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Barfly, February 22, 2001
DebL
Coming Soon: New Sushi place to replace Pizza Hut next to 7-11, PCH, HB. Grand Opening: Mang Steen Thai resto is now open in the space previously occupied by Nate N’ Lizzy’s, PCH & 190th, RB. Open Late: Ein Stein’s, Pier Ave, HB is now serving food until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Found: Chef David Slatkin formerly of Infusion, HB and David’s, RB has turned up at the Fenix resto in the Argyle Hotel, Hollywood. Hurry up and go see him before he disappears again. Pay Attention: I guess Roger Clinton didn’t check out that website I shared with you a few weeks ago…
The Great Guinness Toast: This Friday, February 23 at 11 p.m., raise a pint of that dark brew and join the nation of Irish Stout libation as across the country people will be toasting — where’s Dick Clark when you need him? I tried to find out the significance of the date and time of this toast from the "Guinness" people and guess what? There is no significance. It was just an excuse to throw a party. I like these people…
Local Band Rockumentary: Independent filmmaker Joel Weber has begun filming a documentary film on local band 50cent Haircut. In addition to many other lengths of footage, he has decided to film portions of the band’s next appearance for inclusion in the piece. All you fans can help them out by attending and possibly being interviewed this Saturday, February 24 at the Cat Club, Sunset Blvd, Hollywood. The gig is set at 10 p.m. sharp. The film will be shown at festivals all over the country so be a part of it, get your 15 minutes of fame and support local rock n’ roll…
Happy Anniversary: The Fishack, Pier Plaza, HB celebrates the completion of its second year in biz this Saturday, February 24. Owner Gary Vincent plans to party all weekend straight into Fat Tuesday, February 27, with Mardi Gras-like abandon, complete with beer specials, Cajun food specials, tons-o-beads, his own version of the hurricane and oysters from the best second floor overview just like they do it in the French Quarter, New Orleans. Congrats…
Speaking Of Beads: You can’t let the holiday go by without stopping by the home of the blues here in Hermosa Beach, Café Boogaloo, Hermosa Ave. Join in their fifth annual Mardi Gras celebration with Ivan Neville this coming Fat Tuesday, February 27 from 8 p.m.-midnight. $10 cover…
Details As Promised: Make your reservations now for a fab wine tasting dinner featuring wines from Andrew Murray Vineyards, at The Depot in Torrance next Friday, March 2 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Family run since its inception in 1990 in the Santa Ynez and Santa Maria Valleys, AMV vinos have quickly risen to the head of the class with 6,500 cases of top quality hand-crafted Rhone-style blends, Syrah, Roussane and Voignier produced annually. Andrew’s past vintages have scored well into the 90s from Wine Enthusiast, The Wine Spectator and Robert Parker. Monsieur Murray will attend as a special guest and international wine expert Peter Kerr of The Wine Consultant will be on hand to provide commentary. Chef Michael Shafer has put together a four-course menu including a pre-dinner reception with roasted garlic/goat cheese fondue and Pacific Rim Salmon Spoons followed by rock shrimp cake with cucumber salsa and greens; grilled shark with mushrooms and sake; Thai roasted pork loin with cashew corn risotto; and capped off with banana cream pie with candied pecans. A different wine paired with each course. $89 per person inclusive of tax and grats. Call 787.7501 for reservations toute de suite as seating is limited…
How To Skew Religion To Work For You: In a recent convo, I was informed by someone claiming medical proof that if one is a drinker, one should quit for about a month every year in order to give the kidneys and liver a break so that one may go on drinking for a long, long time without incurring too much damage to those areas. My reply to this was, "Yeah, that’s what Lent is for." Lent, in the Catholic religion, is the period of time for reflection prior to Easter beginning on Ash Wednesday, (next week, February 28), and ending on Good Friday, 40 days later. Not being a religious person, I just use Lent as an excuse to challenge myself. By the way, whatever you give up for Lent you are allowed to have on Sundays. That’s us modern Catholics skewing it up again for our own gain. Think you can do it? Hmm, 40 days…
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