Southern California restaurateurs Tim and Liza Goodell are on a roll - following the success of their LA spot Dakota, they chose the Gaslamp District for the second iteration of their Red Pearl Kitchen. Red Pearl is a dark… Read more

This family-owned spot has been in business since 1983, and with a commitment to only the freshest seafood, it’s become a mainstay in Avalon. If the weather is good, don’t miss the sizeable deck overlooking the… Read more

Vegetarians rejoice: Coney Island West has one killer veggie burger. It’s not always easy finding vegetarian options on an island, yet most establishments are riding the wave and offering a variety of dining options.… Read more

It’s hard not to get hyped before eating dinner at the Catalina Country Club, even for non-sports fans. A little background: William Wrigley, of chewing gum riches, bought Catalina Island in the late 1920s and made… Read more

The Shade Hotel is home to the zinc lounge, a stylish collection of low-slung wooden settees and a soaring outdoor patio. The distinctive menu features mostly small plates, some of which are seriously substantive. For example,… Read more