Palate Archive

About Face

Adios, Mucho. Hello, Circa! Manhattan Beach welcomes a cool new eatery and an exciting new chef.

Written by Bonnie Graves

Now You’re Cooking

In the kitchen with Manhattan Beach’s gluten-free gurus: the Curry Girls.

Written by Katrina Zawojski Photographed by Lauren Pressey

Dough Boy

Paul Hibler shows off his passion for pizza at the new Pitfire in Manhattan Beach.

Written by Bonnie Graves Photographed by Jeff Berting

The Spud Diaries

Around the world and throughout history, the stubborn tuber has held its own, inviting both ridicule and praise. It inspired “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” the Gershwins’ 1937 hit song (“You like po-tato, and I like po-tahto.”) It even indirectly shamed Vice President Dan Quayle in 1992, who infamously corrected sixth-grader William Figueroa’s accurate blackboard spelling of potato. No “e” at the end, Dan.

Sip & Shop

There’s “a lot” to love about Manhattan Beach wine bar and retailer Barsha.

Written by Bonnie Graves

Beach Bites

3 Casual coastal eateries, both old and new, that should top your summer lunch list.

Written by Bonnie Graves

Bed & Breakfast Meets Wine & Dine

We’re on the road this summer and in the mood for more than a bed, coffee and Danish.

Written by Bonnie Graves

Local Flavor

South Bay culinary wizards offer their favorite holiday fare for a memorable and merry meal.

California Dreamin’

Finding time to travel to all of California’s great wine-producing regions is something even local residents cannot always manage. This holiday season, we’ve picked six favorites from a recent statewide tasting that highlight our diversity of grape and place. From Lake to Livermore, from Sonoma to Santa Lucia—take a virtual California road trip as you taste your way across varying vintage varietals.

Written by Bonnie Graves Photographed by Michael Neveux

What’s in Your Fridge?

We go where only few have gone before: inside South Bay home refrigerators. Three locals with three different lifestyles … let’s see how their contents measure up.

Edited by Darren Elms