Tag Archive: south bay

The Minty’s Best 2015 Meals

    I’ve written around 260 posts on the site this year. Picking my favorite meals of the year is a little daunting. I don’t have a particular order but I have organized… Continue reading

Manhattan Beach: Steak at The Arthur J.

  I’ve been dying to go to The Arthur J. in Manhattan Beach since it opened earlier this year. I just don’t get down to the South Bay much. Still, knowing how much… Continue reading

San Jose: Dim Sum at Golden Palace

  While researching the best dim sum spots in the Bay Area, my cousin who lives in San Jose recommended Golden Palace. We traveled to San Jose to sample this fairly traditional Cantonese… Continue reading

Santa Clara: Christmas Dinner at Cooking Papa

I spent the winter holidays in Northern California. For Christmas dinner, we went the “traditional” route and had Chinese food. After a quick consultation with my cousin, we decided on Cooking Papa in… Continue reading

Hermosa Beach: Craft Beer at Abigaile

Walking into Abigaile in Hermosa Beach can be a bit disorienting. I remember when there was a mechanical bull in the center of the room back when it was Union Cattle Company (a… Continue reading

Torrance: Smog City Brewing Company

Following the disastrous Ramen Yokocho Festival and a quick bowl at Umenoya Ramen, we headed over to Smog City Brewing Company for beer. Torrance is rapidly becoming a haven for craft beer breweries.… Continue reading

Torrance: Jazz Brunch at 1321 Downtown

  On Sundays, 1321 Downtown Taproom and Bistro welcomes a jazz band to their brunch. We were invited and seated front and center in comfortable swiveling chairs. I love a show with a… Continue reading

Ramen Run to the South Bay

Last Saturday, the Noodles Partner and I went down to the South Bay for ramen. We were also joined by a friend. Although many were interested in this crawl, few could actually “stomach”… Continue reading

Ramen Run in Torrance

The Noodles Partner and I invite you to tag along as we go for our Ramen Run in Torrance. RSVP Via Facebook here. Saturday, May 22 starting at 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Shisen… Continue reading