Restaurants across the Southland are thanking veterans for their service this Veterans Day with special deals, freebies, and discounts. All deals benefit veterans and active service members, and some are also applicable to military families and a limited number of friends. Veterans should bring a military ID to secure the deal. Questions should be directed…
MOSA – Italian Coastal in the South Bay
When I learned that Chef Anne Conness created a menu with an Italian coastal focus, I had to pay a visit to MOSA to experience the food. Conness has extensive experience having worked with Michael Cimarusti, Mark Peel, and Nancy Silverton. More recently, she led the kitchens at Sausal and Jaffa. MOSA is located on…
Sub Society Elevates the South Bay Sandwich Scene
Sub Society closed in early 2021. Rolling Hills Plaza is a shopping center in South Torrance. It is anchored by Whole Foods Market, AMC Theaters, Stonefire Grill, Islands, BevMo and Nijiya Market. I recently learned that Sub Society, a sub sandwich shop recently opened directly across from Stonefire Grill. Sub Society is set up as…
Weekend Brunch at République
A recent LA Times restaurant review had the title of “This is the L.A. restaurant our critic recommends more than any other.” For many food enthusiasts, reading the headline almost causes a visceral reaction. We recently joined up with a friend to experience weekend brunch at République. République opens each day at 8 a.m. and…
LA Halloween Treats and Eats
Halloween is a holiday enjoyed by many. Kids gleefully go trick or treating and others don creative costumes and attend Halloween parties. Some restaurants take the opportunity to celebrate the holiday offering Halloween themed food. Listed below is a round-up of LA Halloween treats and eats. Mid City Original Farmers MarketFor a safe and fun…
Gardena Restaurant Week is taking place till Oct 27
Gardena Restaurant Week is currently taking place through Sunday, Oct. 27. I view restaurant weeks as an opportunity to become familiar with restaurants in a particular area of town. Among the list of participating Gardena restaurants, Happa Restaurant caught my eye. My wife and I dined there this week. Happa Restaurant is located in the…
Weekend Fun at The Taste Costa Mesa
The LA Times event, The Taste, took place last week at The Met in Costa Mesa. The event featured approximately 90 of LA and Orange County’s top food and beverage vendors over the two day period. If that wasn’t enough, the event also provided guests with live cooking demonstrations and live music. Since Orange County…
Burnin Daylight – A New Brewery in Lomita
Until recently, Lomita residents had to travel to nearby Torrance to visit one of the South Bay’s craft breweries. Fortunately, the family of Bob, Shannon and Brendan Lake opened Burnin Daylight brewery on Narbonne Ave. near Lomita Blvd. Burnin Daylight opened its doors in January. Brendan Lake is the brewer and the name Burnin Daylight…
LA Times: The Taste Costa Mesa Returns For Second Year
From Oct. 18 – 19, The Taste Costa Mesa returns to The MET. The Taste Costa Mesa is a gourmet food and beverage event hosted by the LA Times. In addition to food and beverage tastings, attendees will be able to watch cooking demos and experience live music. The Taste Costa Mesa leverages its success…
DTLA Oyster Festival Returns to Grand Central Market
Oyster lovers should take the drive to downtown LA this weekend to celebrate the festival that features the delicious mollusk. The gala is known as the DTLA Oyster Festival and it is currently taking place through Sunday at Grand Central Market. The DTLA Oyster Festival began in 2015 by Christophe Happillon, Los Angeles’ only Maitre…