St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church hosts the annual South Bay Greek Festival from Fri Jul 12 – Sun July 14. The event began in 1964, and despite the COVID break is still going strong. The festival offers plenty of delicious Greek food made with love by hand (think spanakopita, lamb chops, baklava, and more), Greek…
Courage Bagels Delivers Montreal-Style Experience
I confess that I don’t enjoy New York bagels. While my coworkers appreciated it when I delivered Noah’s Bagels with shmear, the doughy consistency never appealed to me. I recently learned about Courage Bagels, an eatery that features Montreal-style bagels. Not knowing what Montreal bagels are about, I invited my friend Jeff and checked them…
Where To Celebrate National Quiche Lorraine Day in LA
Quiche is considered a French dish; however, using eggs and cream in pastry was practiced in English cuisine as early as the 14th century and Italian cuisine as early as the 13th century. Quiche lorraine is a popular variant, originally an open pie with eggs, cream, and lardons. Later versions of the dish usually include…
Lunasia Dim Sum House Opens in Torrance
I am a big fan of dim sum, but I don’t enjoy it as often because I live in the South Bay, and the top dim sum places are in the San Gabriel Valley. Yes, Dim Sum 101 Express opened nearby, but I’ve longed for an experience with a vast menu. I was thrilled when…
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Little Tokyo
May is a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the US. This year the Little Tokyo Community Council sponsors family-friendly springtime happenings in Downtown Los Angeles’ iconic neighborhood to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Children’s Day festivities take place Sat. May 6 at Terasaki Budokan, a nonprofit multipurpose sports and activities center in Little Tokyo….
Where To Find Mother’s Day Brunch in the South Bay
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. If you haven’t done so, it’s about time to think of ways to say thank you to Mom. Expect appetizing entrees such as grilled branzino, chicken, and waffles overlooking the Manhattan Beach Pier to a champagne brunch buffet overlooking the Pacific at Terreanea to a Japanese brunch featuring sushi,…
SOL Restaurant – A Beach Asian Fusion Delight
When you think of Redondo Beach, you probably envision the iconic pier, the beautiful sunsets, and, if you’re like me, the freshly caught seafood. One such place to experience all three sensations is the Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina. Their flagship dining experience, SOL Restaurant, recently announced a new chef with an impressive Asian-fusion menu. …
Oui Melrose – A Handcrafted Sandwich Shop
My good friend, who enjoys food as much as my wife and I do, lives in mid-city LA and recently invited my wife and me to get together over lunch. He suggested Oui Melrose, a sandwich shop run by the folks that own Banh Oui in Hollywood. When cruising down Melrose, you may think Oui…
OC Nature Walk With Lunch at Fiesta Grill
I enjoy scenic walks and was delighted that my wife and daughter decided to join me in visiting OC’s Bolsa Chica Wetlands. Being first-time visitors, we were awed by the beauty of the wetlands and the numerous species of birds that frequent the area. After walking the trail, my daughter demonstrated her skill at finding…
Farmhouse Kitchen – A Flashy Thai Experience
LA’s West Adams has become a trendy food destination with Alta Adams, Cento Pasta Bar, Mizlala, and many others. Except for Mian, there is a notable absence of Asian offerings. Imagine my surprise when Northern California’s flashy Farmhouse Kitchen set up shop on West Adams Blvd. Chef-owner Kasem “Pop” Saengsawang and co-owner Iing Chatterjee opened…