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Standard Station in El Segundo [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Standard Station in El Segundo [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 / 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.

Fonz’s, Manhattan Beach [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Fonz’s, Manhattan Beach [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 / February 10, 2012 7:23 am

Escape from the foodies: Fonz’s offers fine food without the hype of the neighboring downtown dining scene.

Oliver’s Café: a steakhouse with a Twist [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Oliver’s Café: a steakhouse with a Twist [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 / January 16, 2012 11:35 am

I attended the Riverside Dickens Festival last week, a celebration of all things Victorian and of the literature of one prolific writer in particular.

Paul Martin’s American Bistro [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Paul Martin’s American Bistro [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 / March 26, 2009 8:48 pm

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

Darren’s [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 / July 1, 2008 9:18 am

The people who answer the phone at Darren’s in Manhattan Beach must sigh when they’re asked the question, “What kind of food do you serve.” A number of adjectives come to mind: “eclectic”, “creative”, and “excellent” are all accurate descriptions, but raise as many questions as they answer. Chef Darren Weiss is an artist, and his original creations are hard to pigeonhole.

Mickie Finnz [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

0 / July 1, 2006 10:50 am

The easygoing vibe is as much an attraction as the food and beverage, and it’s no surprise that the same enjoyable atmosphere can be found at the more upscale HT Grill. It can also be found at the newest of Hennessey’s ventures, the cheerful tropical-themed joint known as Mickie Finnz. Where the Hennessey’s Taverns make at least a nod toward the Auld Sod of Ireland and the HT Grill is modern Californian, Mickie Finnz is a loving recreation of a surf bar, palm fronds, bamboo, and all.