The Wooden Shoe was a longstanding breakfast and lunch fixture in Redondo Beach. Since its closure, the property has retained its look but has operated as several restaurants. The latest to occupy this space is the Copper Pot, an Indian restaurant featuring many Southern India dishes. In LA, you are more likely to encounter Northern…
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Little French Bakery Prepares Authentic French Pastries
I enjoy many different types of food, but one of my favorites is French cuisine. French cooking is incredibly complex and is built upon many years of history. It was my visits to France that made me realize how the French revere quality fare. Thanks to my daughter’s friend, I learned of the Little French…
Tigre’s Fuego Raises the Bar for Tacos in the South Bay
Brothers Jonathan and Jason Baran own the popular Baran’s 2239 restaurant. During the pandemic, they shifted their onsite experience to a 100% to-go experience. They made breakfast burritos made from ingredients like housemade chorizo, and it was a way for the brothers to keep their doors open. They recently opened a Tigre’s Fuego in Redondo…
Kurisaki Delivers Premium Quality Sushi to the South Bay
Sushi is trendy in the South Bay. While some of the best quality sushi restaurants reside inland, a few South Bay restaurants warrant the attention of sushi lovers. One, in particular, is Kurisaki, a sushi restaurant located in Redondo Beach. Kurisaki is owned and operated by Chef Haruo Kurisaki, a chef who spent 19 years…
The Standing Room Opens in Torrance
Often it is best to test the new business concept by partnering with an existing business. Lowell Bakke did just that when he converted the back-end of his family liquor store into a burger restaurant. He named it The Standing Room probably because it lacked chairs and it was exclusively a take-out establishment. Chef Thomas…
Kirari West – Artisan Gluten-Free Cuisine
With the number of people that are gluten intolerant these days, it is surprising to me to not see that many gluten-free bakeries in LA. One such gluten bakery is Kirari West, an artisan bakery that opened in Redondo Beach five years ago. They are located in the King Harbor shopping center almost underneath the…
Tasting the dineL.A. Menu at Sea Level Restaurant
dineL.A. is a 14-day event sponsored by LA Tourism and takes place twice a year. The event showcases LA as a premier dining destination while highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences L.A. has to offer. Enjoy special lunch and dinner menus at hundreds of LA-area restaurants. After perusing the online menu, I selected Sea Level…
Rakkan Ramen Scores With Delicious Broth
While ramen was invented in the early 1900s, it didn’t make its way to the US until 1976 when Hiroshi Yamauchi incorporated it as part of the menu of his restaurant, Koraku. The movie, Tampopo, introduced and popularized it to many that weren’t familiar with it. Since then many ramen shops have opened across LA….
HiFi Espresso celebrates with special donuts
On Friday, Nov 20, Hi-Fi Espresso celebrates its one-year anniversary in Riviera Village with a delivery of Trejo’s Donuts. In addition, enjoy the special treat of 10% off all retail and fine goods on Friday. Donuts available include their raised donuts as well as their popular vegan varieties. FLAVORS $4 O.G. – Raised Donut /…
Fri Nov 13 – South Baked Pop-up In Riviera Village
Everyone loves a good cookie. In fact, before the pandemic hit, I purchased a box of fresh baked cookies for the office. I was amazed at how much everyone appreciated the gesture. Since I haven’t had a good cookie since that time, I was ecstatic to learn that South Baked will do a pop-up this…