Two chefs from the Maruhide Uni Club have launched a new venture in Old Torrance. Named Miyabi Uni, they specialize in Asian and non-Asian options featuring uni. They continue their tradition from the Maruhide Uni Club by exclusively using prized Santa Barbara uni. I visited them during their soft opening. It was raining that day…
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Restoration Kitchen Offers Eclectic Food & Wine to Torrance
Old Torrance is not widely known for cutting edge restaurants and I was happy to learn of the opening of Restoration Kitchen. Their award-winning chef, Camden Hershberger, hails from Bouchon Bistro in Beverly Hills. Restoration Kitchen occupies a small space located about a block away from Torrance Bakery. They also have outdoor seating streetside. The…
Torrance Marriott Opens 21 Square Bar + Kitchen
Marriott Hotels is an international chain. Despite its global status, I’ve been surprised to see how much latitude is given to local management in adopting the tastes and interests of the surrounding community. I’ve observed this with a few Marriott properties in the LA area and most recently at 21 Square located inside the Torrance…