Fresh Brothers, Peetzes recognized at Best of Manhattan
Fresh Brothers Pizza’s Adam Goldberg and his daughter enjoy what’s best at the beach during the Jimmy Miller Fiesta Surf Contest on Oct. 4. On Oct. 8, Goldberg and his staff accepted the Best of Manhattan award at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Best of MB dinner. Photo
Fresh Brothers’ Adam Goldberg credited his “mentor” Michael Greenberg of Skechers, his “fixer” restaurateur Michael Zislis (who helped Fresh Brothers land an LAX location) and the broader Manhattan Beach community for the meteoric success of his family’s pizza company.
Goldberg’s thank-yous came during his acceptance of the “Best of Manhattan” award during the Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner at the Manhattan Beach Marriott on Oct. 8.
Since opening their first store in 2008, Goldberg, his wife Debbie, and his brothers Adam and Michael have expanded to 14 stores, with plans to expand into neighboring states.
The Bob Meistrell Local Legend Award was presented to Judy and John Peetze for their work with this year’s Special Olympics. The two formed a committee that hosted Special Olympians from Hungary and Nepal.
Manhattan Beach Special Olympics committee.
Judy and John Peetze, recipients of the Bob Meistrell Local Legend Award. In the background are presenters Charlotte and Russ Lesser.
Best of Manhattan award recipients Scott and Adam Goldberg and Adam's wife Debbie.
The Fresh Brothers team.
Brand Manhattan Beach award recipient Chef David Lefevre of MB Post
The MB Post crew.
Manhattan Village Mall general manager Liz Griggs accepts the Pay It Forward Award
Manhattan Village Mall crew, recipients of the Pay It Forward Award.
Wilshire Bank’s David Curry, recipient of the for Home Sweet Home award.
David Curry with event chair Jill Brunkhardt (left)
Nikau Kai owners Jason and Allison Shanks.
Manhattan Education Foundation executive director Farnaz Golshani accepts the Enhancing Manhattan Beach Award.
Small and Might Award recipient Andrew “Stan” Stanisich of Two Guns Espresso.
Two Guns Andrew “Stan” Stanisich and Craig Oram with Mayor Mark Burton and event chair Jill Brunkhardt.
Michael Zisliss ad the crew from Strand House with the Dine Manhattan Beach Award.
Chamber Executive Director James O'Callaghan
Other 2014 Best Of Manhattan awardees were Leadership Manhattan Beach for Business Bringing MB Together; Wilshire Bank’s David Curry for Home Sweet Home, which recognizes leaders in real estate, mortgages and wealth management; the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation for Enhancing MB; Two Guns Espresso for Small and Mighty; Manhattan Beach Post for Branding MB; The Strand House for Dine MB; and the Manhattan Village Mall for Pay It Forward. ER