Beach April 2016

Mediterranean/Middle Eastern
Mediterraneo
The cultures around the Middle East and Southern Europe use many of the same ingredients,
like olives and olive oil, eggplant and the seafood that comes from the Mediterranean.
Those are all artfully used at Mediterraneo, the restaurant that has captured this awards
many times in the past. After 13 years the only changes have been for the better. They now
have a world-class beer selection, for instance. Our Mediterranean climate and lifestyle are
mirrored in food at Mediterraneo.
73 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach (310) 318-2666.
Asian Fusion
Little Sister
Many places serve Asian Fusion, usually a mix of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean items.
Little Sister goes further afield, offering both fusions and authentic renditions that involve
Nepalese, Malaysian, and Singaporean
dishes. Most diners have little
knowledge of some of these and
might not know when they’re dealing
with a fusion dish or an obscure
gem from a regional cuisine. In a
way, though, they’re all fusion
dishes because they’ve been influenced
by Chinese and Indian traders
since the medieval era. That was accidental
and incremental, while the
bold ideas of Chef Tin Vuong bring
contemporary and creative vision to
the mix. He has made the world
quite a bit smaller and brought a big
chunk of it to Manhattan Beach.
1131 Manhattan Ave., MB.
(310) 545-2096.
Thai / Southeast Asian
(Say it, POO-KET, don’t ask me why)
Phuket Thai
Thais compare the shape of their country to the handle of an axe. The resort island of
Phuket is about halfway up the handle. The place has a distinctive cuisine based on centuries
of interaction with foreign traders, and it is noted for seafood, satay, and fiery curries.
Phuket Thai in Redondo offers milder versions of some of these dishes as well as a range
of regional specialties from across Thailand. The office plaza location at the corner doesn’t
resemble the peaked roofs and ornate decoration of Thai buildings, but these flavors are
spot on, and once again our readers have signified their approval.
901 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach (310) 374-9598.
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www.PhuketThaiRedondo.com
901 N. PCH Redondo Beach
(310) 374-9598
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