WHY Inventive, flavorful, beach-friendly Cal-Asian fusion cooking is served in a ten-table bo’te closely overseen by the friendly owner/chef, who doubles as sommelier and keeps a close watch over the dining room. Great happy-hour menu at the tiny bar. WHAT Lately this nachos-friendly beach neighborhood is drawing a more food-serious crowd with wine bars and [...]
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WHY Superb lunchtime sushi bento boxes ($12.95) and excellent happy-hour deals. WHAT A pleasant and modest sushi bar, Katsu bears no relation to the über-trendy Katsu-ya chain. Very good, reasonably priced sashimi, sushi, spicy tuna and tempura are served in a modest lime-green dining room just a roll’s throw from the ocean. WHO Locals who [...]
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WHY The coffee’s so-so, but the pancakes, omelets and potato dishes are all very good, and the vibe is Manhattan Beach happy. You’re at the beach, you’re eating banana pancakes, the weather’s good… what’s not to be happy about? WHAT As you can guess from the name, breakfast is the name of the game at [...]
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