Maria Sharapova touches down in her adopted hometown, Manhattan Beach 
America’s Cup visits Redondo Beach 
Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council awards $24,000 to 6 Mira Costa scholars 
Soroptimist reflects on 60 years serving Manhattan Beach community 
Opera review: “Van Gogh” and “Tell-Tale Heart” 
Local photographer showcases beach life at Fiesta Hermosa 
Perry Park in Redondo Beach re-opens 
About Town in Redondo Beach: Week of May 23 
As any evening goes on, Sharkeez is jumping – both the location in Manhattan and the Pier Plaza version in Hermosa are full of people enjoying Mexican-styled appetizer platters, grilled chicken, salads, burgers, and other delights.
Brazilian barbecue is less complicated than traditional Southern barbecue; instead of the flavor layers of rub, sauce, and smoke, it’s all about the natural flavors of quality meat, seasoned with salt and the most moderate dash of herbs.
There’s a certain irony that fans of Peet’s and Starbucks get so worked up about the merits of their favorite chain – when Starbucks was founded in 1971, they bought their coffee beans from Alfred Peet, who had taught them the business.
When you order a burger at Simmzy’s, they serve it with three napkins.
The people at The Spot are proud of the fact that their vegetarian restaurant has lots of customers who aren’t vegetarians – they are meat-eaters who just happen to like the food.The flavors are as rich as any other dining experience in the South Bay, but it’s better for you – you can enjoy a guilt-free meal of food with Mexican, Italian, and Asian influences, planned and executed with all the skill and attention to the senses as you can find at any high-style restaurant.
Phuket is a resort town in the South of Thailand, and if you go to this restaurant and ask for a specialty of the region they will suggest chicken with spicy mint.
Once upon a time, the big chain burger joints, restaurants, and coffee places were probably little local institutions that got very popular because they had a quality products, good ideas, and a connection to a community.
Yogurtland’s slogan is “Keep it Real,” and they like to remind people that they use as many natural, organic ingredients as possible.
As amazing as it may seem to those who remember the early days in their small Hermosa Beach shop, there are now six locations of Crème de la Crepe.
More than one person has stopped in to Mediterraneo their way somewhere else and never made it to their original destination.
A restaurant’s view is more than just a matter of the real estate they occupy –it’s about the environment that is created by the design, and about the meals that are really the center of attention at every visit.
Customers say Teri is special because she is able to order by matching the menu with a customer’s preference.
We have to admit that we’re not quite sure which specialty salad our readers are referring to when they award the laurel to Rock’N Fish.
The menu at Brewco has a gold star near the bottom of the list with the words “Best Steak – Easy Reader 2008” in the middle.