Places to go, things to do, what to eat, where to shop and how to fulfill your life in the South Bay.
Welcome to THE MOUTH of the South Bay
Hello and welcome to South Bay Mouth.
Many of you may already know why this is site is called The Mouth, but for those that don't, locals commonly call the South Bay, "Mouth Bay." The South Bay is a section of South Los Angeles County encompassing a cluster of beach cities.
For a long time now I have wanted to create a place where locals and visitors alike can see what is going on and available to them in the South Bay. Although I have lived most of my life in the area, I realize there is so much to do and see that I was never aware of. I hear of great events and local fun and often when I share it with others they say they have lived here for so long and they never knew about it! So, here we are... My hopes are that this site will provide something new to improve the quality of your life in the South Bay. I do believe this site will be beneficial to both those living the single life and to families. Please visit the South Bay Mouth often to stay on top of special events, new restaurants/shops, bargains and sales, reviews and opinions, bands and music, a video from an aspiring Chef or even just a photo of a beautiful sunset.
Stay tuned for updates and posts and please leave comments and share us with your friends.
Ok this is by far my most favorite GROUPON offer ever. I have been so happy thus far with the purchases I have made with GROUPON and the money I have saved. Today's GROUPON is only available for 10 more hours and it is for... MELTING POT! When the Melting Pot opened in Torrance, not only did I interview to work there because I LOVE CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE, but I have visited on a few occasions.
If you have never been to the Melting Pot let me just say it is a world of SIN. The GROUPON today is pay $25 and get $50 worth of FOOD AND DRINKS (Drinks are NEVER included in other promotions on other sites). This means 2 people can go and get the Cheese for 2, side salad and Chocolate for 2 and probably have some for a drink also. The Melting Pot is a super awesome place for a date, birthday or a Girls Night out. (What woman does not love melted cheese and melted chocolate AND a Martini?)
I wish I could buy more than 1, however I can not wait to go use my GROUPON. Happy Fondue to you!
The Melting Pot (across from the Barnes and Nobles at Del Amo Mall)
21525 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
310 316 7500
Many of us have been faced with the dilemma of receiving a package with those peanuts that fly all over the floor and make such a mess. When the trash man comes you can guarantee one or two will be left behind. Finally there are some answers to this problem (because many are styrofoam and are non recyclable).
The following locations in the South Bay are drop off points for your packing peanut predicament. You may also look up other locations and more information at LooseFillPackaging.com
Lomita Mail Car 2017 W Lomita Blvd IN A FREE STANDING BUILDING Lomita, CA 90717-1700 (310) 539-6245
Postal Boxes Etc. 17252 Hawthorne Blvd Torrance, CA 90504- (310) 318-7187
PostNet 217 Palos Verdes Blvd. Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 791-0360
So I know this picture may not be appropriate, but it is creative...
Since we all seem to say this year we are going to get fit, I wanted to be sure you all knew that the YMCA offers a FREE 7 DAY Family Pass. Go here to submit your info and print it out :) Happy healthy days!
Here are the locations in or around the South Bay.
Considering how over the past couple of years many Art programs have been drastically reduced from the education system, it is awesome to find Companies that provide hands on workshops for your children to expand their creativity. Here are a few opportunities and ideas for hands-on DIY crafts that your kids will enjoy.
LAKESHORE - Fuzzy Felt Wallets. Lakeshore has a craft every Saturday
Saturday January 23, 2010
11am-3pm
Ages 3 years and up
Lakeshore Learning Center and Outlet
2695 East Dominguez Street
Carson, Ca 90895
310 537-4778
Lowe's - Build & Grow
Lowe's has workshops on Saturdays that you must register to attend online. There are 3 South Bay locations and it is FREE for your child to participate.
Home Depot Kids Workshops are the FIRST Saturday of each month from 9am-Noon and are for kids ages 5- 12.
Torrance Home Depot
24451 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA
San Pedro Home Depot
2115 N. Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
I found this article on the Daily Breeze website and since I am such a fan of travel I found this to be a very cool opportunity.
Saturday January 23rd, the first 60 kids ages 8-17 who register, will get a free flight with weather permitting. Click on the link at the Daily Breeze for more information.
This is the last week for the "Penny Sale" at Aaron Brothers. The Penny Sale allows you to purchase any frame or canvas and get the second one for 1 PENNY. For any artists or photographers out there this is a pretty good deal to get you set up for the year. I am sure many of you had some great photos taken over the holidays, now you have no excused as to why you can not frame them. The sale ends on January, 24th.
Local South Bay locations:
Torrance
2750 Pacific Coast Highway
Torrance, Ca 90505
Hermosa Beach
1559 Pacific Coast Highway
Hermosa Beach, Ca 90254
Manhattan Beach
5360 W Rosecrans Ave., Ste. #D
Manhattan Beach, CA 90250
I do not know about you, but I find something therapeutic and lovely about shopping at Farmers Markets. Whenever I travel to other countries, one of my favorite things to do is to shop at local street markets in search of the freshest foods or the bizarre. For about a year I also volunteered through the Grain Project to create and run a FM in Santa Ana. When I am home I equally love the Farmers Markets to get my fresh and often organic produce. Lately I find myself rarely making it to the market anymore because I seem to miss when it is going on. Well, rather then beat myself up for missing the Torrance Farmers Market I decided I should see when and where other local Farmers Markets take place. Now I can shop at a Farmers Market almost everyday of the week! (I am going to organize them by days of the week)
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is having a party in honor of the gray whales migration along the Pacific. There will be activities for the whole family, informational talks from experts, music and puppet shows. Admission is FREE and will be from 10am-4pm on Sunday January 24th.
Whale Fiesta
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M White Drive
San Pedro, Ca 90731
310-548-7562
So many of my girlfriends and other ladies in the South Bay are big fans of Pin-Up fashion. I saw this event for a Pin-Up Fashion Show happening next weekend, January 24th, at the Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro and thought I would share. This sounds like a fun and different way to spend a night out with the girls with the cocktail reception starting at 6pm and the show at 7pm.
I can not believe that the new season of American Idol has just started, it seems like just yesterday we were watching Adam's try outs and being so excited that he was so well received. I remember I was with friends in New York when we found out that Adam had made it in to the top and we were all so excited. Over a year has passed since then and it has been so amazing to watch his growth. It cracks me up when I read comments from all of his fans, they write some crazy things sometimes, but wow he really is loved. Of course Adam is a bit controversial to some, but he is himself and we think he is amazing and talented. How he chooses to live his life just adds to his beauty and character and we are all so happy for his success.
Citizen Vein, photo by Erin Fisher
Once upon a time Adam was the singer for Citizen Vein. The Citizen Vein was Monte Pittman (guitar player and teacher for Madonna and also guitar player for Prong), Steve Sidelnyk (drummer for Madonna), Tommy Victor (lead singer and guitarist for Prong) and the now ever so popular Adam Lambert. Wow those days seem like yesterday, but the reality is they will never be the same. Now Monte is Adam's guitar player and both Monte and Adam released their own albums at the end of 2009. Go on out and support them! You can find the album, The Deepest Dark for Monte Pittman at CDBABY, my favorite song is "After the Last Wave" because it has two of my great friends singing together on it.
Citizen Vein, photo by Erin Fisher
On a last final note, I finally checked my Youtube account today and my world famous "38 second video" has nearly 100,000 views. It cracks me up! I took the video in early 2007 at the Citizen Vein show, took it down during all the AI stuff and then reopened it to the public when Adam made it in to the top ten. I never really noticed the funny things in the video that the viewers can not seem to disregard, but it has been a fun adventure seeing all the love that Glambert and Monte get from the fans. :) Here is the video that made me famous! LOL (I put all the text there so people would not steal it, that did not work, it was all over the internet very quickly and they all figured out how to remove it)
Video of Citizen Vein taken at the Cat Club, by Erin Fisher
The following photos are also property of Erin Fisher and were taken at a couple of Citizen Vein shows. These are just some of my favorites that I will share.
Adam Lambert, Photo by Erin Fisher
Monte Pittman and Adam Lambert, Photo by Erin Fisher
Adam Lambert and Tommy Victor, Photo by Erin Fisher
Monte Pittman, Photo by Erin Fisher
Tommy Victor, Photo by Erin Fisher
Adam Lambert and Tommy Victor, Photo by Erin Fisher
Many of us are eager to help the people of Haiti during this time as they have suffered such devastation from the recent 7.0 earthquake. Of all places, the hospital collapsed and at this point they are saying about 50,000 have perished. There are many avenues to which you can help the people of Haiti, some for immediate and some over time. Many places have run out of medical supplies and injured are being transported to the Dominican Republic for help. Here are a few avenues that you can use to assist during this sad time for Haiti.
Child Hope is an organization that was created and is run by locals in Redondo Beach. They have orphanage facilities in Haiti and are now housing rescue victims. Reports from them today said they had to close their clinic because they are now out of medical supplies. You can donate to edivvy and 5% of all donations will be matched.
In times of need, through my personal experience, Rotary International always pulls through and does amazing work throughout the world. They have connections in most countries around the globe and can directly get money and supplies to the places it is needed. Rotary set up a Haiti earthquake relief fund where you can send your donations to assist in emergency and long term aid.
Another way to help the victims is by going through Yele Haiti which is an organization started by Wyclef Jean.
If you are interested in donating items, my girlfriend that is from Haiti and still has family there is collecting donations for blankets, clothing, medical supplies, shoes etc... this weekend you may drop off items to:
(drop off anytime)
28649 Vista Madera
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(drop off anytime)
1881 Walnut Street
La Verne Ca 91750
(drop off anytime)
19776 Ottowa Road
Apple Valley, Ca 92308
(drop off between 10am-6pm)
Bird Call Productions/Cardiac Studios
3450 Cahuenga Blvd
Lot #603
Los Angeles, Ca 90068
Thank you all for your support. Best wishes and thoughts for everyone out there.
Yankee Candle has been around awhile with their jar candles of a gajillion different fragrances. Well right now Yankee Candle is having their semi-annual sale at yankeecandle.com, but even better, the Yankee Candle store at the South Bay Galleria is going out of business and closing in 2 weeks. Apparently they have some great prices on their yummy (sometimes overpowering) candles and other scented items. What makes this deal super amazing is that there is a coupon available for $10 off a purchase of $25 that you can print and take in with you. I think that is a great way to start your Valentines Day or Mothers Day shopping don't you?!
Another offer for FREE AVEDA and this time if is for a Color Conserve Sample Pack with shampoo, conditioner and strengthening treatment. I am really starting to love this Aveda stuff :)
Thank you to those of you that participated in my First Giveaway. Each Winner will receive 4 cards, each is for an 8oz Frozen Yogurt. We went last night and were pleasantly surprised, not only by the ginormous portion but the taste was great too! Not only did we get our FREE yogurt, but we went and rented "Julie and Julia" with our FREE Redbox movie rental code also. Super Sunday for sure!
This is the photo from our Golden Spoon experience. We would have been content with our yogurt when they put the toppings on, but we found out that was the middle because they then went back and piled yogurt all over the top. WOW!
The following is a list of the participants in the order they occurred. Each is one entry.
1. Lori lynn - comment
2. Lori Lynn - Follower
3. Tash - Follower
4. Tash - comment
5. Robin - Follower
6. Lori Lynn - comment
7. J Danger - Follower
8. J Danger - Comment
9. Steph - Follower
10. L Cope - Follower
11. L Cope - Comment
12. Tash - comment
THE WINNERS according to Random.org are LORI LYNN and TASH! Congratulations ladies, I will send you an email to get your addresses so I may send you your prizes. (Not sure why when I put the generator on my blog it keeps resetting the max to 100, but I did have it from 1 - 12 when I generated the winners)
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Groupon has a great offer for TODAY ONLY!!! Pay $10 on Groupon and get $20 worth of food/baked goods at Torrance Bakery.
I know so many of you local South Bay people are familiar with the goodies from Torrance Bakery, it is a South Bay icon. I can't even count the amount of wedding cakes, birthday cakes, fresh baked cookies and other treats I have had from there. I am certainly going to get one of these, always great for taking yummy things to a friends house or buying a cake for an upcoming celebration. The deal is only good for a limited time (usually 1-3 days) so hurry over to Groupon today!!!
There are many of places in the South Bay that offer KIDS EAT FREE, certainly a great find for "The Mouth."
According to our local Daily Breeze
there are many local restaurants that offer free meals for kids with the purchase of adult meals. During hard times, these are certainly great ways to go out for dinner with your family on a budget. Check out the Daily Breeze KIDS EAT FREE section to choose a day of the week or a restaurant from the pull down menu and see when your kids can eat free and help your family enjoy a cushier wallet.
Have you rented a movie from Red Box? Red Box has kiosks in various locations where you can rent a movie for $1. You enter your credit card # as long as you return the movie by 9pm the following evening then your rental is just $1.
The even better news, there are currently some codes you can enter that will make them FREE! When you get to the kiosk click on "Rent with a Promo Code", enter the code, enter your CC# (which only charge if you are late), choose your movie. It looks like you can use the promo code once with each CC# so it is possible with the 4 Codes I have to give you that get them FREE, you can get 4 with every card you have... Now that sounds like a Movie Marathon to me!
Current Promo Codes:
DVDONME
BREAKROOM
FREE45W
RBX2NITE
As a big fan of the Frou Frou Fro Yo craze I am pleased to announce The Mouths first South Bay Giveaway!
For years I have been getting frozen yogurt, many of us started with Penguins, if you were in PV then you may have loved Yummy Yogurt next to the mall, and nowadays in the South Bay it is all about the Pinkberry, Yogurtland and Dolci Mango craze.
Golden Spoon in Torrance seems along the lines of Yogurtland or Penguins, that original creamy and not so tart style of Frozen Yogurt. Reviewers on Yelp have given them some very nice reviews.
GIVEAWAY: starts NOW through Sunday January 10, 2010 at 11:59pm PST
2 lucky winners will receive 4 FREE GOLDEN SPOON 8oz Servings.
(Each winner gets 4 cards, each valid for one free 8oz serving, not including toppings, one card per person per visit, must give card upon ordering, valid ONLY at Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt, 4437 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance CA 90505 (corner of Anza and Sepulveda next to Starbucks)
Value to each winner aprox. - $13.00
HOW TO WIN:
Each person may earn up to 15 entries.
1. Become a Follower and receive 1 entry per person
2. Leave a comment on one of my posts, relevant to the post. (ex: leave a comment about a Sushi Gone Wild experience or perhaps about your favorite SB Sushi place) Max 2 comment based entries per person, be sure there is a link or name and city so I may identify who you are to announce later.
3. Invite a friend and ask them to reference you in a comment on my blog saying that you referred them - Max 1 entry per person (meaning you may earn one entry TOTAL even if 10 people comment)
4. Sign up for Shop at Home using this link for 1 entry per person
5. Sign up for Shop at Home using this link and make your first qualifying purchase to receive 5 entries per person
6. Make a blog post about South Bay Mouth
on your blog and leave a comment here with a link to your blog. = 5 entries per person
That is a total of 15 entries. The winner will be calculated using Random.org and will be ANNOUNCED ON MY BLOG on Monday January 11, 2010. Please check back that evening to see if you are the winner and so that I can get a mailing address.
Ortega 120 is a great Mexican Restaurant in Redondo Beach. If you do not look carefully you may pass it up and miss it entirely. I can only imagine the number of people that drive by, take notice of its uniqueness and then continue driving by. This funky and modern Restaurant and Cantina opened in a strip mall faced housing area on PCH between Prospect and Palos Verdes Blvd., taking over a location that has quite a bit of turnover since its fruition.
I remember randomly running across a myspace page a few years back for a young man, a chef, that said he would be soon opening a restaurant and that it would be a very new and different kind of place. The management is generous to my understandings, they participated in sponsoring my 10 year high school reunion and offered a $50 gift certificate to our raffles. A friend of mine mentioned the other day how he loves this restaurant and I told him I saw they were having a promotion on Restaurant.com, so we should go together. Next thing I know, today I went with a few friends and we used our $25 Gift Certificate from Restaurant.com.
The food was wonderful, we were all very happy with our choices. The flavors were great, the portions were perfect and the presentation was distinctly different for each entree. I might just consider the fresh homemade chips and guacamole to be the best I have had in the South Bay. I definitely also recommend getting enchiladas with their homemade Mole sauce. Not only was the food great and the service friendly, but with tax and tip after our discount the bill came to $53 which was a fair amount for happy bellies.
*side note - the only beans they have are made with meat and have chunks of meat in them, there are no alternatives to this.*
Do you have an idea for a blog subject? Do you want to feature a review of your business? Are you hiring and looking for local employees? Do you want to offer a giveaway contest? Please contact me at southbaymouthblog@gmail.com and write BLOG in the subject line. xo Erin
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