Setting, Cuisine, and Service Inspire Dinner at La Traviata in Long Beach
In April I had the opportunity to visit La Traviata, a Long Beach restaurant that combines all the things that make dining out a pleasure: stunning decor, delicious food, and attentive service. Named for an opera, La Traviata is certainly something to sing about.
This Weekend! Hula, Hot Rods, and Street Food in San Pedro and Long Beach
Another Southern California weekend is revving up! This one is packed with hot rods, street food festivals, movies and more. Here are a few of the events the South Bay Foodies will be checking out. Hopefully we’ll see you there!
South Bay Fireworks and Fourth of July Celebrations for 2011
With fireworks, parades, picnics, and festivals, Independence Day is the essence of patriotism and summer-time celebration. Communities around the South Bay, Long Beach, and Los Angeles will be in full swing recognizing our country’s 235 years of independence.
This Weekend! Events in Manhattan Beach and Redondo, Plus the San Diego Spirits Festival
This weekend we’re checking out races in Manhattan Beach; arts and crafts in Redondo; and wine, beer, and spirits in San Diego and Pomona. Join us!
Cookbook Review: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vegan Baking
Vegan diets are beginning to hit the mainstream, and Donna Diegel is right on time with her new book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vegan Baking. You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy these recipes, but you may quickly change your mind after tasting only a few of them.
Beer 101: An Intro to Beverages at Public School 612
School is _in_ for the summer at Downtown LA’s newest gastropub, Public School 612. Co-located with sister restaurant The Daily Grill at 612 South Flower Street, Public School 612 — also known as PS 612– is a new dining concept with lessons that foodies will register for again and again.
Food Truck Friday: Scavenger Hunt Meets Truck Chasing in The Amazing Gourmet Food Truck Race
If you think you need to start running to work off all your trips to food truck meet-ups, here’s the perfect way to take action: combine running with truck chasing — and a bit of problem solving — at the The Amazing Gourmet Food Truck Race.
You’re Ready to Party…But Are You Party Ready!?
Are you ready to party!? We flip that and give you some tips on being party ready. This past Memorial Day, we invited a few frinds over on short notice to see if our party ready tips would make the cut. Read on for tips and to see how everything turned out!
Fiestas, Food Trucks, Movies, and Music Invade South Bay and LA for Memorial Day Weekend 2011
Even though we live in the land of Eternal Summer, we can now officially kick off the best season of the year. Memorial Day is here and its time to get the party started!
Read on for some ideas for your three-day weekend.
JazzReggae Fest 2011 Celebrates 25 Years This Memorial Day Weekend (Video)
For the past 24 years, JazzReggae Fest has been bringing some of the biggest names in music to the Intramural Field on the campus of UCLA. This year marks the 25th production of this two day music festival taking place on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day Weekend. Read on to find out more about who’ll be on stage and the vendors that will be serving in the international food court.
Total Wine and More in Redondo Beach: Not Your Average Liquor Store
South Bay wine snobs, beer freeks, and liquor enthusiasts can all start rejoicing. Just a few weeks ago, Total Wine & More opened their newest big box liquor store in Redondo Beach.
Walking Tour in Redondo Beach Invites You to Dine Around Artesia
Diners walking along the Artesia Blvd this Thursday will be sampling cuisine from around the world but only walking a few blocks.
Growing Great’s 5th Annual Healthy Living Festival 2011
This Sunday, Growing Great celebrates gardening and good nutrition at the 5th Annual Healthy Living Festival in Manhattan Beach.
South Bay Flavorology Winners Announced at Yogurtland in Manhattan Beach
Last night the top contestants in Yogurtland’s Flavorology competition gathered at the chain’s Manhattan Beach location to find out whose yogurt recipe would reign supreme
“Kate, Will You Please Pass the Yeast?”: A Taste Test with Marmite
If the latest Royal Couple is as British as their blue blood would lead you to believe, its likely they’ll be having a bit of yeast over the next couple days. Read on as I describe my first taste of Marmite, a yeast extract popular in British cuisine.