Best romantic dinner: La Sosta Enoteca
Simple décor, candlelight and the smell of rustic, authentic Italian cuisine make cozy La Sosta a go-to spot for couples celebrating birthdays and anniversaries or just seeking a romantic evening out together.
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About Town in Manhattan Beach: Week of June 13
Best of the Beach: Dining
Best view: The Strand House
Mike Zislis’ Strand House is another success story for the South Bay restaurant giant.
Best ice cream parlor: Manhattan Beach Creamery
Manhattan Beach Creamery continues its reign as favorite ice cream shop in the South Bay with an unwavering commitment to fresh, inventive homemade ice cream and baked goods.
Best yogurt shop: Yogurtland
South Bay fro-yo fans are loyal to this independent spot that offers a glut of flavors and toppings that you use to build your own sweet creation.
Best bagel shop: Noah’s New York Bagels
The South Bay has enough New York transplants to grant credence to the winner of best bagel.
Best independent coffee house: Java Man
For 20 years and counting, Java Man has been a popular spot for South Bay locals to enjoy coffee, homemade soups and sandwiches, and breakfast entrees.
Best coffee house chain: Starbucks Coffee Company
With a dozen locations around the South Bay, Starbucks continues to be locals’ number one spot for daily caffeine injections.
Best bakery: Becker’s Bakery & Deli
Now in business 71 years, Becker’s continues to delight locals with a colorful array of cookies, cupcakes, and specialty cakes that draws fan of all ages to the sweet-smelling Manhattan Beach storefront.
Best Sushi Chef: Sanji, Sushi Duke
Sushi Duke owner Sanji is a beloved member of the South Bay community just as much for his warmth and commitment to hospitality as for his incredible sushi creations.
Best Vegeterian: Green Temple
The entrance to Green Temple is one of visual delights of the South Bay.
Best Thai/Southeast Asian food: Phuket Thai
Phuket is a town in Southern Thailand that is famous for a great beach and hospitality to match, assets the South Bay also proudly claims.
Best Tapas/Appetizers: Mediterraneo
Mediterraneo is much more than a Spanish restaurant; though authentic tapas have been served since the place opened a decade ago, so have innovative items based on the same bold flavors.
Best wine bar: Friends of the Vine
One must feel envious of the owners of Friends of the Vine – they make a living by hosting a civilized house party five nights a week.
Best restaurant wine list: Bottle Inn
Whether you are in the market for a rustic, full-flavored wine for an everyday meal or a bottle of something magical to celebrate an anniversary, corporate triumph, or just the fact that you really enjoy great wine, the Bottle Inn has what you are looking for.
Best wine store: Uncorked
A small wine store is a lot like an art gallery, a curated selection for connoisseurs rather than a warehouse that might contain gems mixed with dubious items.