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October 9, 2006 6

Coco Noche Chocolate and Wine (Manhattan Beach)

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I wanted to experience the indulgence that is the chocolate wine bar, so after a busy sleepless week, I treated myself there for…a bite. ^^;; English Tea Platter ($8): basil chicken with wonton skins, homemade pastry (very yummy!!!) & chocolate. Giddy nibbling~ I also got Chocolate Truffle Figs ($6), mildly sweet and almost got a […]

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September 6, 2006 4

Coco Noche Chocolate and Wine (Manhattan Beach)

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Late arrival at Manhattan Beach on a lazy Sunday morning, Jon and I found that our original destination Ocean View Cafe was closed for the day. Then our Plan B destination Uncle Bill Pancake also closed. After circling the blocks we surrendered to this newly open tapas/wine bar/chocolate place due to extreme hunger. They let […]

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August 14, 2006 2

Musha (Torrance)

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We wrote about the Santa Monica one long time ago, I finally tried the one at Torrance. My impression was not as good, it was overcrowded, the corner we sat at had no fan that my eyes were teary from the smoke. Grilled beef and cow tongue, delicious! Grilled Stingray, smells very good~ Stuffed Eggplant, […]

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July 31, 2006 2

The Local Yolk (Manhattan Beach)

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A local beach neighborhood breakfast diner with cute sunnyside up egg as logo, and kitschy beach theme interior. Jalapeño Hash, the jalapeño taste isn’t as strong (too much dough), but the crispy part is yum! 😀

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July 26, 2006 2

Avenue (Manhattan Beach)

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The global killer heat wave last weekend diminished any appetite I have. Even escaping to the beach is futile, the usually cool ocean breeze is just heat…:( This $$$ restaurant by the beach has Sunday Brunch, we sat outside unwittingly . I was sweating thru the entire meal… Arnold Palmer (Lemonade + tea) is exceptional, […]

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