Brix @ 1601 is located in the shiny new Hermosa Pavillion shopping complex (also home to the LA Beach Living Properties). This New American/wine bar – boasting brick archways, warm bronze lighting, deep leather booths, stone fireplaces and a vaulted ceiling – feels like it’s been there forever; its midpriced, casually creative menu (e.g. duck confit spring rolls) plays off an extensive list of wine.
1601 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach
310-698-0740 / www.Brix1601.com
Saint Rocke hits the ground running in Hermosa Beach. The former Pitcher House has been re-tooled, re-vamped, and rejuvenated!
With great food, awesome live music, and an atmosphere to match, you can't go wrong the this Hermosa Beach highlight!
Check out the calendar of upcoming shows at: www.SaintRocke.com
Valentine's Day Organic Chocolates
Delight your sweetheart with this red velvet heart-shaped box of gourmet chocolate!
Each box contains 17 pieces of hand-decorated, heart-shaped ganache (soft centered truffles) made from single origin, fair trade Costa Rican chocolate.
Each classic heart contains three gourmet flavors: sweet and tart Bing Cherry ganache, creamy white Madagascar Vanilla Bean, and paisley-shaped Jamaican spice caramels. Trust us—it doesn't get any better than this!
Organic Style says, "We offer eco-luxury at eco-nomical prices. We want our environmentally and socially responsible products to be affordable–for everyone. That's another way we're making a difference."
Check www.OrganicStyle.com and see what you think
The Raw Truth Behind Modern Sushi
Traditional Japanese sushi is a dieter's dream, thanks to its heart-friendly, low-fat ingredients. But leave it to Americans to supersize it.
What started out as truly lean cuisine now arrives on platters for one that could easily feed a family of four. Likewise, Japanese sushi kitchens don't use oil or mayo, says Hiroko Shimbo, chef and author of The Sushi Experience.
Continue reading "Before you go raw: Is all Sushi healthy?" »
Prank Monkey in partnership with the City of Hermosa Beach creates a fun, social, and competitve atmosphere for adults.
Prank Monkey organizes tournaments and leagues on the beach, fields, and gyms to play Co-Ed, Women's, and Men's sports. Prank Monkey also hosts social events such as 1st Friday-of-the-month Happy Hours.
To kick off 2008, Prank Monkey is sponsoring: Co-Ed Flag Football League on the Beach! Starting February 10, the biggest flag football league in South Bay will be back in action every Sunday afternoon! All skill levels are welcome to play!
For more details about Flag Football or Prank Monkey visit: www.PrankMonkey.org
Quick, tasty and healthy recipes for game day
This recipe is great to use for tortilla chip dipping but also works well as a hearty chili topping.
Check out the recipe
Minotaure: Tapas Restaurant & Wine Bar
This Playa del Rey space formerly occupied by Chloe has been transformed into an elegant tapas and wine bar featuring small Spanish dishes and live flamenco music on weekends.
Venetian glass lamps cast a romantic glow over rich tones of red and black, white linens and Picasso prints. A stylish bar is stocked with Spanish wines, and hosts a lively mixed local and beach crowd.
The menu features more than 30 types of tapas, including paella, shrimp and swordfish ceviche, grilled eggplant with goat cheese, and sugarcane skewers with shrimp. The outstanding dishes, graceful service, and warm atmosphere make it an incredible dinning experience.
Los Angeles sets the pace for fashion, art and media – and LA restaurants have always been on the cutting edge of culinary artistry.
Local foodies and visitors to LA will now have the opportunity to indulge in a selection of specially priced three-course menus from some of LA’s best restaurants during dineLA Restaurant Week.
February 3–8 Three-course prix fixe lunches for $15 or $22 and/or dinners for $25 or $34
For more information visit: www.dineLA.com
