St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church hosts the annual South Bay Greek Festival from Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 14. This year, they are celebrating their 60th anniversary of the popular event. The festival offers plenty of delicious Greek food made with love by hand (think spanakopita, lamb chops, baklava, and more), Greek music, and…
Redondo Beach
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. …
What’s New with Bettolino Kitchen
Co-owner Andreanna Liquore grew up at the family restaurant in Gaetano’s, and in 2015, she spread her wings by opening Bettolino Kitchen with her husband, Sean Liquore. Their freshly made pasta dishes became an instant hit with the local community. During the pandemic, their customers adapted to take-out service and enjoyed alfresco dining on their…
Confections by Kirari West Soft Opens in Redondo Beach
In 2015 Hiro Saito opened Kirari West Bake Shop. Word spread about his delicious gluten-free creations, and Kirari West quickly vaulted to one of the top gluten-free bakeries in LA. They featured muffins, scones, bread, breakfast sandwiches, french toast, sandwiches, and salads. He recently opened Confections by Kirari West, a sweets shop featuring fresh-baked artisan cookies,…
lil’ Vegerie Adds Innovative Plant-Based Cuisine to Redondo Beach
Food blogging is a hazardous hobby; unless you work in aerobic exercise, you’re doomed. I did not adhere to common sense and gained a lot of weight. Aerobic exercise and eating less meat helped me significantly, and I’ve been including occasional vegetarian and vegan meals. I was happy to find lil’ Vegerie, a vegan restaurant…
Pura Vita Opens Plant-Based Italian in Redondo Beach
In the last few years, I’ve been fascinated by the advances in vegetarian cooking. Instead of tofu being the main ingredient, chefs use other meat substitutes like tempeh, black beans, seitan, and chickpeas. Pura Vita became the first 100% plant-based Italian Restaurant in LA, and they recently opened their third restaurant in Redondo Beach. Chef…
Krust Bakery and Cafe Improves with New Owner
I frequently walk on Pacific Coast Hwy and was surprised to see Krust, a bakery, still in business. I checked their website on a whim, and my jaw dropped when I saw the extensive and inviting menu. In addition, they close later, which means that they fixed their ability to produce enough goods. A couple…
Jiayuan Dumpling House For Northeast Chinese Food
If you live in the South Bay and enjoy Chinese food, you already know about the lack of authentic Chinese cuisine in this area. Over the last few years, nearby Lomita has developed into an area that features Chinese food from different regions, but what caught my attention was the opening of Jiayuan Dumpling House…
Vida Modern Taqueria Delivers Upscale Tacos and Beverages
Located in the cozy Riviera Village in Redondo Beach, Vida Modern Taqueria is a Baja-inspired modern taqueria with Mexican fan favorites, combined with some creative twists on East LA comfort food. Partners Micky Mance and Justin Essman own Vida Modern Taqueria. The pair have extensive experience in the industry. Mance was formerly vice president of…
Sweet Wheat, a French Bakery Opens in the South Bay
If you’ve ever visited France, you know how good their bread and pastries are. The croissants are buttery and flaky, and the baguettes have a crisp exterior and are soft inside. I enjoy reliving that experience when I visit a French bakery. Fortunately, a bakery near me, Sweet Wheat, recently opened. Sweet Wheat took over…