February-March 2012

February-March 2012

Features

No Place  Like Home

No Place Like Home

When Cindy Valeriano decided to renovate her home of 30 years, she looked no further than their own backyard for a qualified interior designer.

Beyond Bourbon Street

Beyond Bourbon Street

More than six years after the storm, New Orleans proves you can’t keep an old girl down. We take the road less traveled and explore a city with a reputation for more than all that jazz.

The Real Mad Men and Women of the South Bay

The Real Mad Men and Women of the South Bay

Madison Avenue was long considered the center of the advertising universe, especially in the 1960s. But as that nostalgic decade drew to a close, a new breed of creative execs were making their...

12 Reasons To Love LA

12 Reasons To Love LA

Our New Year’s resolution? Get out, get inspired and get to know this epic metropolis we call home. Sure, it’s easy to get caught up in our little South Bay bubble, but even we can’t resist...

Rich Man, Pour Man

Rich Man, Pour Man

Meet the bartenders of the South Bay. Whether a shiny, new hot spot or a classic watering hole, it’s the man behind the bar who makes it memorable. grab a stool and raise a glass to these FIVE...

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Local Talent

Pete Hammond

Pete Hammond

Film Critic. Collector. Historian. Fan.

Wang Bo

Wang Bo

Zen Buddhist Monk. Teacher. Kung Fu Master.

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Style File

Hang In There

Hang In There

Can’t wait for those long days of sunlight? These brilliant pendant light fixtures are sure to brighten any neglected nook.

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Chic Boutique

Love in Season

Love in Season

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Rolling Hills Flower Mart in Redondo Beach has everything in bloom … and much more.

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As You Were

Bruce’s Beach

Bruce’s Beach

Years after an unsettling period in Manhattan Beach history, an unassuming park overlooking the ocean becomes a place of respite, reflection and forgiveness.

Brushstroke of Genius

Brushstroke of Genius

Local residents and friends Jane Centofante and Gloria Judson recently published a beautiful book of watercolor paintings that capture iconic scenes throughout Manhattan Beach. Perfectly timed for...

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The Arts

Natural Talent

Natural Talent

Artist Marjorie Stafford blends her interior design instincts with a love of the sea when creating her wonderful, one-of-a-kind home accessories.

Mod Mex

Mod Mex

Palmilla Cocina y Tequila 39 Pier Ave in Hermosa Beach 310-374-4440, palmillarestaurant.com

Sweet Endings

Sweet Endings

Skip the candy and head straight to the heart of the matter. These delicious wines satisfy your sweet tooth and set the mood for Valentine’s Day. From delicate bubblies to luscious, late-harvest...

Counter  Culture

Counter Culture

It’s official. The so-called “third wave” of coffee culture has finally crested in Los Angeles. Maxwell House, Folgers and Sanka at home and the beloved bottomless brew from Original Pantry...

Ready … Set … 2012

Ready … Set … 2012

Three Tips for Getting in Shape in the New Year South Bay native Nik Herold, owner and head fitness coach at Ambition Fitness in Rancho Palos Verdes, shares his no-frills list of ways to reach...

Seeing Red

Seeing Red

Treasures Interior Design in Manhattan Beach

Fighting Irish

Fighting Irish

Set your smiling eyes (and ears) on these cultural contributions with a nod to our friends over on the Emerald Isle, as curated by two South Bay lads and one literary lass.

555

555

Morgan’s Jewelers held an exclusive soiree, complete with gourmet food, elegant wine and exquisite jewelry. Proceeds benefited Torrance Memorial Hospital. Wine generously provided by Estrella...

Spirit Of The Season

Spirit Of The Season

Southbay magazine celebrated in true holiday spirit at the annual holiday party, held this year at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, with holiday tunes by the Dueling Pianos and festive eggnog...

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Weekender

Beyond Bourbon Street

Beyond Bourbon Street

More than six years after the storm, New Orleans proves you can’t keep an old girl down. We take the road less traveled and explore a city with a reputation for more than all that jazz.

12 Reasons To Love LA

12 Reasons To Love LA

Our New Year’s resolution? Get out, get inspired and get to know this epic metropolis we call home. Sure, it’s easy to get caught up in our little South Bay bubble, but even we can’t resist...

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