For my birthday, my wife surprised me by giving me a food tour in Mexico featuring Puerto Nuevo Lobster. I was delighted to receive this because I love lobster and I’ve been wanting to experience Puerto Nuevo lobster. After crossing the border to Mexico, we walked to the designated meeting point, the taxi stand near…
cocktails
Cal Mare Brings the Amalfi Coast to LA
The Beverly Center is currently undergoing a major renovation. As part of the makeover was the grand opening of Cal Mare, a flashy Italian restaurant. I recently learned that they have a happy hour and I invited a friend of mine to check it out. Cal Mare plays homage to the coasts of Italy and…
Good Food and Friendly Service from Maderos
Cinco de Mayo has come and gone. That day my wife and I weren’t feeling like battling the crowds at a local cantina and we decided to try Maderos, a restaurant that just opened in Redondo Beach. Maderos took over the space where Hostaria Piave was originally located in Redondo Beach. Despite being two blocks away…
Surfside Bar and Grill – Great Eats and Drink
Venice is a city that is strong about community. After local favorite Danny’s Deli closed, the property owners had a mission to keep this location as a meeting place for the Venice neighborhood. The Surfside Bar and Grill accepted the challenge and opened in June 2017. The Surfside Bar and Grill is located in the…
Captain Kidd’s Now Offers Delicious Cocktails
Captain Kidd’s is a South Bay institution for fresh seafood. Part of the establishment is a fresh seafood market where they have locally caught fish and fish that is imported from other parts of the world. The other side is their casual restaurant designed much like an east coast fish shack. In addition to their…
Drink Pink To Support Breast Cancer
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to increase awareness of this serious disease, there will be a huge number of pink things to buy, to eat and to drink this month. If you are seeking a sip for TGIF, a Happy Hour or just wishing to honor that special someone, here are a…