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Best of the Beach 2010: Food
Best American: Zane’s
by Richard Foss
The winner and runner-up in this category have very different visions of what American food is.
Best of the Beach 2010: Drinks
Rico De’Alba, 32, has been working for Shellback Tavern owner Bob Beverly since he was 12 years old. Over the 20-year stint he has become one of the most well-known faces in the South Bay bar biz.
A sense of place: American Farmhouse Roadside Grill
The service here is fast but friendly, and just as I finished the last of the soup, the steak and lobster arrived. The ribeye had a nice exterior char but was exactly the medium-rare I had requested, and the oak-grilled flavor suffused every bite. [Read More]
Mr. Cecil’s California Ribs: Not your usual roadhouse
by Richard Foss
Mr. Cecil’s California Ribs is an anomaly on two counts – while their specialty is obvious from the name, the ribs are made in a way that is anything but traditional, and the menu is very wide-ranging. [Read More]
Hudson House: Spirited food
by Richard Foss
The emergence of gastropubs has created the perfect solution for those who love the ambiance of a good bar, but also appreciate the finer things in life. One of the most popular in the South Bay is Hudson House, which opened in the space vacated by Grog on Pacific Coast Highway. [Read More]