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Getting away from Los Angeles is always a treat but sometimes staying in LA…and still getting away…is even better.  The Portofino Hotel, nestled in the King Harbor Marina of Redondo Beach, is the perfect location for a weekend away without having to go very far at all.  If you’re headed to LA, or you live […]

The Federal Bar in Long Beach is helping you ring in the New Year with three ways to celebrate:  a three-course prix fixe dinner package, a premium open bar speakeasy, and a nightclub-style dance party.

A lovely interior and wonderful food and drinks are waiting for you at the relaunched BALEEN Kitchen in Redondo Beach.

For years when people have asked me to suggest a “nice place for dinner” near the Redondo Beach Pier, Kincaid’s would be one of the first places to come to mind. I checked in on Kincaid’s recently. Here’s the review.

In this review, Michael shares his thoughts on a Redondo Beach seafood icon: Captain Kidd’s.

Bettolino Kitchen is settling in as a fan favorite for creative Italian food and beverage in Redondo Beach. Here we take a look at a few beverages, a couple entrees, and dessert.

In this review, we’re looking back on items from the fall menu and a few regular menu favorites at North Italia in El Segundo.

This Sunday, October 16, Los Angeles Magazine’s The Food Event returns to Malibu for its 11th annual celebration of all things tasty in LA. A few South Bay restaurants will be joining the celebration of the LA dining scene…

Presented by the Los Angeles Times, The Taste is one of LA’s premeire food festivals.  Celebrated over five events during Labor Day weekend, The Taste turns the entire Paramount Studios backlot into a culinary block party.  In this review, Michael and Bryan discuss the 2016 event. Like previous years, the Taste was made up of five […]

On Saturday, August 6, more than 20 San Pedro and Peninsula area restaurants and breweries will gather for a grand tasting at Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles.

Jackson’s is prepping Star Wars fan for the most epic movie of the year with a cocktail aptly named The Light Saber.

2015 marked the tenth anniversary of The Los Angeles Magazine’s Food Event. As in previous years, this year’s soiree brought the best of LA’s restaurant scene to the beautiful hills of Malibu’s wine county. Here’s a look back at the setting, the people, and of course the foods and beverages that make The Food Event a highlight each year.

For a decade now, LA Magazine has celebrated the best of our local cuisine with their completely elegant and simply titled soiree, The Food Event. Find out how to participate in this Sunday’s event!

Headed to an evening show at the Fabulous Forum of Inglewood? Get there early for happy hour on the terrace! Here’s the scoop.

A new Mexican “street food” restaurant opened in the SF Valley. Read on to learn about Bryan’s experience…