restaurant in the South Bay. It’s a crazy combination of a beer garden, a juke joint, and a California café serving cutting edge comfort food and award winning beers. Oh, and I mean crazy in a good way.

Strand House Brings Destination Dining to Manhattan Beach

The Strand House is located just steps from the Manhattan Beach Pier and the ocean front sidewalk for which it is named. Folks familiar with the location may think back to the days when the popular Beaches restaurant occupied the same address. Well, Beaches may be gone but the “life’s a beach” vibe and spectacular sunset views remain, updated with a heavy dose of elegance and bourgeoisie.

Menu Review at American Farmhouse Tavern & Dining Hall, Manhattan Beach

You’re not in Kansas anymore! For patrons of American Farmhouse Tavern & Dining Hall, that’s a good thing. They’ve taken Santa Maria style barbecue and paired it with stylish farmhouse décor for an experience that’s rustic and elegant at the same time. Spoiler alert: The food is good too.