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New Manhattan Beach Restaurant, Circa

Posted on April 10, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Circa

Manhattan Beach has welcomed another Restaurant, Circa, into the downtown Manhattan Beach, on Manhattan Ave. Circa, is a  warm, vintage, industrial space that has 130 seats. Circa serves global cuisine that is tapa style, or meant for sharing. Award-winning chef Octavio Becerra, created the menu items, and made sure to include global flavors in his cooking. The global flavors  coupled with the cozy nature of the decor gives restaurant goers, the ultimate restaurant experience. Dishes that are recommended to try at Circa include the steamed buns / crispy pork belly / quail egg / spicy scallion relish and Korean beef short ribs with spicy root vegetables.

Sample Menu items include:

• basturma = Turkish cured salmon / caraway potato latke / shaved cucumber
• steamed dumplings / lamb / goat cheese / black olive / marjoram
• raviolo en “brodo” / “in broth” / ricotta cheese / porcini custard / kale / parmigiano
• black olive gnocchi / dungeness crab / nettles / English peas / meyer lemon
• charred octopus / gigande beans / chorizo / wild brocolini / purple mustard
• crispy pork belly / gnarly carrots / bok choy / citrus-salsa verde
• Asian fried chicken / Seoul slaw / herb + lettuce cups

The menu at Circa is diverse and packed with flavor! The drink menu at circa is just as impressive, and offers a wide range of craft cocktails created by Executive Beverage Directors Julian Cox and Josh Goldman. Circa is  also open on the weekends with music until 2 a.m.

Thank you for reading the Living in the 90266 blog! Stay tuned for more and make sure to check out the Dave Salzman team website!

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Gotta love the Manhattan Beach Farmers’ Market

Posted on January 29, 2013 by | Leave a comment

I have to admit that when I explore the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market almost every Tuesday, I am at odds with myself. Do I go for a hearty Philly Cheese steak? Or do I go for a healthy stack of organic, locally grown vegetables? Tough choice…

The Manhattan Beach Farmers Market is a great staple of the Manhattan Beach Community. It is a place where runners can pass by and grab a healthy bite or where working people can go on their lunch break and grab something to eat before heading back to the office. The Manhattan Beach Farmers Market is a great place for families as well. Parents can take their kids to the farmers market and hitch a ride on the Downtown train, which is a special feature of the Manhattan Beach farmers market. Aside from selling various organic foods and items such as fruits, vegetables, olive oil, and handmade crafts. The farmers market also has a wide variety of food vendors including Crepe vendors, Greek Cuisine vendors, and the wonderful Philly Cheese steak vendor. The aromas that fill the air are delicious, the sight of kids playing and laughing is enjoyable, and the live music is harmonious… did I mention that the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market has live music?

The Farmers Market is a great opportunity to support local business and growers, Relax and enjoy a great atmosphere, and have a nice Philly Cheese steak…or organic salad. The Famers Market is held on different days of the Week. Check out when the Famers Market is in Redondo, Hermosa, Torrance and El Segundo.

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Great restaurant for lunch in Manhattan Beach- Wahoo’s Tacos

Posted on January 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

After seeing some spectacular Manhattan beach homes on brokers’ caravan today, Randy Leaf, of our real estate team suggested we take advantage of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos 25 cents Friday. In honor of their 25th anniversary they are offering 25 cent tacos on the 25th day of every month in 2013.

Wahoo’s Taco’s located in the heart of downtown Manhattan Beach, CA  is a great place for a healthy & delicious lunch. The ambiance is casual, the service is friendly, the food is awesome and the menu has plenty of options to appease any appetite.

I highly recommend getting their famous grilled fish tacos Cajun style. For me, one fish taco with brown rice and black beans was plenty to fill me up!

quick lunch at Wahoo's tacos in Manhattan Beach. Love their grilled Cajun fish tacos!

quick lunch at Wahoo’s tacos in Manhattan Beach. Love their grilled Cajun fish tacos!

quick lunch at Wahoo's tacos in Manhattan Beach. Love their grilled Cajun fish tacos!

quick lunch at Wahoo’s tacos in Manhattan Beach. Love their grilled Cajun fish tacos!

And when I told Tony (the friendly staff member) it was my first time at their restaurant he gave me these cool stickers 😉

Wahoo's Tacos Manhattan Beach

Wahoo’s Tacos Manhattan Beach Stickers

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Great Sushi in North Manhattan Beach Sand Section

Posted on January 25, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Great Sushi in North Manhattan Beach Sand Section

Sushi Restaurant Review for Manhattan Beach California provided by Randy Leaf of The Dave Salzman Real Estate Team.

If you like Sushi, Katsu! is an owner operated Sushi Restaurant you should try – and, if you are not a sushi fan, they have cooked and non-seafood items on the menu as well.

Katsu! Is located in the North Manhattan Beach Sand Section, on the Southeast corner of Highland and Rosecrans Ave. There is plenty of parking nearby in the parking structure across Rosecrans, or on the street, but bring some coins for the parking meters.

This prime location gives patrons beautiful ocean views from the dining room and from the Sushi Bar. This is a nice place to relax and enjoy the scenery while having lunch or enjoying dinner with friends while watching a beautiful Manhattan Beach sunset.

Katsu and his staff are friendly and know most of their customers by name, which makes it apparent there are many repeat customers.

I had the Bento Box Special Lunch which included soup, salad, rice, pork curry, tempura and a spicy tuna roll (or California roll) for $14 with hot tea. The tempura was cooked just right, and the curry was flavorful. All of their menu items are reasonably priced.

The sushi is fresh and presented in an artistic and appetizing manner. Not only does the food look great, but it tastes even better. Katsu! Is open for lunch M-F 11:30am – 2:30 pm, and dinner starting at 5:30 pm daily, including a “Happy Hour” from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

The food is reasonably priced and tastes great.

Katsu!
302 Rosecrans Ave.,
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Tel. (310) 546-3761
Fax. (310) 546-3817

Katsu! Sushi Restaurant

Sushi Restaurant in North Manhattan Beach Sand Section

North Manhattan Beach Sand Section Sushi Restaurant Menu

Katsu! Sushi Restaurant Menu in North Manhattan Beach Sand Section.

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Downtown Manhattan Beach is THE place for Christmas Eve Dinner!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by | Leave a comment
Manhattan Beach Pier. Photo Courtsey of Google Images

Manhattan Beach Pier. Photo Courtsey of Google Images

Worried that there will not be enough room in your home to prepare a huge holiday feast; Will your immediate family, in-laws,extended family, the family pet, a huge Christmas tree, and presents scattered everywhere, be crowded under one roof? Fear not! Plenty of restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve in Manhattan Beach, that will satisfy any palette. Christmas Eve is a time to spend relaxing with family and friends, and the time to take in the magic of the holiday season. The restaurants in the 90266 know that not every family or couple or group of close friends has the time to create a large holiday meal, so there are plenty of restaurants open.

Restaurants that are open in Manhattan Beach for Christmas Eve include: Four Daughters Kitchen, Petros, Pancho’s, Sloopy’s, Simmzy’s, and The Kettle, to name a few.These restaurants provide great environments for parties of one, two, or more! The Tin Roof Bistro is also open, and is a great place for families. As one Yelp critic described it as “a great place to bring out of towners.” The Tin Roof Bistro is located in Manhattan Beach, on Sepulveda right before Rosecrans. It is such a wonderful place because it is spacious, but at the same time, very cozy. If you areating eating with a small group, FishBar off of Highland is great option for Christmas Eve dinner.

Manhattan Beach is THE beach city for all types of cuisine on Christmas Eve. Make sure to make reservations early, as most of the resturants will not be open super late! From all of us at NW Real Estate Brokers, we wish you and all of your loved ones, a wonderful holiday season! Check us out on Facebook or learn more about us at http://www.davesalzman.com

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Fame Optimum Condimentum

Posted on March 1, 2012 by | 1 comment

Bold and Bright on the west wall of the North End Caffe are these words–translated from the Latin:  “Hunger is the Best Seasoning.”   However, hungry or not this restaurant “nails it” on freshness, flavor and creativity.  We LOVE this restaurant.  Taya Asimos and I went to lunch here today.  (When I stop in for  breakfast I always have “Eggs From Hell” a deliciously spicy egg dish–after you taste this dish once, just try and order something else!)  However, today, on the lunch menu, I ordered the Jalisco salad.  Fresh greens, cucumber, turkey, green tomatillo sauce and avocado – not only Yum and Double Yum. 

Here's what Taya had for lunch:The Mario Salad- prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, checca & fried egg on spring greens

The atmosphere is crowded and bustling, but with indoor and outdoor dining, AMAZING coffee, wonderful iced teas and — quite simply — extremely tasty food, I have been pleased every time I have eaten here. Don’t miss this restaurant – hungry or not!!

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Don’t Be in the Valentine’s Day Dog House {last min. ideas}

Posted on February 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Photo Credit: ABC News

OOPS!  No Plans for Valentine’s Day? No worries. Living in 90266 has you covered! Make it Happen with these Ideas – all in Manhattan Beach!!

For HER:

Write Her a Love Letter – Say it on Beautiful Stationery you purchase at Hillside Gifts, 120 S. Sepulveda, MB—While you are there buy her a beautiful scarf or a fun clutch..Don’t worry the salespeople will save you…ask for Lyndell the Owner.

Buy her a Personal Spa Package at Montage Skin & Body Studio. Peaceful and Powerful rejuvenation stuff going on in this Spa.  As an extra treat, buy her a pair of unique earrings that they have on display. Speak with Dianne … don’t worry,  she knows exactly what your Valentine wants.

Buy her a beautiful bauble or bangle lf you have not been there – stop in at Martin’s Jewelry.  Jewelry is a never fail gift and this jewelry store is small but elegant and original.  Check in with Alex!

For HIM:

Draw him a Bubble Bath after the stressful work day.  No bubbles? Go see Maureen at Tabula Rasa Essentials– she has you covered with bubbles,  a Men’s line of skin care products and divinely scented candles!

Buy a “Massage-Your-Mate” Instruction Session at Trilogy Spa.  The two of you arrange an instruction session, then you take your new found knowledge home to practice. Very clever Chandra! Check out their website on this one!

Bank Roll a Boy’s Night Out   Hand him an envelope with a wad of cash and a promise that you’ll arrange a future Boy’s Night Out at Ercoles, 1101 Manhattan Avenue.  No credit or debit cards accepted at this historic MB bar. . . just cold cash, but you’ll be a heroine for making it happen! When he is there, have him say hello to Tom, our favorite bartender!

Don’t like the Standard Faire. . . Take Your Valentine on a Manhattan Beach Valentine Adventure (pack a couple of beach chairs and blankets and a couple of wine glasses in the trunk- find a great parking spot and load up the meter).  Start your excursion at 5:00 p.m. at Growing Wild – buy your sweetheart a single stem of anything Except a Rose.  Take a Stroll – try to catch the sunset at 5:37 p.m.  Then walk through the entire downtown – pop in places you have never been.  Getting Hungry?  Grab a bottle of Bubbly at Bacchus and head towards the Pier. . toss a coin to decide on a couple of Wahoo’s Tacos or Pizza at Mama D’s and head to the Sand.  Enjoy the peace of being on the sand and listening to the waves.  Getting chilly?  Pack up the blankets and stop into Crème de la Crepe for a Coffee and a Fondante Crepe – pears-chocolate and vanilla ice cream – yum!

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