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The miracle of Dominique’s Kitchen, newly opened in Redondo Beach

Richard Foss / December 15, 2012 4:04 pm

Chef Dominique Theval, a veteran of restaurants in Paris, London, Bermuda, and Cambodia, makes a statement in Redondo
It is often said of car engines, the human eye, and the internet that that it is miraculous that they not only work well, but that they work at all.

Jackson’s is back, better than ever in El Segundo [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Mark McDermott / October 19, 2012 7:17 am

Returning to a restaurant you haven’t visited in a while can be like bumping into an old friend at a party – you’re glad to see them and eager to relive the good old days, but in the back of your mind, you worry that either you or they might have changed too much for you to relate to one another.

Establishment gets down to business in Hermosa Beach [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Richard Foss / August 16, 2012 12:54 pm

There are restaurants in New York City, Hollywood, and other bastions of hipness that make a point of their diffident attitude toward customers.

Second coming for Second City: the resurgence of a signature El Segundo restaurant

Richard Foss / July 23, 2012 10:55 am

Restaurants are volatile things, and when one manages to remain both consistent and creative it is a marvel.

Mama Terano: ‘Miraculously good’ Italian cooking [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Richard Foss / July 10, 2012 6:18 pm

The photo of Mama Terano is a bit faded, and diners might wonder why the owner of a popular restaurant didn’t have a better one to hang on the wall.

Beach Pizza sticks with winning formula

Richard Foss / June 8, 2012 4:58 pm

There will always be a place in the world for restaurants that do a few things very well.

Chef Mohammed’s house of surprises: House of Pita fuses Arabic and Moroccan food with delicious results

Richard Foss / May 19, 2012 7:40 am

Arabic food has entered the American mainstream, so when you see a place called House of Pita, you have a pretty good idea of what to expect.

Chain reaction: surprises are in store at Sammy’s Woodfire Pizza & Grill [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Richard Foss / April 25, 2012 5:07 pm

I rarely review chain restaurants because they rarely do anything interesting.

Sophie’s Place: a bounty of beautiful beer and a kitchen hitting its stride in Redondo Beach [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Richard Foss / March 16, 2012 11:39 am

The big chalkboard at Sophie’s Place dominates the room, and almost everybody who enters gives it a long, careful look.

Thai Top: a quiet restaurant oasis on Hermosa Beach’s upper Pier

Richard Foss / March 12, 2012 5:00 pm

The Beach Cities have never been much of a destination when it comes to authentic Asian food.

Standard Station in El Segundo [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Richard Foss / February 16, 2012 7:23 am

El Segundo’s Standard Station serves noteworthy sides and tavern standards
Car culture in America has spawned some symbols that are inexplicable to people who regard vehicles unsentimentally.

Halibut Corner in Redondo Beach [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Richard Foss / January 26, 2012 8:05 am

Boardwalk Hideaway
Fusion cooking has become such a part of the American mainstream that we don’t even hesitate at the idea of a Korean short rib burrito.

Gambrinus [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Richard Foss / July 1, 2010 9:34 am

Gambrinus opened with a very limited menu and service that was amiable but frequently uncomprehending. The restaurant changed hands about six months ago, and both the selection and the service have changed for the better. The Galickis family all speak fluent English and seem to enjoy explaining Baltic dishes to customers whose knowledge of this cuisine is small to nonexistent, and their preparations of traditional recipes are the best I’ve found in Los Angeles.

Bistro Miyoda & Sushi Ichiriki [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Richard Foss / June 30, 2010 10:31 am

When you’re a fan of a restaurant that you think has their food and service just perfect, it’s disheartening to drive by and see a banner announcing a change of name and a new menu.

Paul Martin’s American Bistro [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Richard Foss / March 26, 2009 8:48 pm

The first person who told me about Paul Martin’s American Bistro started by saying something puzzling.

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