Hey neighbors!
It’s been a couple weeks since our last newsletter - we were busy traveling for Thanksgiving. We hope you had a great holiday with loved ones and lots of yummy food :)
There are SO MANY fun events upcoming in December. Hopefully we can keep up with all of them… Please be sure to send us your favorite ones, and we will include them!
Let’s get into a fresh newsletter!
News
Stories that caught our eye.
Small Business Week in Torrance Torrance residents are encouraged to support local shops during Small Business Week. Enjoy discounts and giveaways!
Free Holiday Parking in MB Enjoy complimentary parking in select areas of Manhattan Beach during the holiday season.
Local Church Serves Those In Need on Thanksgiving Coast Christian Fellowship in Torrance opened its doors to serve neighbors in need during its annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner.
Redondo Union Football Falls in Division Final Redondo Union's football team faced a loss in the Division 5 final. Congrats on a great season, Seahawks!
Upcoming Events
Dec 3: Downtown Torrance Holiday Stroll Festivities go from 4-8pm, including photos with Santa, the Grinch, and Jack Skellington! (Read more)
Dec 6: 7th Annual Acoustic Jingle Ball $15 for a ticket at The Studio in Hermosa (Read more)
Dec 7: Tree Lighting Ceremony Festive activities at the Malaga Cove Plaza from 5-7pm (Read more)
Dec 7: Jingle Bell Jog Come run (or cheer on) the 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, or Half Marathon on Alamitos Beach (Read more)
Restaurant of the Week
Joey 3120 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Joey has 17 locations in Canada and around the US, with 3 here in SoCal. This MB location opened in the Manhattan Village in 2021. It has a large space (over 9,000 sq ft) with a breezy patio and stylish, local art. It is lively and fancy, but still has the South Bay vibe that doesn’t try too hard. It’s great for a date night, a chill hang with friends, or to celebrate something special!
Joey has Happy Hour every day from 3-6pm, and their Late Night Happy Hour takes place on Sunday-Thursday from 9pm-Close… Make sure to try their iconic “Adult Snack Packs” during HH (think combos like Truffle Fries/Martini, Guacamole/Margarita, Cheeseburger/Beer).
Other crowd favorites on the menu are: Mini French Dip Sandwiches, Fresh Sushi (Sushi Cones, specifically), Steak/Shrimp/Ravioli Combo, Butter Cake
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Local Spotlight
Otto Tea Shoppe 403 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 101, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
If you haven’t been to Otto yet, allow us to introduce you to your new favorite matcha latte.
In the newly renovated Redondo Shores area, Otto is a relaxed, fresh tea shoppe. Think fun-boba-shop meets artsy-café.
Their menu is loaded with creative drinks: they have many different Matcha Latte variations and also offer bold Vietnamese Coffee, smooth milk teas, and always-fresh fruity infusions.
We recommend the Matcha Einspanner (topped with thick, velvety, sweetened cream), and either the Strawberry or Banana Cream Matchas. Enjoy!!
(Website)
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Sam’s Weather Report
This week’s forecast for the South Bay might not bring drama, but it definitely comes with bragging rights.
This Monday kicks off with sunshine and a toasty 71 °F high - perfect for bragging to your out-of-town friends that you live in climate utopia. Tuesday chills a bit to around 68 °F and keeps things partly sunny - ideal for pretending “casual beach day” while secretly enjoying a sweater. Wednesday slides in with low clouds and a bit of potential drizzle in the morning then maybe some sun and a high of 67 °F - so your shoes might get damp, but hey, patio plans could still happen. Thursday bounces back to sunny and pleasant at about 71 °F - a strong contender for “best-day-of-the-week.” Friday keeps it mellow around 67 °F with mostly sun again. Saturday and Sunday are both chill but solid: Saturday hits ~68 °F and Sunday ~69 °F with partial sunshine. Surfboards, bikes, or lazy beach chairs are all fair game this week.
Trivia
What year did Michael Buble release his Christmas album?
A. 2002
B. 2011
C. 2008
D. 2005
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Last week’s Question: Which of these South Bay high schools have the largest student population? Answer: A. Redondo Union High School
Now Playing…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams (Listen here)
That’s all for now, folks. It’s a new week in the greatest place on earth; don’t take it for granted!
Share this newsletter with a friend & we’ll see you around town.
Your neighbors,
Sam & Lauren
GO LAKERS