Beach Jan 2018

I have tried to order another item,
the sea bass in chermoula sauce,
but they were sold out of it twice.
If it is more popular than the
braised pork cheeks, it must be
amazing.)
The Rockefeller doesn’t serve
liquor but has a good selection of
beers and wines, some from unusual
producers. They briefly offered
a wine from Idaho that was
worthwhile for the novelty value,
but I preferred the Ripper
Grenache from Booker, near Paso
Robles. The selection changes and
sometimes they offer by-the-glass
items that aren’t on the regular
menu, so it’s always worth asking
if there’s something new.
The Rockefeller has matured in
a way that is unpredictable and interesting,
and I hope they continue
in this vein. Their success may
confound some of the usual rules
of marketing, and is all the more
admirable for it.
There are two locations: 1209
Highland, Manhattan Beach and
422 Pier in Hermosa Beach. (A
third location is planned for Redondo
Riviera Village.) Open daily
at 5 p.m., close 10:30 p.m. Sun. -
Wed, 11 p.m. Thurs. - Sat.,
Street parking, full bar,
wheelchair access okay. Some vegetarian
items. Menu at EatRockefeller.com.
B
The Rockefeller American Prime
Burger.
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