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Barfly
by DebL
Celeb Sighting: Harrison Ford at Islands, Manhattan Village Mall, MB. He had a burger and fries. Wow! Might Indiana Jones actually be a real person? Coming Soon: Lucille’s resto, Del Amo Mall, Torrance. Now Open: Blue Water Grill, Harbor Drive, RB, third in the mini-chain out of OC, is now open, serving lunch and dinner daily in the space previously occupied by Charley Brown’s. Now Open Deux: Passport World Cuisine, upstairs Hermosa Ave, HB had its grand opening this past Monday, October 29. Good luck. Now Open Trois: Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza, PCH, Rolling Hills Plaza across from the AMC Theatres, number 16 in the chain. Check local rags for "Grand Opening" discount coupons. Now Playing: The All Night Strut, a musical celebration of the 30s and 40s is running now through Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse. Call 372.4477 or visit hermosabeachplayhouse.com for more info and tix. Happy Anniversary: Congrats to La Rive Gauche, Tejon Place, Palos Verdes on reaching its 28th year in biz. If you can’t handle driving that far, check out Le Beaujolais, the sister resto, PCH, RB. Larry, Maitre D’ extraordinaire will take good care of you. Unplugged: The Birddogs, featuring The Couchois Brothers, make a special Autumn acoustic appearance this Friday, Nov. 2 at The Fishack, up-top Pier Plaza, HB, 9pm. Closed: Uncle Stavros Café, Hermosa Ave, HB. Will be replaced by a sushi place — because we need another one. Don’t Forget: Vote this Tuesday, November 6…
Sail On: Tomorrow, Friday, November 2, board the 65-foot yacht "Galatea," owned by High Five Boutique, Pier Plaza, HB, docked at the RB Marina, and party while the sun goes down. The cruise from 4:30-6pm, replaces High Five’s annual fashion show to benefit the Beach Cities Toy Drive and will feature live music, tasty treats from local restos and a cash bar. Tix are $20 per person are available at the Chamber, Hermosa Ave or at High Five. Bring a coat…
Are You Ready For Some Football?: The 11th Annual Sand Bowl Classic, (don’t get all weirded out by another "11"), Flag Football Tournament kicks off this Saturday, Nov. 3 at 9th Street and The Strand, HB. Check in at 8:30am. The tourney is 5 on 5 with refs and prizes. Entry fee of $150 includes: Guaranteed 3 games, T-Shirt, Sponsor gifts, pizza, soft drinks, awards for the champs, and runner-ups. The event is sponsored by The City of Hermosa Beach and SMACK Sportswear. For more details contact: Jeff Bonafede, 292-4999; Bill Sigler, 374-2505; Or Shauna Donahue, City of HB Recreation, 318-0280. All proceeds from this event will be donated to The United Way September 11th Fund. Play for a good cause…
Tea For Two: Put on your Sunday best, bonnets and all and head out for the Peninsula Ballet’s mother/daughter Nutcracker Tea this Sunday, November 4 at Crickett’s Tea Room, PCH, Torrance, 2:30pm. The tea will feature a fashion show and craft projects and will benefit the company’s annual Nutcracker production, a sure sign that the Yule season is upon us. Tix are $40adults/$20children. Call 618.8740 for more info…
The World Party Upcoming Events: Save the dates: Next Friday Nov. 9 check out "o3: Out Of Order" at 705 Pier Ave, HB, hosted by Traci Bingham (Baywatch/Playboy), and featuring an all-star DJ line-up and Girlfriends Clothing Fantasy Fashion Show; Next Sunday, Nov. 11, Theworldparty.Net and Bacardi present "Arctic Odessey" an all day event from noon till they kick you out at Ein Stein’s, Manhattan Ave, HB. Pre-sale tickets for both events can be purchased at: booth7.net, Ein Stein’s, 379-3943, or Girlfriends Clothing, Hermosa Ave, HB, 937-3337. Call 718-7278 if any of this is not clear. More details next week…
Sports: The Arizona Diamondbacks — how long have they been in the league? About ten minutes, and they barely lost game three in New York to make it a 2-1 series against the all-mighty Yanks. What is this world coming to? NBA: Jordan vs the Knicks opener at the Garden Tuesday night: Neither looked very good. NFL: Giddiyup — the Cowboys make it two in a row. College: How about my Dutchmen? Hofstra, (my alma mater on Long Island, NY), is at 7-1, in first place in the Atlantic 10 Conference, (for all you lifelong West Coaster’s, "Atlantic" is the name of that other ocean), and possibly on their way to the Championship. I don’t think Miami and Nebraska are running scared but the Flying Dutchmen/Pride are tearing up Division 1AA competition and they deserve some props especially after spawning such pro talent as Wayne Chrebet of the Jets and Lance Schulters, Dave Fiore and Giovanni Carmazzi of the 49ers. You Bruins know our b-ball team gave you guys a run for your money last year. Look out tulip pickers. It’s Y2K all over again…
Questions? Comments? Contact DebL at BarflyDebL@aol.com