August is National Sandwich Month. It is believed that the sandwich originated when the fourth Earl of Sandwich, John Montague (1718-1793) invented it out of necessity. As the story goes, he was playing cards and did not want to leave the gaming table to eat. He asked for a serving of roast beef to be…
Hermosa Beach
Lazy Acres Opens with a Splash in Hermosa Beach
A shuttered Albertson’s grocery store used to occupy the corner of Artesia and Sepulveda in Hermosa Beach. I became curious when I learned that a new natural foods market, Lazy Acres took its place. Lazy Acres is a small chain of natural food stores and is owned by Bristol Farms. They signed a multi-year lease…
Celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday Aug 7
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. This year, local law enforcement is celebrating their 35th anniversary. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Further,…
Celebrate National Wine Day in the South Bay
Friday, May 25 is National Wine Day. Pop open that special bottle you have in your closet. Even better, why not visit a wine bar and try a vintage you’ve never experienced before. Consider trying the many foreign varietals like a French Bordeaux, an Italian Borolo or a Spanish Tempranillo. Here are some interesting South…
Enjoying Oktoberfest Food at Brat & Brau
We are in the middle of Oktoberfest season. To celebrate this,I purchased a Groupon for a restaurant named Brat & Brau in Hermosa Beach. While the South Bay isn’t Germantown, I live close by and decided to give it a try. I invited a friend to join me in the experience. We arrived just after…
Celebrate National Burger Month at The Rockefeller
May is National Burger Month and just the thought of smelling a burger on the grill is enough to start my stomach growling. Fortunately, we have a full month dedicated to celebrating this humble American icon. If you aren’t familiar with The Rockefeller’s 99 cent burger night on Tuesdays, you should be. Each week 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…