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		<title>The Strand House An Immediate Hit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s always difficult to generate buzz over the opening of a new restaurant, and people are naturally resistant to change. With the closing of a longtime bar and restaurant known as Beaches, many Manhattan Beach locals kept a wary eye on the prime location of the boarded-up eatery to see who would occupy it next. However, the reception of The Strand House by residents of the South Bay has been quick and warm. Situated on arguably the best beachside property in Los Angeles, The Strand House offers up amazing views with few obstructions. Perched almost on top of the Manhattan Beach Pier and with a clear view of the entire Santa Monica Bay, the location is undeniably ideal. The Strand (the world famous beachfront bike path) runs across the foot of the establishment, so people watching is unavoidable. If you can score a table along the coveted front window, it can be hard to focus on the interior of the restaurant with the distractions outside. Perched literally on top of the stretch of sand that is known as &#8220;The Birthplace of Beach Volleyball&#8221;, The Strand House is a popular spot for a sunset or evening drink after a day on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.southbayevents.com/2012/02/08/the-strand-house-an-immediate-hit/</link>
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		<title>LA Food Show Closing, Abigaile Set To Open</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For such a well-liked restaurant and meeting spot, surprisingly little uproar is being generated over the closing of L.A. Food Show in Manhattan Beach. The location in Manhattan Village has met its demise and will officially close its doors on February 4, following in the footsteps of its sister location in Beverly Hills. We&#8217;ll miss the spicy edamame and amazing grilled artichokes, and hopefully another quality restaurant takes its place. Union Cattle Company in Hermosa Beach is also closing this week, although the location will retain the same ownership and will be redesigned as a more upscale eatery. The new restaurant is called Abigaile, and will create more flow between the classy Ocean Bar upstairs and the main dining area downstairs. Instead of riding a mechanical bull and devouring a 22 oz. steak, you can sip a dirty martini and have a 1 oz. appetizer. Executive chef Max DiMare will be running the show at Abigaile. Some South Bay locals and long-time residents are a bit concerned with the relatively recent shift towards a chic style that resembles L.A. or Laguna Beach a bit too much. But, for every person unhappy with the recent gentrification of Hermosa Beach, 2 more [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.southbayevents.com/2012/02/04/la-food-show-closing-abigaile-set-to-open/</link>
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		<title>The Super Bowl In The South Bay</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As the big day gets closer, it&#8217;s time to plan where to watch the Super Bowl. Even if not you&#8217;re a fan of the Patriots or the Giants, you can&#8217;t miss the biggest sporting event of the year in the United States. With the evolution of Super Bowl parties over recent years, it&#8217;s no wonder the following Monday is the most-missed day by employees across the country. Obnoxious amounts of hot wings, chips and dip, burgers and lots of beer are consumed, and the South Bay probably takes down more than anywhere else. With a forecast of 75 degrees, Super Bowl Sunday 2012 is shaping up to be a raucous &#8220;summer&#8221; day in January in Los Angeles. Many people choose to go to house parties in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, but the local drinking establishments have come to realize that Super Bowl Sunday is a huge day for them as well. Many bars such as Baja Sharkeez and Sangria in Hermosa Beach, are gearing up for the football game in a big way. Sharkeez claims 60 flat-screen TVs (we think it&#8217;s more like 40) and Sangria will be hosting entertainment for hours before, during and after the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.southbayevents.com/2012/02/02/the-super-bowl-in-the-south-bay/</link>
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		<title>Sunset Cruise In Hermosa Beach</title>
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		<link>http://blog.southbayevents.com/2012/01/30/sunset-cruise-in-hermosa-beach/</link>
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		<title>Body Glove is a South Bay Tradition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Pacific Ocean is the lifeblood of the South Bay and is the main reason people visit or relocate here. Whether you like to surf, swim, scuba dive, sail or fish, the accessibility of the sea is what makes the Beach Cities so desirable over other areas. George Freeth brought surfing to the U.S. mainland via Redondo Beach way back in 1907, and the area has attracted surfers ever since. Besides surfing, there is a healthy diving community in Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes, with dive shops scattered around the area. Body Glove is an internationally-known brand that proudly calls the South Bay home. The local waterman community wouldn&#8217;t be where it is without the foresight of twin brothers Bill and Bob Meistrell, who established the company in 1953. Known best for inventing wetsuits, the brothers soon began to attract a huge following. What began as a small store evolved into a diving center to buy regulators, air tanks, snorkeling gear, masks and spearfishing equipment. The other half of the store houses surfboards, leashes, swimsuits, wax and much more for serious surfers. As the company has grown exponentially, Body Glove now sponsors local surfers Alex Gray, Holly Beck, Jamie O&#8217;Brien [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.southbayevents.com/2011/10/17/body-glove-is-a-south-bay-tradition/</link>
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		<title>WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE JESSE MALIN AT THE DIVE @ BIXTON FRIDAY NIGHT</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Win Tickets to see Jesse Malin &#038; The St. Marks Social at The DIVE @ BriXton this Friday night in Redondo Beach. ]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.southbayevents.com/2011/10/13/win-a-pair-of-tickets-to-see-jesse-malin-at-the-dive-bixton-friday-night/</link>
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		<title>S.B. SUDS: LA Beer Week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[3rd Annual LA Beer Week officially kicks off this Monday at Naja's Place on the Redondo Beach Pier.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.southbayevents.com/2011/10/07/s-b-suds-la-beer-week/</link>
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		<title>2nd Annual Taste of the Pier</title>
		<description><![CDATA[2nd Annual Taste of the Pier presented by the Redondo Beach Pier Association.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.southbayevents.com/2011/10/06/2nd-annual-taste-of-the-pier/</link>
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		<title>South Bay Food Fest</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the mood for a food fest? Make sure you have enough room on your plate for Saturday, October 15th when the The Home Depot Center host an array of yummy food trucks &#038; local restaurants in the inaugural South Bay Food Fest. Over 25 of the tastiest food trucks and restaurants will be cooking up good eats from 12:00PM &#8211; 7:00PM. This foodie event will feature live music, eating competitions, a VIP area, and a kid&#180;s fun zone with a pumpkin Patch. General admission tickets are $10, $30 for family four packs, and $40 for VIP tickets. VIP tickets will include: one-hour early admission, access to the VIP Lounge in the American Express Stadium Club, and a South Bay Food Fest commemorative t-shirt. Purchase tickets at The Home Depot Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, or by calling Ticket master Charge-by-Phone at (800) 745-3000. Here are just a bite size sample of the food trucks coming to The South Bay Food Fest: Shrimp Pimp Truck, Coolhaaus Ice Cream Sandwiches, White Rabbit Truck, the Tornado Potato Truck, and much more. Share this:]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.southbayevents.com/2011/10/06/south-bay-food-fest/</link>
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		<title>S.B. SUDS: Oktoberfest</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Check out S.B.E. SUDS, a page dedicated to the ever-loving expansion of craft beer into the marketplace, throats, and taps of the South Bay and beyond.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.southbayevents.com/2011/10/04/s-b-suds-oktoberfest/</link>
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