Restaurants

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.

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]

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]

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]

by Richard Foss
Saving A Little On A Rainy Day… If you have been brushing up on your long-rusty cooking skills or ordering pizzas lately because you didn’t want to get wet on the way to dinner, Gambrinus Restaurant in Redondo would like to change your mind. They offer a five dollar discount on your check any time that it is raining.[Read More]