The great outdoors, with table service – Notes from the first weekend of dining al fresco
Petros Benekos of Petros Restaurant in Manhattan Beach looked a bit weary toward the end of the dinner rush on Friday, but he was also exhilarated because the restaurant had a nearly full outdoor patio. As he is well known for chatting with his customers and making them feel at home, I knew he would […]
Drive on up: a rooftop film festival comes to Manhattan Beach
Movies in Manhattan A new, drive-in film festival will take place on the rooftop level of the Manhattan Village parking structure by Bondo Wyszpolski Over the years, Manhattan Beach has hosted numerous artistic events, and sometimes there’s one the likes of which we haven’t seen. The Florana International Film Festival is a case in point. […]
No. 1 Ladies South Bay Open Water Swim Club members are old enough to know better
by Judy Shane Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, surf permitting, the No. 1 Ladies’ South Bay Open Water Swim Club swims a mile in the ocean, off of Torrance Beach. Two of the club’s are over 60. The other two are over 75. “Our name has more words than members,” quipped Judy Shane, who […]
Beach Wheels: BMW M440i xDrive is a sports coupe that does it all
By Jeff Mitchell OK, so let’s just cut to the chase. Among the many car reviewers who have test-driven the 2021 BMW M440i, the consensus is that the car’s extra-large twin-kidney-shaped grill is just too big. I, however, do not share that opinion. In fact, I kind of like this new sport coupe’s distinctive […]
Instagram: More Followers Equals Instant Success
The reason why people prefer Instagram (IG) over other apps is because of its user-friendly interface plus, IG, unlike other apps, is very safe to use. The primary concern for every single person on social media nowadays is their privacy and because of this very reason, a majority of people like IG. People mostly post […]
What are Market Makers in Stock Trading?
Have you ever seen an article about the stock exchange and found yourself wondering what everyone was talking about? This industry can be pretty complicated sometimes, often using various complex terms to refer to strategies, methodologies, and other things. Before you start learning about things like short selling stocks or paper trading, you need to […]
“La Llorona” – Weep no more [MOVIE REVIEW]
“La Llorona,” Guatemala’s award-winning film is the second this year, after “The Art of Political Murder”, to tackle the difficult subject of war crimes during the civil war that began in 1960 and ended (in a manner of speaking) in 1996. Here the subject is a war criminal; an aging General who is defiant, arrogant, […]
Seanset: Redondo Beach grieves Sean Denhart
by Rachel Reeves There’s a #9 on the pitcher’s mound at Seahawk Stadium. It’s a salute to Sean Denhart, a proud Redondo local who spent some of his most treasured moments there, on that diamond. He died suddenly of heart failure on Dec. 30, two months after the Dodgers won the World Series. He was […]
General tips on how to choose online bitcoin slots
First, let us admit the fact you have many chances to earn real money while gambling online slots. However, you should be attentive to details while choosing a reliable online casino that has a license and a good reputation. Moreover, you should pay attention to such factors as RTP when choosing a slot to try […]
“M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity” – More Isn’t Enough [MOVIE REVIEW]
M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity,” the exquisite new documentary about one of the most inventive graphic artists of all times, beautifully captures why he has been and continues to be revered. Directed by Robin Lutz, it follows a playbook created by Escher himself when he stated, “I fear that there is only one person in […]