Friday, September 3, 2010

Looong Weekend

Friday, September 03

Wii Games: Summer 2010 National Finals : Friday, September 03, 2010 - Sunday, September 05, 2010 - 11:00 am- 7:00 pm

The Wii Games: Summer 2010 will culminate with the national championship event on the Redondo Beach Pier. This finale brings 90 finalist teams and six online sweepstakes winners to enjoy the fun of Nintendo’s ...   Event Details…

The Reggae Classics : WAILING SOULS with the Mighty Diamonds@Saint Rocke: Friday, September 03, 2010 - 9:00 PM

Together they have been releasing albums since 1976 and have recorded for both Island Records and CBS along the way. Among the world class producers with whom they’ve recorded are King Jammy, Joe Higgs and Coxsone ...   Event Details…

Hermosa Beach Farmers Market: Friday, September 03, 2010 - 12:00-4:00 p.m.

An abundance of fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers can be found every Friday at the Hermosa Beach Farmers' Market. Shoppers will be pleasantly surprised to find fruits and vegetables that are fresh picked, vine and ...   Event Details…

John Pinette @ Comedy & Magic Club: Friday, September 03, 2010 - 8:00 PM

When asked to describe his stand-up, John Pinette said, "I talk about my life, it is the funniest thing I can think of. For some reason, people enjoy seeing me lose my cherub like demeanor." John has been ...   Event Details…

Vitalogy (Tribute to Pearl Jam) @Brixton: Friday, September 03, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Vitalogy pays tribute to Pearl Jam, one of the most popular and influential bands of the last 20 years. Based in Los Angeles, Vitalogy brings Pearl Jam's timeless music to fans throughout Southern California and ...   Event Details…

Saturday, September 04

Sweet and Tender Hooligans (Morissey/Smiths Tribute) @Saint Rocke: Saturday, September 04, 2010 - 9:00 PM

Sweet & Tender Hooligans have recently completed their first tour of the United Kingdom, which included sold-out shows in London, Leicester, York, Leeds, Glasgow and Manchester.   |  The band also ...   Event Details…

COMMON SENSE w/ Trenchtown & Inhale@Brixton: Saturday, September 04, 2010 - 9:00 PM

The multi-ethnic reggae group Common Sense formed in San Diego in 1987, eventually settling on a line-up comprising singer Nick Hernandez, guitarists/keyboardists Billy Sherman and Jai Vatuk, bassist Larry Young and ...   Event Details…

Live at the Lounge - Classical Series @ Comedy & Magic Club: Saturday, September 04, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Our Live at the Lounge venue presents the Classical Music LA Series.   |     |  Southern California now has a new weekly classical music series where premier established and ...   Event Details…

Sunday, September 05

Manhattan Beach Summer Concerts in the Park Presents: A Journey Tribute Band: Sunday, September 05, 2010 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

The annual free summer concert series concludes. These performances are open seating and free to the public. There are no dogs, barbecues, or wheeled vehicles at any time in the concert ...   Event Details…

Local Resident Runs for World Record and Local Schools, Kick Off Sun, Hermosa Pier: Sunday, September 05, 2010 - 11:00 AM

On Sept 5th, to benefit the kids of the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, local resident Christian Burke will attempt a World Record when he runs pier to pier, in the sand non-stop for 24 ...   Event Details…

iROCKe presents: TOO RUDE @Saint Rocke: Sunday, September 05, 2010 - 9:00 PM

Too Rude’s roots are Punk Rock and Reggae music. One word to describe it is…original. Not to be pigeonholed as just a Reggae band or just a Punk band, the hybrid equates to just great ...   Event Details…

TRIBAL SEEDS w/ Fortunate Youth @Brixton: Sunday, September 05, 2010 - 9:00 PM

With heavy influence from Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, and Midnite, this new and unique group brings a refreshing rock vibe to roots style reggae music. Spiritually driven and musically talented, Tribal Seeds have ...   Event Details…

Bars & Nightclubs...

Friday


Live Music @ Baleen @ The Portofino

Live Entertainment from 9 p.m. until midnight
260 Portofino Way  |   Redondo Beach   |   310.379.8481

Happy Hour @ Islands

Enjoy Happy Hour with half-price appetizers and drink specials in the bar area Monday through Friday, 4 - 7pm.
3200 North Sepulveda Blvd.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 546-4456

Ragtime Specials DAILY @ Café Boogaloo

Every day we have the following specials:
$5 Drinks and $10 - $15 Pitchers 1p - 8p
$4 off appetizers 11a - 7p
$3 off Salads and Soups 11a - 4p
Bands go on at 9pm!

Café Boogaloo

1238 Hermosa Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 318-2324

$1 Giant Beers @ Poop Deck

Keg taps at 8:30 p.m. and the deal ends when the keg is empty.
1272 The Strand  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 376-3223

Happy Hour 3-7 PM @ Maison Riz

$2 off beer, $3 off any wine by the glass, $5 well drinks, $5 house sake

Maison Riz

112 Fishermans Wharf  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 379-1300

Friday Night L.I.V.E. (Life Is Very Entertaining) @ Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club

Rotating live music every Friday night. Up your entertainment quotient at BALEEN Lounge! Starting at 8:00 p.m.

Happy Hour from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
$5 Signature Drink Specials, $5 Appetizers, 5 days a week! Available exclusively in BALEEN lounge.
260 Portofino Way  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 379-8481

Weekend Warmup @ The Shore Restaurant & Lounge

$3 all beers, $4 all wells and house wines, $6 martinis, 1/2 price selected appetizers and entrees from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
1320 Hermosa Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 376-0414

Scott Whyte Band @ Shark's Cove MB

TBD
309 Manhattan Beach Blvd.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 545-2683

Happy Hour @ Union Cattle Company

Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm

Union Cattle Company

1301 Manhattan Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 798-8227

Live Music/Events @ Brixton

Come check out a mix of national touring and local live music acts at BriXton - voted "Most Popular Live Music Venue in the South Bay"call 310-406-1931 for more info on upcoming shows/events!

Brixton

100 W. Torrance Blvd.  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 406-1931

1/2 Price Happy Hour @ Banzai Beach Sushi & Teppan Grill

Sushi and Drinks are 1/2 off from 5-7 p.m.!
934 Hermosa Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 937-9750

1/2 Price Happy Hour @ LA Food Show Restaurant

From 4:30-6:30 p.m, 1/2 off appetizers and drinks!
3212 N Sepulveda Blvd.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 546-5575

Happy Hour @ The Lighthouse

$4 Double Cocktails $3 24oz Domestics 1/2 Price Appetizers, 5pm-8pm

The Lighthouse

30 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 376-9833

Live Music @ Pancho's

The legendary Day After Daze playing weekly!
3615 Highland Ave.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 545-6670

Dancing starting at 9:00 New Happy Hour @ Beaches

! 5-9 p.m. $2.50 Bud Light, $3.50 wells, and much more....
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 545-2523

Happy Hour @ Baja Sharkeez

3:00-7:00 2 for 1 any drinks, any size!!
3801 Highland Ave.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 545-6563

Happy Hour @ Hennessey's Tavern

mon - fri / 4-7pm
Caborita $5, Mojito's $5, Beer Bash
13 Manhattan Beach Blvd.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 546-4813

Happy hour 5-7 @ Hudson House

$2.50 draft beer, $4 wells and wine, $3 appetizers....
514 N. PCH  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 798-9183

Happy Hour @ Mediterraneo

5:00-7:00 p.m.: 2-for-1 tapas, $3 drafts and $3 wine.
73 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 318-2666

Happy Hour @ Shark's Cove HB

Live Cover Bands 9:30pm- close3:00-6:00 p.m.
$3 wells, house wine and draft beers! Plus $0.30 wings!
1220 Hermosa Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |    (310) 798-3932

Live Music @ Old Tony's

Evyn Charles weekly.
210 Fisherman's Wharf  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 374-1442

Live Music @ Kilkenny's

Kicks off at 9:00!
Happy Hour! 3-7 p.m. 1/2 off appetizers + $3 wells and wine...

Kilkenny's

100 H Fisherman's Wharf   |   Redondo Beach   |   310-303-3880

$4 Finnz Lemonades @ Mickey Finnz

Live Music from 9- close.
Happy Hour! 4:00- 7:00 p.m. $2 Bud Light drafts.
1710 S Catalina Ave   |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 316-2534

Happy Hour @ Hennessey's

mon - fri / 4-7pm
Caborita $5, Mojito's $5, Beer Bash
8 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |    (310) 372-5759

Watermans @ Waterman's

1/2 off all drinks 3-7pm
Check out our website for live music listing.
watermanshb.com
22 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |    (310) 372-4462

Happy Hour @ Blue 32

4-8 p.m. 50% off!
1332 Hermosa Ave.   |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 376-2600

Live Music @ Saint Rocke

Everything on the menu is $5.00 from 5:00 - 7:30pm.

Live bands w/ticket charge

Saint Rocke

142 Pacific Coast Hwy  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 372-0035

1$ Friday @ Patrick Molloy's

Every friday 1$ beers from 8pm - 10pm-

Patrick Molloy's

50-A Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 798-9762

Friday Drink Specials @ Baja Sharkeez Hermosa Beach

Happy hour food specials and 2 for the price of 1 drinks from 3-7 p.m.!!

Baja Sharkeez Hermosa Beach

52 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |    (310) 318-0004

Saturday


Fun in the Sun @ Baja Sharkeez Hermosa Beach

Get a full breakfast for $3.75! Plus champagne is COMPLIMENTARY with breakfast (for an hour) from 9 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.!

Baja Sharkeez Hermosa Beach

52 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |    (310) 318-0004

Dancing starting at 9:00 New Happy Hour @ Beaches

5-9 p.m. $2.50 Bud Light, $3.50 wells, and much more....
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 545-2523

Fun in the Sun @ Baja Sharkeez

Get a full breakfast for $3.75, INCLUDING 'Endless Mimosas' (for an hour). Specials run starting at 9 a.m. and go until 11:30 a.m.!
3801 Highland Ave.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 545-6563

Spa Bistro Brunch @ Blue 32

from 9am-12:30pm. Come try the best breakfast menu in the South Bay! You will not be disappointed.
Happy Hour!! 1-4 p.m. 50% off!
1332 Hermosa Ave.   |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 376-2600

Martini Madness Saturdays @ Hennessey's Tavern

Get a free martinin when you order an entree after 5:00!
13 Manhattan Beach Blvd.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 546-4813

Hudson House @ Hudson House

TBD
514 N. PCH  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 798-9183

$2 Bloody Marys till noon @ Mickey Finnz

Live Music starting at 9:00 p.m.!
1710 S Catalina Ave   |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 316-2534

Stop Light Saturdays @ Patrick Molloy's

Bottelservice
Unlimited Mimosas with breakfast from 9:00am-12:00am
$5 Bloody Marys till 4:00 pm

Patrick Molloy's

50-A Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 798-9762

Live Music @ Pancho's

The legendary Day After Daze playing weekly!
3615 Highland Ave.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 545-6670

Live Music @ Old Tony's

Evyn Charles weekly.
210 Fisherman's Wharf  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 374-1442

Martini Madness Saturdays @ Hennessey's

Get a free martinin when you order an entree after 5:00!
8 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |    (310) 372-5759

Latin Night @ Lido di Manhattan Ristorante and Bar

This is by far one of the best latin nights in the south bay. Featuring a DJ playing all the latin hits as well as top 40 hits. Dress to impress!! The best looking crowd in the south bay will be at Lido every Saturday night.

Lido di Manhattan Ristorante and Bar

1550 Rosecrans Ave.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 536-0730

Watermans @ Waterman's

Check out our website for nightly live music listing!
watermanshb.com
22 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |    (310) 372-4462

Live Music @ Saint Rocke @ Saint Rocke

Everything on the menu is $5.00 from 5:00 - 7:30pm.

Live bands w/ticket charge

Saint Rocke

142 Pacific Coast Hwy  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 372-0035

Saturday @ The Shore Restaurant & Lounge

$2 all domestic beers, $2 all well drinks, $3 imports, everything else 1/2 price, 1/2 price selected appetizers and entrees from 1 to 8 p.m.
1320 Hermosa Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 376-0414

Live Music @ Shark's Cove MB

TBD
309 Manhattan Beach Blvd.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 545-2683

Live Music/Events @ Brixton

Come check out a mix of national touring and local live music acts at BriXton - voted "Most Popular Live Music Venue in the South Bay"call 310-406-1931 for more info on upcoming shows/events!

Brixton

100 W. Torrance Blvd.  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 406-1931

Live Music @ Baleen @ The Portofino

Live Entertainment from 9 p.m. until midnight
260 Portofino Way  |   Redondo Beach   |   310.379.8481

BRUNCH 9am - 2pm @ Café Boogaloo

Our special Brunch menu features delightful southern breakfasts and complimentary mimosas! Not to mention cocktails are a deal!
Band's go on at 9pm!

Café Boogaloo

1238 Hermosa Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 318-2324

Happy Hour 3-7 PM @ Maison Riz

$2 off beer, $3 off any wine by the glass, $5 well drinks, $5 house sake

Maison Riz

112 Fishermans Wharf  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 379-1300

Hollywood Nights with DJ Skyler @ Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club

Spend every Saturday with Hollywood’s #1 mashup master DJ Skyler. Starting at 8:00 p.m. to closing
Specials and promotions are as of July 1, 2009 and may be subject to change.
Please call 310.372.1202 for more information and updates.
260 Portofino Way  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 379-8481

Thursday, September 2, 2010

First Thursdays!

First Thursdays Hermosa Beach 2010 in the South Bay

Check out the South Bay Events' full listing of what's going on in the South Bay for First Thursdays in Hermosa Beach: September 2, 2010!

First Thursdays in Hermosa Beach

Come join us for a grass-roots, community event celebrating Downtown Hermosa Beach and all its local businesses! Bring your friends, bring your kids, bring everyone, it’ll be a blast! Stroll along the avenues of Hermosa Beach as local businesses come together for the first Thursday of every month to offer patrons discounts, bargains, giveaways, movie-screenings, food & drink specials, and live music.

Just like it sounds…the First Thursday of every month… This Thursday, September 2, 5:00-9:00pm.

Visit your local downtown businesses-all open until 9pm.

This time, there will be over 40 local businesses participating!!!

September 2, 2010 First Thursdays Downtown Hermosa Beach Details

SHOP: Retail

    •  Abe's Liquor:From 6-9pm get a 10% discount on any purchase over $25! •  Beachy Keen Bay: all swimwear---buy 1 set and get 1 free! First Thursdays •  Blue Rose: Deals to be had throughout the store. •  Buzzer Beater Sports: 15% off all NFL items from 5-9pm. •  Curious: Make sure to stop by curious.. for your chance to win a Vintage Murray bike. Make any purchase between 5 & 9 and your name goes in the drawing. We will pick the winer at 9pm if you want to stick around for the drawing. Our "No Sidewalk" sale is everything that I made at 25% off. That includes bookshelves, mirrors, re-purposed vintage pieces and wooden boxes. Stop in for drinks and fun. •  Greeko’s Sandals: Free rolling papers (18t) and free box of incense with any purchase from 5-9pm! •  Gum Tree: Big End of Summer Sale! 50% off all sale items. Live music, complimentary sangria, and $15 all you can eat Aussie BBQ on our front patio! •  Michelle’s: 20% off all regular priced items! •  NU Shuz: All Shoes $20, ALWAYs, complimentary wine too! •  Papillon: 15% off and complimentary champagne! •  Re:Style: 20% off Storewide from 5-9pm! •  Seymour Jewelers: Complimentary in-house refreshments at Seymour Jewelers, the "hidden jewel" of the South Bay. Special evening discounts through the store such as 35% off selected Tag Heur's new watch collection. Also 25% off on our special in-house colored gemstone jewelry in a great new range of summer colors and styles. •  Sol Baby: Summer’s not over yet blowout sale! A special Coolies Trunk Show with all sizes and styles of their rash guards and swimwear – baby to kids size 12 -- at 25%+ off ! Enter our drawing to win a rash guard of your choice. As always, refreshments will be served. •  Spyder Surf: Anybody wearing a Spyder Hat, T or Sweatshirt will get special discount pricing on any purchase! Complimentary desserts and beverages to go along with all kinds of cool Gift With Purchase specials too. Don’t forget--- We're the official retailer for all the Concerts on the Beach Apparel. We've got Men's, Women's and Kid's Hermosa Beach Concert Series Tees, Tanks and Sweatshirts for sale in the store and on the sand during the concerts! •  Stars Antiques: Celebrating First Thursday - NO Sales Tax from 6-9pm. •  Turquoise: Special Discounts throughout the store. •  Wash and Surf Coin Laundry: 50-cents off all Large Capacity Commercial Washers starting at 5PM. Drop a load & visit our friends up & down Pier Ave! Stop by to see our collection of Historic Hermosa Beach photography! •  Yak and Yeti: Mini massages, mini tarot card readings and complimentary snacks and drinks!



EAT: Food, Drink, & Desserts

    •   Ashley’s Deli: $1.00 off any sandwich *excluding breakfast •   Baja Sharkeez: Featuring $4.75 Mojitos and $5 vodka redbulls from 5-9pm! •   Fritto Misto: Robert is offering Red or White Wine Flights! Five 2 ounce pours plus a cold appetizer plate for $10.Stop in and see what he is pouring.  Froyo Life: Buy 1 get 2nd ½ off! •  Gum Tree: Live music, complimentary Sangria and $15 all you can eat Aussie BBQ on our front patio! Huge End of Summer Sale in the shop too, 50% off all sale merchandise. •  Hibachi: Our signature cocktails, the Mai Tai, Navy Grog and Margaritas for only $5.00! Our Chicken Teriyaki for $9.95, aloha cheeseburger for $7.95 and the Mahi Mahi for $12.95. •  Mediterraneo:  Happy hour from 5-7pm and 1/2 price on house wine until 9pm. •  Ocean Bar & Union Cattle Company:  Live music from 7-9 and Martini Specials in the Ocean Bar. •  Paciugo Gelato Caffe: : KIDS EAT FREE for First Thursdays! Purchase an adult gelato cup/cone and get up to three (3) Bambino Cups for the kids. The kids don't have to be your own kids, just as long as they are kids 12 years and younger. So, make it a gelato play date with the kids, family and friends. •  Patrick Molloy’s: Happy Hour 3-8pm includes half off any drink. Appetizer Specials from $3 to $6. •  Planet Earth Eco Café: Community Musicians, Amazing intuitive numerologist and Henna Tattoo art. Organic coffee and dessert bar and Earthsong living cuisine raw food kitchen will be open for dinner too! •  Sangria $10 dinners! (Prime Rib, Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Marsala and others) on menus at each seat. Plus half-off happy hour till 7:30.Half off all drafts,house wine and Sangria. •  Silvio’s Brazilian BBQ: $2 BBQ Chicken Sliders and $3 Strand Brewing Company drafts! •  Union Cattle Company and Ocean Bar: live music from 7-9 and Martini Specials in the Ocean Bar. • Zane's: $5.00 glass of wines and $7.00 martini's and appetizers from $5.00 -$7.00 between 5-9pm!

PLAY: Art Galleries, Fitness, Salons & Others

Art Galleries:

    •   Bo Bridges Photography: 6pm Laird Hamilton movie premier to be followed by Mk and the gentlemen performing live from 8 pm to 9 pm .
Salons and Spas:

    •   Massage Envy Spa: - $49 50-minute massage, $59 50-minute Murad signature facials (4 different choices of facials), 5% off spa memberships, Gift certificate specials (normally a member benefit) •  Mani Pedi Cutie: Open for Appointments till 9pm and we’re hosting a Wine Tasting Event with Heather Osborne of Chateaux Direct. Pouring Comte de Noblens Brut - Sparkling Wine, Magness Chardonnay - Napa Valley, Chime Pinot Noir - Sonoma Coast, Cara Mia Pinot Grigio from 5-8pm. •  Pure Skin Institute: Book a Thermage lazer treatment that night, and you will receive $200 off the treatment! •  Mark of Excellence: Complimentary Bang Trims for the Women and Complimentary Neck Trims for the Men. Gift bag giveaway to the first 40 people through the door with sample products and a great promotion!
Fitness and Health:

    •   Kathleen Lowry Acupuncture: Stop by to see Kathleen and ask any acupuncture questions you may have, she’s been practicing for over 20 years! •  White House Pilates: Come check out a Pilates demonstration and get $25 off your first package!
    All info from SBE

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Its almost Friday...

Thursday


ALL NIGHT Happy Hour from 4:00 p.m. – closing! @ Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club

$5 Signature Drink Specials, $5 Appetizers, 5 days a week! Available exclusively in BALEEN lounge.

Chef’s Summer Tasting Menu
Enjoy Chef Robert’s seasonal tasting 4-course dinner menu for $32.00. The dinner menu includes an appetizer, salad, entré
260 Portofino Way  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 379-8481

1/2 Price Happy Hour @ LA Food Show Restaurant

From 4:30-6:30 p.m, 1/2 off appetizers and drinks!
3212 N Sepulveda Blvd.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 546-5575

$8 off your Entree! @ Café Boogaloo

Supper's are nearly half price with this deal!

Café Boogaloo

1238 Hermosa Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 318-2324

1/2 Price Happy Hour @ Banzai Beach Sushi & Teppan Grill

Sushi and Drinks are 1/2 off from 5-7 p.m.!
934 Hermosa Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 937-9750

Happy Hour @ Mucho Ultima Mexicana

$5 appetizers, draft beer, bottled beer, house wines and Mucho Margaritas from 5 to 7 p.m. Available in the bar and lounge.
903 Manhattan Ave.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 374-4422

Thursday Night Martini Club @ Zinc Lounge

Join us every Thursday in the Zinc
Lounge for Martini Club Night

Each Thursday Zinc will feature a
new and innovative $6 Martini

Check out the latest in libations
accompanied by the latest in music
from our live DJ

7-11 pm
1221 N Valley Drive  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 406-6801

Thirsty Thursdays @ The Shore Restaurant & Lounge

$3 all beers, $4 all wells and house wines, $6 martinis, 1/2 price selected appetizers and entrees from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
1320 Hermosa Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 376-0414

Thirsty Thursdays @ Bottle Inn Ristorante

An informal, casual wine tasting of 6 to 12 wines or more with artesian cheeses, grapes and home-made breads and crackers for only $10 all inclusive per person from 6 to 7 p.m. If you stay for dinner, a $10 discount will be given towards your dinner.

Bottle Inn Ristorante

26- 22nd St.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 376-9595

Acoustic Thursdays @ Shark's Cove MB

Buy 1 Pizza and get the 2nd one 1/2 Off! After the Live MUSIC starts it $3 drafts beers ALL NIGHT LONG and 2-4-1 180 Bombs!!
309 Manhattan Beach Blvd.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 545-2683

Happy Hour 3-7 PM @ Maison Riz

$2 off beer, $3 off any wine by the glass, $5 well drinks, $5 house sake

Maison Riz

112 Fishermans Wharf  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 379-1300

Thursday Night Martini Club @ Shade Hotel

Join us every Thursday in the Zinc
Lounge for Martini Club Night

Each Thursday Zinc will feature a
new and innovative $6 Martini

Check out the latest in libations
accompanied by the latest in music
from our live DJ

7-11 pm
1221 N. Valley Dr.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 546-4995

Rodeo Thursdays! @ Union Cattle Company

Bull Riding + College Night! Girls & Guys' divisions with $100 of bar tabs given away each week! Brown Bag Pabst Blue Ribbon and tons of drinks specials...every Thursday @ 10 p.m.

Union Cattle Company

1301 Manhattan Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 798-8227

Happy Hour @ Shark's Cove HB

3:00-7:00 p.m.
$3 wells, house wine and draft beers! Plus $0.30 wings!
1220 Hermosa Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |    (310) 798-3932

Happy Hour @ The Lighthouse

$4 Double Cocktails $3 24oz Domestics 1/2 Price Appetizers, 5pm-8pm

The Lighthouse

30 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 376-9833

Comedy Thursdays @ Kilkenny's

Starts at 9:00 p.m.- $10 pitchers!
Happy Hour! 3-7 p.m. 1/2 off appetizers + $3 wells and wine...

Kilkenny's

100 H Fisherman's Wharf   |   Redondo Beach   |   310-303-3880

Happy Hour @ Mediterraneo

5:00-7:00 p.m.: 2-for-1 tapas, $3 drafts and $3 wine.
73 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 318-2666

Happy Hour @ Islands

Enjoy Happy Hour with half-price appetizers and drink specials in the bar area Monday through Friday, 4 - 7pm.
3200 North Sepulveda Blvd.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 546-4456

Mojito Madness @ Mickey Finnz

$5 Mojiitos from 5-close. Live Music from 9:30- close!!
Happy Hour! 4:00- 7:00 p.m. $2 Bud Light drafts.
1710 S Catalina Ave   |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 316-2534

Karaoke Night! @ Lido di Manhattan Ristorante and Bar

Join us every thursday from 10pm till 2am for Rock Star Karaoke!! Jay Stevens hosts one of the best Karaoke sessions in the south bay. $5 dollar Jager Bombs all night!!

Lido di Manhattan Ristorante and Bar

1550 Rosecrans Ave.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 536-0730

KIDS eat free @ Hennessey's

Kids eat breakfast*lunch*dinner free!
12 and under with any purchase of any full price entree

8 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |    (310) 372-5759

New Happy Hour @ Beaches

5-9 p.m. $2.50 Bud Light, $3.50 wells, and much more....
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 545-2523

Happy Hour @ Hennessey's Tavern

mon - fri / 4-7pm
Caborita $5, Mojito's $5, Beer Bash
13 Manhattan Beach Blvd.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 546-4813

Happy hour 5-7 @ Hudson House

$2.50 draft beer, $4 wells and wine, $3 appetizers....
514 N. PCH  |   Redondo Beach   |   (310) 798-9183

Watermans @ Waterman's

Industry night! Come party with your local surf boys!
1/2 off all drinks 3-7pm
Check out our website for live music listing.
watermanshb.com
22 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |    (310) 372-4462

Happy Hour @ Blue 32

4-8 p.m. 50% off!
1332 Hermosa Ave.   |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 376-2600

Reggae Night @ Saint Rocke @ Saint Rocke

Drink specials
2$ tacos
live reggae music and surf films

Saint Rocke

142 Pacific Coast Hwy  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 372-0035

Thirsty Thursdays @ Patrick Molloy's

$3 draft beers. $4 wells and $5 martinis as well as live DJ from 10 to close!
Happy Hour! 3:00-8:00 2-for-1 drinks.

Patrick Molloy's

50-A Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |   (310) 798-9762

Thursday's Burritos & Mojitos @ Baja Sharkeez

Join us for specials on our delicious burritos and best mixed mojitos! Specials run all day from open to close.
3801 Highland Ave.  |   Manhattan Beach   |   (310) 545-6563

Burritos & Mojitos @ Baja Sharkeez Hermosa Beach

From 11 a.m.- close, burritos are on special as well as $4.75 Mojitos!

Baja Sharkeez Hermosa Beach

52 Pier Ave.  |   Hermosa Beach   |    (310) 318-0004
All info from South Bay Events

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Doggie Talk


Dog Parks (to tire him out):

Redondo Beach Dog Park - located on the corner of Flagler Lane & 190th in Redondo Beach

Manhattan Beach Dog Runs - Live Oak Park, 1901 Valley Drive and Marine Park, 1625 Marine Avenue.

El Segundo Dog Park - East Imperial Ave at McCarthy Ct & Sheldon St

Palos Verdes Dog Beach (non-official) - on the beach below Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes; 1 Ocean Trails Drive


























Favorite Spots to get her clean:

 










Shear Heaven for Pets
1012 Aviation Blvd
Hermosa Beach
310.379.1700


Doggy Day Care (keep him socialized):
El Segundo

Manhattan Beach

El Segundo


Outdoor Restaurants (since we don't live in Europe):

Martha's 22nd Street Grill -25 22nd St, Hermosa Beach
Good Stuff -1286 The Strand, Hermosa Beach
Hennessey's -8 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach
Hennessey's -313 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach
Johnny Rockets -1550 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach
Local Yolk -3414 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach
Uncle Bill's Pancake House -1305 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach
Rive Gauche -320 Tejon Place, Palos Verdes
Meditterraneo - 73 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach
Sangria - 68 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
Shade Hotel (dogs are allowed on the porch!) - 1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach
Petro's - 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Nelson's - 6610 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes
Le Pain Quotidien - 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, suite A132, Manhattan Beach
Petit Casino-1767 South Elena Avenue., Redondo Beach
Zazou-4810 South Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach
Lazy Dog Cafe -3525 W. Carson St., Torrance (Below the Del Amo AMC Theaters)


Dog Trainer/Behavioral Specialist (so she doesn't sit on your furniture):

Danielle Haffner (will drive to you)




Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Fridays Farmers Markets




































 On Fridays I like to go to the Hermosa Beach farmers Market.  Its my favorite.  Because its on Friday, everyone is in a good mood.  They have a great selection of fruits and veggie vendors and my favorite prepared food; Dave's Gourmet Korean.  They have the most unbelievable tempeh, which I normally hate but this stuff is hard to keep in the fridge.  It disappears within a day or two.  This week I got some corn, a bag of blue lake green beans, a perfectly ripe cantaloupe, nectarines, tomatoes and some roses for my troubles.  I love to support local farms and business and whats could be better than ripe tomatoes in the midst of this cold summer?

Monday, August 16, 2010

United We Stand

United Taxi So. Bay
South Bay
South Bay, CA 90254
(310) 414-0411
Any airport from South Bay Reservations accepted. All passengers ride for the price of 1. To redeem coupon, simply print this out and take it to the Easy Reader advertiser.
10% OFF RIDE TO THE AIRPORT
 

For All You Equinoxers

The Shop at Equinox carries great stuff.  Lulu Lemon, Nike, Kheil's and I've also seen reps showing off their cute bathing suit and clothing lines almost every week.  Get in there if your a member and if not, ask one of your rich member friends if you can come as their guest one day.  They need support on the Stairmaster.

Girl's Nights are a Gas



Gasser is pretty raging.  I've been a few times and I'm mostly impressed with the remodel.  Actually that's not entirely true because I've never actually seen the inside of Rebo's (pre-Gasser bar) but I've heard the stories, and I guess they make Gasser look like the Bellagio.  I'm a big fan of supporting neighborhood haunts when I can and I have to say we were excited when Gasser opened up.  I'm intrigued by the vintage car parked in the driveway with Gasser painted on its side, the devilish biker/boudoir decor and the random Johnny Cash shrine.  They also serve Natty light by the can.  Brilliant.  Check it out if you need a break from your dinner at Sashi, drinks at Shade routine. 
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Gasser Lounge
1500 Aviation Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
BUY ONE WELL DRINK OR BEER AND GET THE 2ND FOR $1. To redeem coupon, simply print this out and take it to the Easy Reader advertiser. Expires 08/31/10.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Cafe Pierre


Last night we went out to dinner with some friends.  It started out as 4 of us and then moved to 5 then a reservation for 8.  'Cause that's just how Tasha is.  The more the merrier.  We had a really enjoyable meal and a ball of a time.  We went through 4 bottles of cab and various cocktails.  I was impressed with the range of the cocktail choices mostly.  I didn't hear a lot of "chopin and sodas" but more Moscow Mules, Pimm's cups and this rad martini with rum, champagne, lime and french mint.  I was impressed and my respect for Cafe Pierre has been building by the minute.  Cafe Pierre has been around as long as I have lived here (10 years) and you always see restaurants go through some changes, up and down in their quality.  I don't know what they're doing lately, but the menu is exciting and daring for our little beach town (tripe, pig's feet..) and food backs it up.  



I started out with the escargots and arugula with grana padana cheese, baby heirloom tomatoes and lemon and olive oil - perfect start.   The escargots came two ways - traditional, in the little dish holding each individual with tons of butter and garlic, or in a little ramekin with what they call a garlic flan and ever-so-slightly wilted frisee. We nibbled at the grilled octopus salad with fennel and had a nice taste of the boys' pork belly - it was sublime.  I shared the double thick pork chop with my friend and a side of shoestring french fries.  They really tasted of deep fryer remnants - I like that.  Can't speak for anyone else.

Pork Chop with Onion Compote - puhleez
Parpadelle with Wild Boar Ragu - just stop it
Calamari alla Siciliana

CAFÉ PIERRE MENU – STARTERS
Escargots. Garlic flan, parsley 12. Foie Gras Duo. Pear compote, mini brioche 23. Ahi Tuna Tartare. 14. Grilled Octopus. Fava beans, mint, watercress, shaved fennel 13. Hamachi Crudo. Melon, tarragon, spicy lemon dressing 15. House-cured Tasmanian Trout. Lemon, serrano, honey mustard 13. Brandade Provencale. Salt cod and potato puree, toasted bread crumbs, olive oil 12. Calamari alla Siciliana. Israeli couscous, tomato broth 13. Frisee Salad. Fiscalini Farmstead cheddar, soft poached egg, pancetta 12. Roasted Red and Yellow Beets. Capriole goat cheese, pickled onions 11. Wild Arugula. Lemon vinaigrette, tear drop tomatoes, aged grana padano 12. Romaine Heart. Anchoiade brioche toast, caesar dressing 10. Tripe Toscana. Tomatoes, parmesan 12. Crisp Pork Belly. Mache and carrot salad 12. Roasted Marrow Bone. Pickled radish, red wine onion compote. 11. Provencale Fish Soup. Gruyere toast 14. FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEE. 13.
 
MAIN
Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Pangrattato. Garlic, oil, toasted breadcrumbs 15. Wild Boar Ragu. Papardelle, portobello mushrooms 22. Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioloni. Basil sauce 18. Loup de Mer. Oven dried tomatoes, herbs, Pee Wee marble potatoes 28. Tai Snapper. Green tomato compote, saffron jus 27.
Barramundi. Lady peas, watercress, prosciutto and basil jus 27. California White Bass. Fennel, spinach, jewel tomato 26. Moules Frites. Sauce poulette 20. Roasted Jidori Chicken. Baby artichokes fricassee, scallions, sweet garlic jus 23. Veal Sweetbreads. Roasted carrots, parmesan jus 28.
Veal Breast. Shelling beans, arugula, jalapeno veal jus 24. 70-hours Beef Short Ribs. Cipollini onions, swisschard, large fries, red wine sauce 28. Steak au Poivre. Cognac flamed filet 32. Cote de Boeuf. Braised potatoes, spinach and bone marrow (for 2) 60.
Braised Rabbit. House-made gnocchi, wild mushrooms 28. VEGETABLES
Panisses Provencale. Chickpea fries 5. Double-cooked Pommes Frites 7. Caramelized Cauliflower 7. Haricots Verts. Crème fraiche 7. Sauteed Mushrooms. Shallot and herbs 9.
 
PRIX FIXE - SAMPLE MENU
FIRST
Blue Lake Beans Salad. Shaved fennel, chive, lemon dressing
Summer Heirloom Tomato Salad. Brentwood corn, wild arugula, shallot vinaigrette
SECOND
Tasmanian Trout. Roasted peppers, eggplant, basil
Slow Cooked Pork Belly. Roasted carrots, herbs and jalapeño sauce
Sauteed Beef Tenderloin Tips. Braised shitake, ginger, scallions, snow peas
FINALE
Roasted Rieger Peach in Phyllo. Persian mint, butterscotch sauce
$35 Prix Fixe
 
MARKET INSPIRED - SAMPLE MENU First
Shelling Beans Fricasse 7. Brussels Sprouts 6. Cavolo Nero with Lardons 7.
Potato Gnocchi, lobster mushrooms and hen of the wood 14. SECOND
Sauteed Skate Wing, Cippollini onions, roasted peppers, ginger jus with parsley 27. Risotto Del Bosco, beef Bolognese, Portobello mushrooms 25.
Tenderloin Tips, roasted Pee Wee marble potatoes, Roquefort and confit shallots 26.
 
Executive Chef/Owner, Guy Gabriele Chef de Cuisine, Remi Lauvand

 I ask you, what is better than a delicious meal that's eaten locally with good friends (and wine)?  Simple pleasures...