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Hostaria Piave delicately and deliciously brings the flavors of Venice to Redondo Beach [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

The South Bay’s newest Venetian-style restaurant is Hostaria Piave, named after a river that once served as a route for fresh produce to reach the city.

Fonz’s, Manhattan Beach [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

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]

I attended the Riverside Dickens Festival last week, a celebration of all things Victorian and of the literature of one prolific writer in particular. Two hundred years after his birth, Dickens continues to inspire filmmakers, academics, actors and reenactors, and [...]

Darren’s [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

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.

Frascati [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Last year Frascati moved to smaller premises in Rolling Hills Estates, an inconspicuous location in the Avenues shopping center. The new place seats about 70 people, less than half the size of the previous restaurant, but it’s a better fit. The feel is authentically Italian, the service assured, and while a few changes could be made in the food, overall we were satisfied.

Matisse [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

This is not to say that the cooking here is purely French or suited to the peasant palate – prime steaks like the ones served here are hard to find in France at any price, and truffled lobster salad and Thai spring rolls aren’t the diet of a country farmer. My wife and I were momentarily tempted by a six course tasting menu that sounded delightful, but we decided that we didn’t have the time or appetite on this particular evening.

La Sosta [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Among the more detached bits of Italy is Venice, which has been an independent country or a subject state of Austria for most of its history. This is reflected in its cuisine, which is more subtle than the dishes of the south and has more seafood and rice dishes than the west. Venetian food is relatively little known in America, but Hermosa’s La Sosta is doing their best to change that.

Admiral Risty [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

The place that became famous for great cioppino, fresh seafood, and an unrivalled ocean view still has all three great items. Manager Wayne Judah still looks much the same, having been there so long that if the building ever changes hands, he may be included in the lease. For those who crave a bit of certainty in an uncertain world, the Admiral Risty is an oasis.

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