“You’ve been reviewing a lot of Asian food lately,” remarked a regular reader. She was correct. I have been eating it because you have, and new restaurants have…
Meteorological metaphor: The arrival of a perfect storm isn’t usually something to celebrate – as I remember, it didn’t work out too well for the people aboard…
In hindsight, the best that can be said about dining in the year 2021 is that it wasn’t as awful as we were expecting. On December 31 of 2020 the dining scene…
Vegan Italian in Redondo, Middle Eastern to Mexican in Hermosa, Fusion at Manhattan Mall
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A La Carte column for 04 March 2021
A vote of confidence: Six months ago malls were closed, and some people questioned whether they could survive. Restaurants in these developments are betting on a brighter future, because work has resumed at stalled projects. One eatery is scheduled to open on the day that you read this Joey in the Manhattan Mall. The Canadian chain is noted for flamboyant interiors and an eclectic, multicultural menu. This will be their sixth location in the US. (3120 N. Sepulveda)…
What’s Italian for “Vegan?” If you ever thought, “What Redondo really needs is a vegan Italian wine bar,” you’ll be thrilled to know about Pura Vita, which recently opened on Catalina Avenue just south of the Redondo Pier. They’re serving Italian classics that are free of animal products, and there are gluten-free options for just about everything. I haven’t visited y
New bakery and fish restaurants, update on planned openings, tamales at a coffeehouse, and other dining news
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Little French Bakery owners Guillaume and Deborah Sabbadin offer a wide range of pastries. Photo
As we pass another month with neither indoor or outdoor dining in Los Angeles County, South Bay restaurateurs seem to remain cautiously optimistic. Few permanent closures have been announced, there have been some openings, and new projects have been announced. We’ll start this week’s column with some of that sweet good news.
A Little Wonder: The South Bay has a new destination for pastry lovers, the aptly named Little French Bakery. Owners Guillaume and Deborah Sabbadin bring authentic techniques to a little space next to the Coffee Cartel in Riviera Village. On most days they are selling out of pastries by late afternoon even though they’re theoretically open until 7 p.m.. They also offer brioche, baguettes, and sandwiches, and plan to make more types of bread af