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A Culver City treat lands in OC
Surfas, Culver City’s beloved gourmet restaurant supply spot and onsite cafe recently opened a new location in Costa Mesa at The SoCo Collection (my absolute favorite outdoor shopping mall!). We...
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Save the Waves
Want to be the first to taste the menu at Fishing with Dynamite? Visit Simmzy’s in Belmont Shore for a benefit dinner taking place on January 30, 2013. Chef LeFevre and Ray Hayashi from Manhattan...
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Spicing things up in the South Bay
New “Ménage à Trois Monday” Happy Hour from recently opened South Bay French Restaurant Dominique’s Kitchen. Every Monday from 4-6 p.m. enjoy $3 small plates and dessert specials along with beer and...
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Taking Over Abigaile
Abigaile is once again staying true to it’s punk rock aesthetic. Not because of the killer playlist or the walls adorned with spray paint. Not even the fact that Fletcher from Pennywise was a guest –...
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Sixth-Annual Pasadena PinotFest + Giveaway!
The Sixth-Annual Pasadena PinotFest presented by one of Pasadena’s top rated Restaurants, Noir Food & Wine is highlighted by the Grand Tasting Event at the Altadena Town & Country Club....
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Same Faces…..New Cuisine!
Another gem has found it’s way into Palos Verdes with a few familiar faces helming the ship. Chef Rafael Solórzano who is responsible for the menus at Delzano’s, Lou-e-Lueys and Lunada Bayhouse has...
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Respect your Youngers’
On Monday February 18th, join Mediterraneo in Hermosa Beach for a Russian River Beer Dinner. The 5-Course Beer Pairing Dinner will feature Pliny the Younger! Guest chef Kelly Whitaker, will be...
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Will Circa, Survive?
Photo Credit: EaterLA Hasta la vista, Mucho! Michael Zislis is stepping up his game once again by bringing in two heavy-hitters to reconstruct the old Mucho space in Manhattan Beach. He has already hit...
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A World Class Food & Wine Tasting
Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau presents its second annual Laguna Beach Uncorked! An International Wine & Food Fest, Saturday, March 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event features...
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The Froth Awards: Beer Experience & Gastropub Challenge
On Sunday March 17th, The Easy Reader and Saint Rocke present ‘The Froth Awards: Beer Experience and Gastropub Challenge’. Beginning at noon Craft beer and food pairings from the top breweries and...
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Redondo Gets Smashed
Smashburger isn’t your typical burger joint. Don’t expect a minimalist menu like other burger chains in the area. Smashburger takes the concept of fresh ingredients and artisan breads to enhance your...
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Saved by the Bell
It’s not very often that you come across a town with less than 2,000 people that caters to the culinary landscape as much as Los Alamos. A year ago, we travelled to one of our favorite wine...
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Petty Cash Taqueria
Minimal signage, covered windows and a lonely valet guy stands in front of you and eating at Petty Cash Taqueria right now. We were lucky enough to score a coveted seat while they test out the...
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Aventine Hollywood – An Italian Getaway
Hollywood has never exactly been on the radar for true dining destinations but it is starting to look much different these days, especially Cahuenga Blvd. Much like many of the neighborhoods...
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An Evening at Chez Soi
It’s hard to walk more than 100ft in Manhattan Beach these days without bumping into a restaurant owned by the Simmzy or Zislis Family. Chez Soi has broken that mold and is adding another exciting...
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Belly and the Beach
For me, Abbot Kinney Blvd is a street that just happens to be in Venice Beach, it’s not necessarily ‘of’ Venice Beach. Today, Venice is mostly known for it’s circus-like Ocean Front Walk, a...
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Holy Cow!!
Being a chef isn’t as glamorous as one might think. Many don’t reap the rewards like the few personalities on television and if they do, they still have to pretend to enjoy cooking every now and then...
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A Taste of Napa in Los Angeles
Napa Valley is world-renowned for exceptional wine, farm-to-table cuisine and beautiful landscape. People travel across the world each year to visit the region that has gained so much acclaim over the...
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Tapenade – Sawtelle’s Secret
Although Tapenade in Los Angeles is technically located on Olympic Blvd, it is as much of a part of Sawtelle Blvd as are the countless ramen joints that line the street. Tapenade is tucked away in...
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Farmer’s Market Wednesdays at Phorage
Chef and Owner Perry Cheung and Owners Jesse Duron and Eric Cho Beginning this Wednesday, Palms newcomer Phorage will be rolling out a weekly farmer’s market four-course tasting menu. Priced at an...
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