A Taste of Manhattan Beach Food & Wine

The third annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine event held September 25 and 26, 2026, at the Westdrift Hotel brought together an impressive lineup of celebrated chefs, inventive dishes and crave-worthy cocktails, wine and beer for a weekend of culinary indulgence. With so many tempting offerings, narrowing down my favorites was not easy. A handful of memorable bites and sips stood out: Chef Joel Hammond … Continue reading A Taste of Manhattan Beach Food & Wine

Pam SuchmanOctober 23, 2026Leave a comment

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Get to know LA through its Food Festivals

There are no shortage of food festivals in Los Angeles and although costs to attend seem to have skyrocketed since the pandemic, these culinary events are a fun way to spend a day or evening mingling over exciting bites. Many festivals in LA often tout famous chefs who hand out their own dishes at these popular extravaganzas. Add in unlimited drinks, giveaways, and the chance … Continue reading Get to know LA through its Food Festivals

Melissa CurtinOctober 13, 2024October 13, 2024Leave a comment

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Hawthorne’s Resurrection

Los Angeles has become noticeably more populated and, as things go, rents and purchase prices continue to rapidly go up. As a result, the urban gentrification ripple has widened it circle. As a realtor, it’s my job to know what’s happening, at what price point, where. As a working mother in real estate, I’m not always able to jump on a plane to an exotic … Continue reading Hawthorne’s Resurrection