A good friend of mine recently had a birthday. To celebrate, I asked him where he would like to go. He chose Happy Hour at Brio Coastal in the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance. The Del Amo Fashion Center has been undergoing a multi-year renovation. Brio Coastal is located on the west side of…
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Belcampo – Meat At Its Finest
Perusing my inbox, I saw a Groupon offer for Belcampo in Santa Monica. I had not heard of Belcampo and knowing that my wife is a steak lover, I figured she would appreciate dining there for a date night. I find it impressive that Belcampo raises animals on a farm they own at the base…
Make Plans for Labor Day Weekend
It seems like this summer has flown by. I haven’t taken much advantage of some of the summer events and offerings; hopefully you have made an effort to do so. Labor Day traditionally marks the end of summer. As a result, there are some big events scheduled to take place. The most notable of these…
JFAT Relieves Summer Heat With New Food & Drink
The long days of summer are with us and with the temperature rising, Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern (JFAT) has created a new line-up of summer drinks and new delectables to pair with them. My friend and I recently paid them a visit. I enjoy visiting JFAT’s Santa Monica location because it is steps away…



