All Places in Manhattan Beach

“This place stinks” is the motto for the new cheese shop in downtown Manhattan Beach, Andrew’s Cheese Shop. They offer much more than just cheese, take a look and discover. Andrew’s Chees Shop 1141 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, Ca. 90266 424-390-4345

You’ve had one (or maybe two) of their margaritas right?? Pancho’s owner E. Abbott Lawrence and his family took ownership in May 1976 and have been a South Bay “must try” ever since. With its expansive, authentic Mexican menu and delicious hand-made margaritas, Pancho’s quickly became a South Bay landmark. Read more [...]

Taking over where Four Daughter left off is the Cafe Wild restaurant and our feature for this episode of our Two Minute Review. Host Steve Napolitano discusses the new menu, atmosphere and more with partners in life and business Erin and Phil Shipley. This video was produced by Civic Couch Read more [...]

If you’ve ever walked around Manhattan Beach’s North End, you’ve probably seen this little storefront just west of El Tarasco–well now we give you a reason to stop on in–Ripe Choice Catering has seasonally sourced sandwiches, soups and salads to go, and an award winning catering business for small or Read more [...]

Zinc Restaurant in the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach Have you tried their VIP family dinners? The Zinc Restaurant is made in the Shade, hotel that is, in Manhattan Beach. Host Steve Napolitano discusses their menu, specialty drinks and more with Zinc’s executive chef Greg Hozinsky. Thanks to Manhattan Beach Read more [...]

Since the day they first opened, Mama D’s in Manhattan Beach has always made customer experience their #1 priority, from starting a trend of passing out free bread to people waiting for a table, to having crayons and coloring books for the kids, to providing great, affordable, homestyle Italian dishes Read more [...]

Old timers in Manhattan Beach shed tears when Hibachi went away but in it’s place rose Rock N Fish which is becoming it’s own icon. Steve sits down with Rock N Fish owner Michael Zislis to learn what makes Rock N Fish so special. Thanks to our sponsor Manhattan Beach Read more [...]

Do you have a Kettle memory?  We bring you another icon institution in the South Bay, The Kettle Restaurant in Manhattan Beach. The Kettle Restaurant has been serving their homestyle dishes in Manhattan Beach since 1973! This video was produced by Civic Couch with the support of Manhattan Beach Toyota. 

File this one under institutions and icons because in this episode we visit Sloopy’s Beach Cafe in Manhattan Beach and yes, we even try the sushi burrito. As always, thanks to Manhattan Beach Toyota for making these videos possible. Additional thanks to Mark Lipps and the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Read more [...]

“Barsha Barsha Barsha” – Jan Brady would be envious of this place. In this Two Minute Review we swing by the husband and wife owned Barsha Wines in Manhattan Beach as they and their family sit down with Steve Napolitano to discuss their food, wine and ambiance. Video produced by Read more [...]