Best Special Occasion Dinner: Palmilla Cocina y Tequila
They haven’t even been in existence for a full year, but Palmilla has won one of the most coveted awards. We can only assume that the people you are sharing a special occasion with appreciate a boisterous atmosphere, very fine Mexican food made with top quality ingredients, and perhaps a common interest in premium tequilas or mixed drinks. For people of such discerning tastes nothing could be better than an evening of ordering many things, sharing them all, and spending a convivial night deepening our friendships and knowledge of fine dining in South of the Border high style.
Palmilla: 39 Pier Avenue, HB.310-374-4440.
Runner-up: Strand House, 117 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, MB. 310-545-7470.