October is National Pizza Month, and Mickey's Deli in Hermosa Beach is celebrating in gargantuan style. The Italian Deli is selling 20” pizza slices—yes, 20 inch slices, from October 1 – 31. The enormous pizza slices at Mickey’s Deli are more than four times the size of their average slices, and start at $9.99 with toppings an extra $1.50 each. The restaurant expects the new menu addition to draw great appeal from their loyalists within the Hermosa surf community and beyond. Mickey’s Deli has been family-owned and operated since its founding in 1953. Additional items include sandwiches, pasta, salad and calzone along with other Italian classics. Mickey’s Deli is located at 101 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach CA 90254. Find out more by visiting Mickey’s online.
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Captain Kidd’s has been a Redondo Beach staple for 40 years. What started as a local fish market by a fisherman family has evolved into a locally-renowned hotspot for fresh, sustainable seafood imported from across the world. While this may not be the classiest place for its price point, Captain Kidd’s will assure you an authentic dining experience with quality seafood as its focal point. Captain Kidd’s, as both a fish market and a restaurant, works in two ways. They have a standard restaurant menu that features your classic fish plates, fish tacos, fish ‘n’ chips, lobster rolls and the like. In addition, they allow guests to choose their meal from the fish market display on the other side of the counter, where Captain Kidd’s staff recommends and executes on the most fitting preparation method. The latter route allows you to venture outside the traditional menu and truly make your own meal from one of the finest seafood selections in the South Bay. The shrimp here are simply spectacular. Caught in Mexico’s Bay of Campeche and the size of lobster tails, these rare shrimp stay true to Captian Kidd’s claim as ‘simply the best.’ King Salmon from British Columbia are fileted in-house twice a day for maximum freshness. Six varietals of crab range from large to enormous, with several of those varietals also swimming in tanks on the other side of the market. The traditional menu is much more, well, traditional, with excellent shrimp and fish tacos, killer lobster bisque and meaty New England clam chowder. You may want to skip out on the lobster roll: While it does contain some hefty lobster chunks, the ‘lobster salad’ presentation and a dry bun leave much to be desired. The big setback here is the price point. As would be expected with excellent seafood, you’re paying close to fine-dining prices, but only to eat in a dive atmosphere with a view of the parking lot. The wine and draft beer list helps but not enough to make up for the ambiance. If atmosphere is what you’re after, you’re better off ordering a burger at a nearby gastropub, or of course taking your fresh seafood to-go. Captain Kidd’s is located at 209 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach CA 90277. Fish market open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily, restaurant open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Avg out-the-door price fresh seafood plate and 1 – 2 drinks is ~$40/person. For more information call (310) 372-7703 or visit Captain Kidd’s online. The Rockefeller is exactly what you’d expect to find in a beachside gastropub, making a pleasant addition to both Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. Intriguing spins on American comfort classics, a rustic feel with a beachy undertone, and a price point that reminds you it’s a special occasion without breaking the bank. From the plaid-clad friendly service staff to the fun list of beers both on tap and incorporated in the menu, The Rockefeller beckons for the energetic crowd that pours in through its doors. The Rockefeller’s largely classic American selections embrace touches from Italy, South of the Border and the Far East. The appetizer selections embody this trait more than anywhere else on the menu. The allagash queso, for instance, which has all the elements of the Tex-Mex favorite but goes a step further with added chorizo for a pleasantly smoky character. The truffle mac ‘n’ cheese is a heavenly, creamy compilation with bacon in tow. Add meatballs, flatbreads and ceviche to the mix and you still don’t have the full list of options available. Burgers are certainly the focal point here, and at that epicenter is the Rockefeller burger, the restaurant’s luxurious namesake with ‘wagyu’ beef, truffle bacon jam, taleggio and garlic aioli for a rich, hearty finish. The everyday diner can still relish in the basics, however, with the American prime burger being an excellent [and economic] option. The Rockefeller gets a slap on the wrist for charging extra for fries, but at least the fries come out in heaping portions meant for sharing. Sadly the rest of the menu doesn’t live up to the level set by apps and burgers. Tacos leave a lot to be desired in both flavor and portion size, as does the lobster stuffed avocado, which doesn’t contain enough seafood to be worthwhile. Dessert falls short, and while the beer list is robust, the housemade Rockefeller blonde doesn’t hold the character desired from a craft brew. Back to the upside, though, it’s nice to find a higher-end gastropub with entrees starting at $11. The Rockefeller has locations in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Hours vary, but each location is open for dinner Mon – Thurs and for brunch, lunch and dinner Fri – Sun. Average out-the-door price for split appetizer, entrée, split side and 1 – 2 drinks is ~$50/person. For more information visit The Rockefeller online. |
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