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Run with The Bulls This Weekend at A Basq Kitchen in Redondo Beach

This weekend, A Bask Kitchen — which recently opened on the Redondo Beach Pier’s International Boardwalk — is celebrating the festival of San Fermin and the running of the bulls with live viewings along with food and beverage specials.
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Mapping Tacos and Tequila on the Downtown Santa Monica Taco Trek

The Downtown Santa Monica Taco Trek is a novel way to experience some of the best gourmet Mexican cuisine SaMo has to offer. Continue reading

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Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Remember book fairs from elementary school?  Well the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is nothing like that. The two day event is one of the largest book festivals in the country.  While the focus is on books, their authors, … Continue reading

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The Long Beach Grand Prix Brings Fans Close to Fast Cars

Starting today and running through the weekend, The 39th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is taking place in the streets of downtown Long Beach.  In an amazing transformation, the every-day streets of Long Beach are converted into a … Continue reading

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This Weekend: World Class Yacht Racing in Long Beach at the Congressional Cup

Hosted by the Long Beach Yacht Club, the Congressional Cup is the longest running Grade-1 yacht race in North America.  The challenges and prestige of the race bring teams from all over the world to Long Beach. For the teams … Continue reading

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I’d Eat That: Yoshinoya Beef Bowl Goes to College, Graduates into Asiana Grill

Yoshinoya has been serving beef bowls for a long time.  And I mean a looooooong time.  The first spot opened in Japan in 1899. Since then, they’ve opened more than 1400 locations around the world with dozens of them right … Continue reading

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I’d Eat That: Chicken Dinner at The Standard Hotel for dineLA’s Restaurant Week

A well crafted menu make dinner a dineLA Restaurant Week dinner at the Standard a must do. Continue reading

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I’d Eat That: Smashburger’s LA Burger and More in Culver City

Smashburger is the latest addition to the LA Burger scene and with all the other options out there, yes, I’d eat that. Continue reading

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Watch the Stars Rise with First Night 2013 in Hollywood

As has been the tradition for many years, New Years Day will be ushered in arcoss the US with the dropping of various fruits and other items. A shiny ball in New York; a peach in Atlanta; and an acorn in Raleigh, NC.

Hollywood will join the ranks this year with a “rising star” during First Night 2013. Continue reading

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I’d Eat That: Spicy Charred Edamame at Bluewater Grill in Redondo Beach

About three months ago, Bluewater Grill added this finger-food delicacy to their menu: charred edamame seasoned with olive oil and togarashi seasoning.

The combination of the earthy pods, the buttery oil, and the chile-based Asian seasoning can only be described as magical. Its the best edamame I’ve ever had. Continue reading

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