Growing up, I’ve always enjoyed eating a good breakfast. For me, starting in a delicious way, helps set the tone for the remainder of the day. My wife and I were recently dined at Bread and Porridge in Santa Monica to see what their breakfast was all about. Bread and Porridge obtained its name because…
Miyabi Uni continues the Uni Experience in LA
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…
Osteria Venice West Introduces Vetalian Cuisine
I recently sampled a line of Italian vegan cuisine dishes. Branded Vetalian, this is a plant-based food concept developed by Chef Luigi Fineo of Osteria Venice West. Fineo established his creds in Puglia where he earned a Michelin star working as the executive chef. After moving to the US, he worked at Celestino Drago and…
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…
Baran’s 2239 Ups The Ante in Hermosa Beach
My work commute involves driving along Pacific Coast Highway in the South Bay. To keep the ride interesting, I always search for new restaurants. The opening of Baran’s 2239 didn’t excite me because it is located in a corner strip mall in Hermosa Beach. My cousin surprised me by mentioning Baran’s 2239 by name. Because…
Cassoulet done well at Dominique’s Kitchen in Redondo Beach
I am a fan of the French bean stew, cassoulet and when I found out that Dominique’s Kitchen was going to have a cassoulet dinner, I made reservations for a night out with my wife. Dominique’s Kitchen is closed on Tuesdays except when they decide to hold a special event dinner like this. While some…
My Delight Cupcakery Serves Delicious Works of Art
Cupcakery isn’t a word in the dictionary. I’m not sure who first coined it, but the first time I saw the word, it was on the front of a food truck – My Delight Cupcakery. I was recently invited to see their brick and mortar operation in Ontario. What has always impressed me about My…
Hotville Chicken and Chops brings real Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Experience
Adjacent to Chinatown is a new pop-up named Hotville Chicken and Chops. Only open on Saturdays, this restaurant is an offshoot of the popular Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack in Nashville. Hotville Chicken and Chops occupies the shuttered Michael J’s location on North Spring Street. Like in Nashville, this is a hot fried chicken restaurant. Don’t…
Roman Aroma offers true Italian coffee experience
I live in the South Bay and I was delighted to recently discover an Italian cafe that offers coffee, pastries and savory items. Named Roman Aroma, it is located on Catalina Ave in South Redondo Beach just south of the Redondo Beach post office. I typically drink black coffee. For me that means, I will…
Happy Hour at Sea Level Restaurant and Lounge
Sea Level Restaurant and Lounge opened last November as part of the new Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach. A friend of mine suggested that we go there during Happy Hour and we recently paid them a visit. Shade Hotel is right on the beach and I fully expected to have to use their valet. I…