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Manhattan Beach police captain Christian Eichenlaub.
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Hope Sabater … MB Weekly “Once a week, but ever weakly.”
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Veteran financial planner Phil Cook.
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Manhattan Beach Mayor Joe Franklin and Manhattan Beach City Manager Bruce Moe at the annual State of the City event.
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Community activist Lucia La Rosa.
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Tappy Hour, a brand new feature at Portofino hotel.
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Head Chef Ramie Arbid at Joey Restaurant in Manhattan Beach.
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Happy team member at The Kettle in Manhattan Beach.
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A happy team member from Tin Roof Bistro.
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Lido Bakery apple pie in Manhattan Beach.
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Two guests celebrating a beautiful sunset at the Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach.
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Kevin, manager of Dunkin in Manhattan Beach.
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Entrepreneur Gerry Morton having lunch at Fishing with Dynamite.
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An extraordinary dinner at Slay Italian Kitchen.
MB WEEKLY – READER RESPONSE:
SAFETY • CITY • CRIME • WOKE
** Education administrators are more worried about being/teaching woke than teaching students something that will help them survive and prosper in today’s world. I wish I could see a show of hands as to how many parents were offered or required to take classes in financial literacy in high school. I would also like to see a show of hands of all the parents who have a budget and follow it. Based on my high school experience and that with clients, many hands would not be raised. Without primary financial education, you are setting yourself up for dependence (family, friends, government and state programs, community groups, etc.) that can last for decades. Helping someone get back on their feet is a good thing, but it should be temporary. Otherwise, they will never learn to walk again. —- Phil Cook (Veteran Financial Planner, Manhattan Beach)
** MB Weekly safeguards freedom of speech and the responsibility to speak the truth. Distorting the truth and the meaning of language undermines our ability to deal with and even recognize objective reality. MB Weekly understands that. We need MB Weekly – we need as much information and as many viewpoints as possible to make intelligent decisions. —- Lucia La Rosa (Community activist, Manhattan Beach)
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Ducks at the Manhattan Village. Feel free to send your photos to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net
MB WEEKLY – RESTAURANT REVIEW:
by Darby Winston
** BALEEN KITCHEN AT THE PORTOFINO
Baleen Kitchen at the Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach offers a culinary delight that’s simply memorable. The Hot Crab Dip, a delectable masterpiece priced at $19, is a symphony of flavors with succulent Dungeness crab, zesty old bay seasoning, and a divine croque sauce served alongside a perfectly toasted baguette. The culinary journey doesn’t end there; their Key Lime Pie dessert is an absolute triumph, a sweet and tangy finale that leaves taste buds dancing. The ambiance is charming, and the service pleasant, making every visit a memorable experience. Baleen Kitchen is a true gem where culinary excellence meets coastal elegance.
[Food:B+ • Atmosphere:A+ • Service:B+]
** JOEY RESTAURANT IN MANHATTAN VILLAGE
Had a good time for lunch on a rainy Wednesday afternoon at Joey Restaurant in Manhattan Village. The place is so pretty, and the lunch was terrific. I tried their outstanding fish tacos – crispy and flavorful. The best part was the dollop of sour cream on top. The service was good, and everyone was friendly. It’s a great spot to unwind and enjoy good food. I can’t wait to go back and try more dishes. Recommend Joey for a delicious and delightful dining experience.
[Food:A- • Service:B+ • Atmosphere:A]
** EDDIE V’S IN EL SEGUNDO
Entering Eddie V’s in El Segundo, given its reputable status, I expected a refined dining experience. However, the initial impression was marred by incongruities. While a dress code was announced at the entrance, it didn’t seem that same code of demeanor and appearance applied to some of the wait staff. Despite the odd start, the food redeemed the experience to some extent. Although there was a delay in receiving our entrees, they were ultimately well-prepared and flavorful. The complimentary dessert served as a pleasant surprise, adding a touch of generosity to an otherwise peculiar encounter. While the quality of the cuisine met expectations, the overall ambiance and service left much to be desired. Eddie V’s in El Segundo may have a solid reputation, but my first visit fell into the odd category, leaving me mixed feelings about returning.
[Food:B+ • Service:C- • Atmosphere:C]
** TACOLICIOUS MANHATTAN BEACH
Tacolicious Manhattan Beach used to be fun, but lately, it’s been nothing short of disappointing. The service is unfriendly, even downright arrogant, and the food is barely fair. It’s a shame to see such a decline in service quality. Unless there are significant changes, I won’t be returning. It’s disheartening to witness the downfall of a place I once enjoyed. Hopefully, the owner recognizes the need for improvement and restores the charm that once made Tacolicious a fun spot in Manhattan Beach.
[Food:C • Service:D- • Atmosphere:C-]
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Toilet paper in Manhattan Beach. Feel free to send your photos to: MBWeekly@TimeWire.net
MB WEEKLY – READER RESPONSE:
THOUGH PROPHECY IS A DUBIOUS BUSINESS, WHAT DO YOU PREDICT WILL BE THE OUTCOME OF OUTDOOR DINING IN MANHATTAN BEACH ONE YEAR FROM TODAY?
** What will the City of Manhattan Beach do a year from now on outdoor dining? Great question! Drum roll, please … here is my prediction: one year from now. “Nothing will be done one year from now.” —- Mark Burton (Former Mayor of Manhattan Beach)
** The issue of outdoor dining in Manhattan Beach will be resolved three (3) years from now. —- Michael Zislis (Founder of the Zislis Group, Manhattan Beach)
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1. ** Why don’t people fight obvious evils? If you can’t tell that Hamas is as evil as the Nazis were, it is because you refuse to do so. It’s easy to identify evil decades after the atrocities of the Nazis, Stalin, and Mao. The trick is to call out evil while it’s happening. You have a moral obligation to do so. —- Abby Z., Manhattan Beach
2. ** Americans have 40% chance of getting cancer. —- Darcy L., Manhattan Beach
3. ** Do people who walk around with the earbuds on all day understand how f—king stupid they look? —- Carla H., Manhattan Beach
4. ** The Woke mindset is an evil destroying this country. —- Helen R., Manhattan Beach
5. ** Chick-fil-A announced that it would be shifting from antibiotic-free chicken starting this spring, citing supply reasons, in an update shared recently. Boo! —- April J., Manhattan Beach
6. ** CA Among the Most Dangerous States in America. Charming. —- Vern C., Manhattan Beach
7. ** WTF? Shocking … 4 pm yesterday in downtown Manhattan Beach, two teenagers on E-Bikes, dressed in dark clothing, actually came to a complete stop and checked for traffic before proceeding … WTF? —- Glenn S., Manhattan Beach
8. ** I’ve never seen an unhappier-looking group of people than the staff at Shake Shack in El Segundo. Each and every one of the team members looks miserable and burdened to be there. There wasn’t one smile on one face. Not one! —- Howard W., Manhattan Beach
9. ** Afraid of losing any attention, Meghan Markle will sit down with Oprah to talk about the one time Chipotle got her order wrong. —- Dennis C., Manhattan Beach
10. ** I finally got my taxes done today. I owe Ukraine $25,563. —- Heidi B., Manhattan Beach
11. ** Man, the coffee drinks at Dunkin’ in Manhattan Beach are expensive! —- Ava E., Manhattan Beach
12. ** Weird that a country with 35 trillion in debt is giving me a credit score! —- Angel B., Manhattan Beach
13. ** Lie detector tests are total bull-shit, which is why they are not admissible in court. I have seen dozens of false results. —- Steve M., Manhattan Beach
14. ** I hate Pit Bulls! —- Lauren H., Manhattan Beach
15. ** If you can’t figure out that cell phones have made kids sedentary, solitary, anxious, and depressed, you aren’t very bright. —- Timothy S., Manhattan Beach
16. ** About 95% of nonorganic strawberries, leafy greens such as spinach and kale, collard and mustard greens, grapes, peaches, and pears tested by the U.S. government contained detectable levels of pesticides, according to the 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. —- Editor’s Note
17. ** Researchers have discovered that bottled water sold in stores can contain 10 to 100 times more bits of plastic than previously estimated – nanoparticles so infinitesimally tiny that they cannot even be seen under a microscope. —- Editor’s Note
18. ** I think professional people who put pronouns on their e-mail signature lines look like woke radicals. I expect this stupidity out of 20-year-olds, but adults. Really? I am sick of their P.C. insanity. It is part of what is ruining this country. —- Clara N., Manhattan Beach
19. ** Trader Joe’s recently upped the price for a single banana to 23 cents, a 4-cent – or 21% – increase from the Monrovia-based grocer’s previous going rate for the fruit that had remained unchanged for over 20 years. —- Editor’s Note
20. ** The “Mean Girls” pile-on at NBC against Ronna McDaniel is the perfect demonstration of what bullies all these leftists are – while pretending to be paragons of compassion and empathy. They lecture everyone else about the evil of bullying and impose disastrous “anti-bullying” measures on schools only because they want to reserve this instrument of social control for themselves. —- Howard R., Manhattan Beach (A former Democrat)
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