Issue No. 18 October/November PV Magazine

2021 | October | Issue No.18
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Lunada Bay Resident and PVHS Teacher
Renee Capozzola
Makes History with Winning Underwater Photograph
P LU S
Cris Bennett of Good Stuff Shares his
Eat Good, Do Good and Live Good Lifestyle
Young Entrepreneur, Dilan Mistry
Around Town Happenings
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Editors Letter | Issue No. 18
“The green sea turtles were photographed on Maui.
I love to photograph sea turtles and Hawaii is one of
the best places to interact with sea turtles. Because
of their strong legal protections, the turtles thrive
in the marine environment and are accustomed
to divers and snorkelers.”
—Renee Capozzola
Cover Photo by Renee Capozzola
IN THIS ISSUE
Issue No. 18
Renee Capozzola:
Award-winning photographer
Pg 14
Happy Fall Palos Verdes!
Fall is officially here and seeing all of the fun Halloween decorations around Palos Verdes is a heartwarming indication
that the community is excited for this holiday season. We continue to be amazed at the incredible support we are getting
for the magazine. It has been a challenging two years to get through but we did it! Our magazine continues to grow
and get better with each issue. We have a amazing PV Magazine team and it is expanding. We just welcomed on a new
graphic designer, Lane Bullard, as well as one of our own community members, Melani Morose Edelstein, who is our new
copy editor and writer.
This month we feel honored to feature the incredible Renee Capozzola who is making history with her award winning
underwater photography. We featured her photo on the cover as well as a beautiful spread of some of her other breathtaking
photos. You will be amazed! We also checked in with Cris Bennett of Good Stuff and had a great conversation with
him and learning that good stuff has always been at the core of what he does, beginning with naming his restaurant and
he continues to live by his motto which is seen on his some of his new t-shirt branding, “do good.”
We have so many interesting and creative people in this community and we hope to continue to share and introduce
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Celebrating Cris Bennett’s “do good” lifestyle
at the photoshoot.
profiles
Cris Bennett:
Doing Good
Pg 10
David Benoit and the
Asia America Symphony Association
plays music and tennis for charity
Pg 34
1o
Getting to Know Cris Bennett
The owner of Good Stuff lives his motto
of “Eat Good, Live Good, Do Good”
14
Renee Capozzola
Breaking records with beautiful
underwater photography
22
Dilan Mistry
A young entrepeneur who knows
how to reach his goals
37
Meet Ruby
A Golden Doodle addition to the family
The Portuguese Bend
National Horse Show
Rides Again
Pg 26
Lisa Boyd’s recipe will make
you say “happy Fall, y’all!”
Pg 35
philanthropy
34
Asia America Symphony Association
presents Annual David Benoit Tennis
Tournament, Dinner and Concert
A multi-Grammy winning musician,
great food and sportsmanship come
together for non-profit support
Around Town
30
See Beyond the Hill
Talented women empowering
each other
The Portuguese Bend National
Horse Show
Triumphantly returns in 2021
31
PEF Recycling Event
Kids show how recycling can
make a huge difference
PEF Toast on the Coast
An outdoor gala event for the
PV School District
32
PVHS Booster Club Kick-off Party
Getting together with friends
and neighbors for a good cause
33
Painting for Adults
It’s never too late to be creative
food
Painting for Adults
showcases talent
at any age
Pg 33
35
PV Eats by Lisa Boyd
A different take on the
Traditional Apple Pie
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Getting to Know...
CRIS BENNET
Owner, good stuff restaurant
pv profile
Cris Bennett is all about the good vibes and his life is a
testament to his motto, Eat Good, Do Good, Live Good.
Written by Melani Morose Edelstein
Photographed by Erik Jay
The Palos Verdes Peninsula has a way of imprinting
itself on the heart. Generation after generation
of families gravitate to the hill. PV offers a unique
twist on suburbia and an extraordinary place to
raise kids and live peacefully. So many different
kinds of people live and work amongst us and the
reasons they love PV are as varied as they are.
Take Cris Bennett, the venerable owner of Good
Stuff restaurant. “There is just a different vibe up
there. I really like PV, I really do,” says Bennett.
“It’s peaceful and quiet and safe and I really love
the dark. I love the darkness of PV a lot. It’s so
cool. At first it’s freaky but then it’s so dark and
so peaceful,” he explains with a nostalgic smile.
“Compared to the beach cities it’s just so peaceful,
quiet and safe. Really. When I first went back to
Hermosa it was so loud and bright. I couldn’t sleep,”
he says laughing.
The first Good Stuff opened in 1979 and today
Bennett operates four successful locations in Palos
Verdes, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and El
Segundo. “It’s my passion. I love my customers and
I get to know all my staff and its family. We serve
a healthy meal at a fair price, we know your name
and it’s important.”
More than four decades after opening his first
Good Stuff restaurant and despite a massive
unexpected shift in his business model during the
pandemic, Bennett and Good Stuff are still going
strong. Patriarch of a large family boasting many
children and grandchildren, Bennett is happily
engaged to long time south bay business owner
Dianne de la Garrigue. As the CEO, owner and
operator of Manhattan Beach’s Montage Boutique
Spa since 1989 she and Bennett are both deeply
committed to the community.
“We are both super vested in the south bay. She is
the best. She is my person and just understands,”
he explains. The couple are on the same page
when it comes to lifestyle. While they don’t have
immediate plans for a wedding they both love to
travel and enjoy hanging out with other south bay
residents at the restaurant of course but also at
community events like the recent BeachLife music
festival where Good Stuff helped feed the artists.
“Just do good, that’s my
signature trademark. It’s how I live.”
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pv profile
Left to right: Cierra (19),Cameron (27), Chase (25), Cris, Adam (48), Chad
(36) and Cody (12); not shown is Cassidy (32)
and just contributed so much food it was really
great,” he says proudly. Bennett has always known
that food does more than fill the belly. Food also
satisfies feelings and when you quench those
feelings with delicious healthy food the belly no
longer growls.
“I got my first job in a restaurant when I was 15
and I knew that’s what I wanted to do. I just always
loved the flow of the work. I love the customers
and working alongside other people and the hours
went by in the blink of an eye and I just always
knew serving people, working in a fast paced
environment with the public was what I wanted
to do and it worked out,” he says.
Bennett trusts his instincts.
2021 Beachlife Festival
Photographed by Brenda Cash
PV Magazine caught up with Cris Bennett and
Dianne de la Garrigue “vibing with friends and
living the beach life”. #beachlife
PV profile
At a stage in life when a lot of folks start thinking
about retirement Bennett admits he loves to golf,
workout and travel. He says he wants to spend
more time with the grandchildren and he is doing
that, but he’s not talking about retirement. When
the pandemic struck and the world closed down
Bennett took stock in his life.
“It just went crazy, everything went upside down.
My daughter actually had the idea to do something
to make a difference. All my kids are in the
restaurant with me and funny, they might have all
left at some point but they somehow all bounced
back, except one, everyone else came back to
the area. So the pandemic hit and my daughter
was like let’s help, we have to help. So she was
instrumental in the feeding of the first responders,
that was great.”
“We moved up here to PV and we realized there
wasn’t a lot of stuff up here to eat. We went to Red
Onion and Mama T’s and I started thinking about
how everything was changing and keeps changing.
Like the family dynamic and families needed a
place to eat with younger people moving in for the
lifestyle and the school district,” and he was right.
Good Stuff Palos Verdes has quickly become a
popular dining option.
“The restaurant has so many regular customers
it’s so great. People gather here and we use that
banquet room all the time. People come out in big
groups at the PV location. It’s a tight community
and we love it.” With a mutual commitment to do
good, live good and eat good the Palos Verdes
Peninsula, Cris Bennett and Good Stuff restaurant
will always be united.
Bennett and his team tapped into Good Stuff’s
large customer base, emailing over 40,000 people
asking for donations. Donate $20 and Good Stuff
would prepare two meals for health workers at the
Providence Little Company of Mary and Torrance
Memorial medical centers. His servers and staff
were honored and thrilled to make the food
deliveries and so many people were able to
engage in making a difference.
“We just flooded the hospitals with food and it was
amazing. We had so much support. Our customers
are the best, the kindest, the most generous and it
just felt like a blessing to feed these people,”
said Bennett.
“It was a crazy time, crazy. Nobody ever could
have anticipated that. We had 200 donations the
first day and eventually thousands. So we did
that for about six weeks and then we did a big
community food drive and started giving to police
departments and fire departments and we just
gave away so much food and we got overwhelmed
“Our customers
are the best, the
kindest, the most
generous and it
just felt like a
blessing to feed
these people.”
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In February, PVE resident and PVHS
AP Biology teacher, Renee Capozzola,
was named the 2021 Underwater
Photographer of the Year. Headquartered
in the United Kingdom and attracting
many thousands of entries annually
from photographers worldwide, the
Underwater Photography of the Year
contest is the world’s most prestigious
international underwater photography
competition. Renee made history by being
both the first woman and first American to
receive this tremendous honor.
PV profile
Renee Capozzola
First Woman and First American Ever to be Named
2021 Underwater Photographer of the Year!
Written by Melani Morose Edelstein
All photography shown by Renee Capozzola
Her success in this contest significantly
heightened media interest
in her photography and resulted
in Renee securing numerous
television appearances: locally
on KTLA, nationally on the Today
Show, and internationally with a
segment on France 2.
Most recently, Renee was named
the inaugural winner of the
“Female Fifty Fathoms Award”
presented by Oceanographic
Magazine and sponsored by Swiss
watch manufacturer, Blancpain.
The award was a new addition to
the Ocean Photography Awards
and the artists in competition were nominated and evaluated for not only their achievements, but also
their commitment and ability to inspire others.
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Other success Renee enjoyed in 2021 included winning the United Nations World Oceans Photo Day
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sustainable fishing practices. This picture, like many in her portfolio, is a split shot (or “over-under” image)
that simultaneously reveals the scenes above and below the water line. Renee also specializes in taking
fully underwater pictures of sharks and of turtles, like the one on the cover of this edition.
When Renee is not busy working on her photography or teaching her classes, she enjoys watching youth
baseball and cheering on her sons, Donovan (14) and Dean (9), or having coffee with her husband,
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PV young entrepreneur
Written by Gabriella Rudy
Palos Verdes native Dilan Mistry is an optimist
with faith in society and a strong
belief in the power of stories. Beginning
as a young student in the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Unified School District and continuing
today, Mistry has dedicated his life
to connecting people and communities to
the stories that live amongst us.
The filmmaker, entrepreneur, executive
producer and investor began his creative
and business endeavours as a Palos Verdes
High School student. He began his first
start up company, Dilan Mistry Films as a
student and quickly cashed in on the idea by
printing and selling t-shirts with the company’s
names emblazoned down the arm.
His interest in filmmaking and storytelling
was honed as a three year member of the
high school’s broadcast news program, Live
from 205 where he came to believe that
everybody has a story.
Young Entrepreneur
Dil an Mistry
As a self starter, Mistry is still gratified by
the Instagram account he began back in the
day @humansofpvhs. Each week, the account
posted a profile on a student or staff
member of PV High, revealing something
unique about them that the community was
unaware of.
“That’s probably one of the things that I’m
most proud of. The account is still active
and it’s so impactful,” Mistry says. “It really
has such an emotional value to it that it resonates
with people not just at PV High, but all
across the Peninsula. It breaks boundaries.”
Breaking boundaries is important to Mistry
due to his deep personal connection to the
South Bay community. As a middle schooler,
his mom Roma Mistry, retired from a law
career to support him and his sister by
working in leadership positions at their
schools and more notably The Peninsula
Education Foundation, simultaneously
making a name for herself in the Palos
Verdes community. As a result of his mom’s
dedication he grew up with a strong support
systemof family, friends, teachers and
mentors to whom he attributes much of his
current success.
“The people that shaped me growing up
always encouraged me to dream big and
pursue my passions from a really early age.
That’s one of the biggest reasons I started
@humansofpvhs, I really wanted to give
back and show my appreciation for my
community,” Mistry explains. While managing
this account and searching for untold
stories, Dilan was concurrently working on
various projects for Dilan Mistry Films.
“At first, I was literally doing anything I
could get my hands on, weddings, holiday
parties, you name it. But then I started
DMing brands on Instagram and offering to
take photos of their products in exchange
for the product itself. And from there, it just
took off,” he says.
Working with brands such as Meister
Watch, Thermo Tank, and Far Out Sunglasses
gave Dilan business experience,
which he soon channeled in the form of his
second company founded in high school,
Palos Verdes Tutoring Company. The company
employed Dilan’s peers in an effort to
pair students in need of scholarly assistance
with tutors who had taken their exact classes
with the same teachers years before.
“I wanted to do something where I could
be more on the business side,” Dilan said.
“At the time, working on Dilan Mistry Films,
I was the one behind the camera doing
everything. I wanted something different,
an experience where I could manage the
business from the top level.”
Despite never having tutored a single student
Dilan was able to turn a nice profit out
of his business model.
“It was super cool to get all my friends paid
and to make them a lot of money. We got
really creative with advertising. My friends
and I would print out flyers and put them all
over school in the most random spots like
on the security’s golf carts and in the bathroom
stalls, and it surprisingly worked really
well,” he says. “PV Tutoring Company was
my first real taste of the business world and
it definitely helped me discover that that’s
the world I belong in.”
This realization motivated Dilan to attend
Chapman University to pursue his passions.
Drawn to the collaborative environment
the university fostered, Dilan utilized the
Neil Chabria, real estate developer, and Dilan
Mistry at the grand opening of H2O Hermosa.
resolve of his college community to help
him create the two companies that he
runs today, NativeFour and Intertidal LA.
NativeFour, is a commercial production
company that specializes in telling stories
of drive and determination. Dilan and his
partner/director, Cameron Thuman, work
with clients to evoke motivational and underdog
stories that define the brands they
partner with. Mistry is proud of the work
he does. Most notably, he and his team
recently celebrated the premier of one
NativeFour’s films “The Spirit of AMG: The
Silber-Sau” at the famous Chinese theater
in Hollywood.
“The vision for the company is to keep
growing it, to keep working with more creatives,
sign more directors to our roster and
continue to meet really cool and inspiring
people and tell their stories,” Dilan said. “It’s
all very similar to @humansofpvhs honestly,
I guess that was part of the inspiration.”
The inspiration morphed into the creation
of the second company that Dilan leads
today, Intertidal LA, which was founded
two months before the pandemic began.
The initial intent of the business was simply
to make quick money to put toward films
for NativeFour.
“In this business, you need capital,” Dilan
said. “ I saw this opportunity where we
were doing videos and getting asked, ‘Can
you get results from them? Can you vertically
integrate them?’ Once I realized that I
could, Intertidal LA was born.”
Dilan Mistry and Cameron Thuman, film director,
on set for NativeFour.
The full-service marketing company gained
traction quickly, and within the first six
months of its launch, Dilan had signed
multiple LA-centric clients. The main goal of
Intertidal LA today is to fill any gaps companies
may have in their marketing agendas
and continue to support their clients once
these issues have been fixed. And his favorite
part: both Intertidal LA and NativeFour
maintain Dilan’s strong connections to the
South Bay community that he cherishes.
“I’ve always thought that the best way
to give back to my community for the
ways they’ve supported me is to support
them right back, and that’s exactly what
NativeFour and Intertidal LA do,” Dilan
said. “Whether it’s working for the biggest
brands in the world or small businesses in
Palos Verdes, I’ve found a way to do both.”
Along with the progress he made in college
creating and defining his companies before
he graduated, Dilan made connections
at school that have been integral to both
his business and personal growth. Today,
he takes pride in maintaining those connections
and strengthening them, but especially
in passing them along to others, just as he
did back in high school.
“The thing that brings me the most satisfaction
and enjoyment is taking two people
who have no idea that one another exists,
introducing them, watching them do something
incredible together, and knowing that
I had a small part of it,” he says. “That’s what
I did in high school, that’s what I did in college,
and that’s what I continue to do now.”
Dilan Mistry at his
Hermosa Beach office.
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Palos Verdes Magazine recently sat down with Genevieve Trousdale,
an interior designer and new resident of Palos Verdes.
Originally from Louisiana and, though she’ll be a Californian
for life (and wouldn’t mind a stint in Europe), she will always
remember and pay homage to her Southern roots.
Given your business expertise and the nature of what
you do, what advice can you offer to the residents
of Palos Verdes?
Honor the view. Striking a balance between letting
the scenery sing and framing it with a complementary
interior setting can be challenging for someone that
isn’t blessed with an eye for design. If you are reading
this, you likely have great pride in living on our peninsula.
I would encourage you to hire a professional early
who best fits your personality so that you don’t waste
your time trying to get it right yourself.
What prompted you to start your own business?
I’m one of those rare individuals who knew when I came into the world that I wanted to be an interior designer.
Every step of the way was thoughtful about my career (design school, internships, travels) and propelled me to
where I am today. A decade across the globe on assignment to design royal estates, ski chalets, a European pieda-terre
and plenty of stateside homes for people that aren’t in the limelight, the significant business skills I gained,
strong working relationships with vendors I forged and the “masters” (in design conception, implementation and
installation) I earned for a healthy recipe to open up my own studio.
How does your company serve the community (and beyond)?
Circa Genevieve ID is a full-service interior design firm, which means we can start the project from day one of
conception all the way down to stocking your bar to provide a convenient, turn-key experience for moving into
your new home. Our firm regularly designs and manages renovations, remodels and procures all types of fixtures
and furnishings. We handle all the details you’d rather not handle, design elegant solutions to problems and deliver
a level of service that you cannot otherwise find.
Rather than imposing my own personal style on a client’s home, I like to say that we are a “chameleon for our clients”,
meaning we can cater to any style from contemporary, Spanish, coastal to historically significant, eclectic or exotic.
All photos by Amy Barnard Photography
How can residents get in touch with you, Genevieve?
Email me a quick note at hello@circagenevieve.com.
Let’s meet at The Yellow Vase in Malaga for coffee
and a croissant. Follow all that our studio is up to on
Instagram@circagenevieve. Would love to hear
from you! Everyone has been so welcoming and we
are so thankful to call Palos Verdes home.
s p e c i a l a d v e r t o r i a l

2021 Portuguese Bend National Horse Show
Photo Gallery by Brenda Cash
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A R O U N D T O W N
Left to Right:
Corry Matthews, Jenna Gaudet, Michelle Gaudet, Aura Imbarus
CIM models with Stephanie Ugochi, designer, and Jenna Gaudet,
Bella D’ Alfonso, Dhanu Prathap, and Edward Trica, local talent
Left to Right:
Condruta Julia Fosman, Damaris Radut,
Daniela Podobea, opera singer, Aneta Mihailescu,
Andreea Horja, Mirela Dumitrescu, Consul of Romania,
Aura Imbarus, Lidia Diana Fitarau, Alina Petri Margolis
See Beyond the Hill
Photographed by Brenda Cash
Connecting Palos Verdes women and highlighting their outstanding
accomplishments was the mission of the very first See Beyond the Hill
Conference, held at the beautiful Mary and Joseph Retreat Center
in September.
The event, created by PV residents Aura Imbarus and Corry Matthews,
was the first ever women’s empowerment conference to be held in
Palos Verdes. The two women envisioned a conference to empower
female entrepreneurs by bringing together local and world respected
speakers, high class entertainment and business leadership.
The conference was based on four pillars. Mental health and psychology,
business and leadership, fashion and lifestyle and fitness
and nutrition.
Many Palos Verdes based businesses including the Yellow Vase and
Lunada Market & Deli provided food and drinks to attendees. The Peninsula
Education Foundation benefitted by receiving $3000 from the
silent auction proceeds. Jenna Gaudet, the 17-year-old Palos Verdes
High School student and owner and founder of The Picnic Chick, was
awarded the first ever young entrepreneur’s scholarship.
A R O U N D T O W N
PEF Recycling Event
Written by Rob Wynne
More than two tons of electronic waste from old televisions,
cell phones, laptops, computers, iPads and other items were
collected from September 20-24 at middle schools in Palos
Verdes. The initiative was led by Los Angeles recycling firm
Gizmogo and the Peninsula Education Foundation. The value
of all the recycled items, with a minimum value of $2000, will
be tallied up then donated from Gizmogo to the Peninsula
Education Foundation.
Students, teachers, parents and other community members
dropped off e-waste items to Palos Verdes Intermediate
School, Miraleste Intermediate School, Ridgecrest Intermediate
School, and the Peninsula Education Foundation
Office. According to the United Nations, only 17% of e-waste
is recycled around the world. E-waste contains toxic poisons
like mercury, cadmium and lead, so thanks to this effort,
thousands of pounds of toxic materials were kept out of Los
Angeles landfills.
In this photo, students and officials stand in front of a
small sample of the collected items donated by the Palos
Verdes community. The mission of Peninsula Education
Foundation is to raise and grant funds to enhance educational
excellence for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School
District (PVPUSD) students (www.pef.org).
Left to Right:
Christine Byrne, Executive Director, Peninsula Education Foundation
Zade Innocent, 8th grader; Giovanna Wynne, 7th grader
Micah Farrell, Principal, Palos Verdes Intermediate School
“We were happy to partner with Gizmogo to raise funds
for the PEF and to raise awareness about the importance
of recycling to students throughout Palos Verdes,”
Christine Byrne, executive director of the PEF, said. “We
were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response by the
community and grateful for the leadership exhibited by
our three middle school principals.”
Gizmogo (www.gizmogo.com) is an online platform
that pays customers to recycle small electronic items
such as cell phones, iPads, laptops, drones and similar
items. “Hopefully this is the first of many such programs
that will raise money for school districts in Los
Angeles and throughout California,” James Wang, CEO
of Gizmogo, said.
pv community
The Portuguese Bend National
Horse Show is back in the saddle again.
Written by Melani Morose Edelstein
The PBNHS made its triumphant return to Palos Verdes’ Ernie Howlett Park
September 10-12 and by all accounts it was a resounding success. After
Covid forced the cancellation of the 2020 event, this year’s 63rd annual three
day spectacle, which was themed “jumping back into the ring with love,”
welcomed very happy equestrians and equestrian lovers from all over the
Western United States.
The PBNHS is sponsored by the Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital
(PCCH) an all volunteer organization that raises money for Children’s Hospital
Los Angeles (CHLA.). Since its inception the PCCH has proudly donated over
18 million dollars to CHLA.
The event, which draws national attention to the Peninsula, appeals to
families and folks of all ages and features not just equestrian events but also
pony rides, puppet shows, animal games, face painting and plenty of delicious
food and drinks.
The 64th annual PBNH is scheduled for September 9-11, 2022.
PEF Toast on the Coast
OUTDOOR COASTAL FESTIVAL
Roessler Point in Malaga Cove, at 300 Paseo del Mar, will be the location for the first
“Toast on the Coast” outdoor festival on Nov. 6, 12 - 5 p.m., to raise funds for the Palos
Verdes Peninsula school district. Roessler Point, with its lovely views of the Pacific
Ocean, is tucked away in the esteemed Malaga Cove area of Palos Verdes Estates and
a fitting landmark for the first Toast on the Coast experience. This outdoor event will
bring together the community to socialize safely and enjoy the coastal vibes, live music,
food and drinks.
General admission for Toast on the Coast is $125 and includes premium food, wine and
cocktail tastings, and live music by Fast Times, X-Wire, James McKenna, Xander Marsden
and the PV Jazz Combo. For those who prefer a more exclusive offering, VIP Lounge
admission is $250. Private cabanas are also available for parties of 10 at $4000. Tickets
are limited, due to location capacity, buying tickets early is suggested.
Produced by the Palos Verdes community, Toast on the Coast brings neighbors from
around the PV peninsula and surrounding cities together for a fun-filled, beautiful day
outdoors while supporting the Peninsula Education Foundation (PEF). PEF raises funds to ensure each child in the PV
Peninsula School District (PVPUSD) has a chance at an excellent education. Monies raised each year supports elementary
P.E. teachers, music teachers, library aides, academic and comprehensive counselors, college and career center staff,
scholarships, STEM programs, teaching positions, and teacher grants.
Event sponsors include Tito’s Vodka, Jaguar Land Rover South Bay, Gray Whale Gin and 15/40 Productions. Participating restaurants
include Bettolino Kitchen, The Rex Steakhouse, Locale 90, Hennessy’s, HT Grill, El Pollo Inka, Rebel Republic and more.
For tickets and more information, visit: toastonthecoastpv.com.
For more information on the Peninsula Education Foundation visit pvpef.org.
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A R O U N D T O W N
PVHS Booster Club Kick-Off Party
at the Shannon home in Lunada Bay, September 17, 2021.
Karen Zane, Bethlyn Dawson and Melissa Heinze
Holly and Chris Corman
PV High Principal, interim, Carter Paysinger and Dean Decker
A R O U N D T O W N
Painting for Adults
Written and Photographed by Erik Jay
The post Covid dust is settling and it has left a wake of new dawn for many
places, giving a chance of a comeback or the unfortunate and unforeseen
retirement. There is a scene of “what used to be,” and even though it has
“only” been one year, the wake of reality has settled in. Meet Erick Miseroy,
school teacher and now operator of VP Fine Art. Erick is a Photography
Teacher, encompassing the development of the arts with his students. As a
local member of the community, he has his finger on the local pulse. There
was a hot spot in town; 439 6th Street; a place where many peninsula based
residents would come down to learn the art of oil painting. A lot of hot spots
ran cool after Covid, but Erick was not going to allow any more dimming of
the arts to happen. He took a brave plunge, stepped in and took over “the
place to paint”. Peninsula-wide, VP Fine Art was the place to gather, get the
balance of art and a lively downtown atmosphere. Casual in nature, plentiful
in individual instruction, one can choose to study art to be a professional, or
incorporate it along the way of your weekly get-a-way from the work week. It
is truly what you make of it. Never short on good vibes, family or self, it is the
place to paint. A few minor adjustments and a quick move across the street
to 430 for a better suited setting, VP Fine Art brought back everyone’s favorites—Lisa
McDill and Catherine Garneau to provide the individual instruction,
respecting the artist’s pace and supporting the level of goal each painter has.
pv community
Small classes fill quickly and Summer is here, so call (310) 547-3158 for current
availability and rates.
Kristin Borden and Dan Cote
Alyson Decker & Kellie Stender
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Kim & John Bradley and Kelly Walsh
Craig Quinn, Keyla Montgomery and Alex Shen
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Frances Blair, Britta Shannon, Brook Lane,
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Meredith and Blake Edwards
Allyson Shen, Julie Zavarella, Lisa Roah and Gina Ballard
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Lisa Boyd’s
RUSTIC APPLE PIE
Raise your hand if you’re scared to make an apple pie. Don’t worry, apple pies scare me too! Did you know there
is a simplified way you can make almost any fruit pie? It’s called a galette, although I prefer to call it a “Rustic Pie”.
Rustic means plain and simple, so making a pie that tastes incredible but that is “plain and simple” to make
should take some of the pressure off. Try it! And let me know how it goes. Hope you enjoy!
pv paletE
Ingredients:
½ tsp lemon zest (½ lemon)
1½ tsp lemon juice
5 medium Golden Delicious Apples*; peeled, cored
and thinly sliced (about 1/8” thick)
½ cup granulated sugar, plus more for dusting crust
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 / 8 tsp allspice
1 / 8 tsp kosher salt
ASIA AMERICA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
D av i d B e n o i t
Annual Tennis Tournament, Dinner & Concert
The Asia America Symphony Association (AASA) is hosting
its annual David Benoit concert and dinner event with
silent and live auction at the Palos Verdes Golf Club on
Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
The dinner and concert will take place in conjunction with
AASA’s annual charity tennis tournament held earlier in
the day, and will include an elegant cocktail reception and
dinner, followed by an intimate performance by AASA
Music Director David Benoit, members of the Pacific Vision
Youth Symphony and special guest recording artists.
David Benoit says, “This will be an evening of fun and
music—featuring an all-star jazz jam session with a band,
including special guests who are national recording artists.
Our tennis event is always a blast and we are thrilled to be
able to present it again, after a year’s absence. The funds
we raise go directly to the very talented young people in
our orchestra—so they can prosper in music. It is truly a joy
to work with these future musicians.”
The Asia America Symphony Association is a 501(c)(3)
Charitable Non-profit organization. Your participation will
support its innovative Concert Series and Youth Symphony
Programs directed by five-time Grammy nominee, jazz pianist
David Benoit who is the symphony’s Musical Director and
Conductor. Your support will also enable AASA to continue
funding opportunities for youth and provide diverse “East
meets West” musical programs.
Tickets for the concert and dinner are available online at
AASymphony.org; call the AASA office at (310) 377-8977
or email: aasa@aasymphony.org
½ tsp vanilla
1 tablespoon tapioca flour
(this thickens the juices so they don’t overflow)
1 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg, slightly beaten
Directions:
• Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
• Prepare your favorite pie crust dough or purchase from the store.
• Zest the Lemon. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, apples, sugar, spices, vanilla and tapioca to a medium bowl. Mix gently,
coating all of the apples with the juices and spices. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Take out one pack of pie crust dough from the refrigerator.
• When apples have rested for about 5 minutes, roll out pie crust into one large circle.
• Place apple mixture in the middle of the rolled-out pie crust.
• Place small pieces of butter on top of apples.
• Fold edges over the apple mixture leaving a portion of the apples in the middle uncovered.
• Brush the slightly beaten egg on top of the exposed pie crust with a pastry brush. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
on top of egg wash.
• Bake at 375°F for 30-40 minutes. Make sure pie crust has browned slightly. Once cooked, remove from oven and place on
wire rack to cool. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Yum!!
*NOTE: You can substitute any apple. Just know that if you use a juicier apple, you may end up with a watery pie. Whatever you use, it will taste amazing!
Lisa Boyd – Baker Boyd’s Batch
Cooking Classes – Recipes – Baked Goods
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Latest info and classes: www.bakerboydsbatch.com
Contact: bakerboydsbatch@gmail.com
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MEET RUBY
pv pets
The Goralik family gained
a new member, a golden doodle!
Written by Renee Jaco
Ruby joined Daniel, Summer and Hudson this summer
and is a bona fide teddy bear. Named after Hudson’s love for
Ruby’s Diner Oreo shakes, Ruby’s personality mirrors that level
of sweetness. Ruby and the Goraliks found each other at a
Thousand Oaks breeder after the family was on the wait list
since August of 2020. When picking out a dog at the breeder,
Ruby immediately ran up to the family, jumping up and licking
them in a kind greeting. While all of the other dogs had
found shade due to the 100 degree heat, she immediately
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it’s time for play, she is chasing six-year-old Hudson around
the backyard in countless circles, and vice versa. A hobby of
Ruby’s is being on shoe and sock watch at the house, trying
to score any chewable personal items that we have to offer.
One of her favorite pastimes is digging through the laundry
basket—anything seized from there is a real treasure in
the dog world.
Ruby is part of the family already. Their love for Ruby shows
in the special treatment she receives: she loves “Daddy’s
Home-made Burger Night” where she will rack up on some
wagyu beef and she has a personal tile in her crate where
she sleeps at night to keep her cool even with her thick coat
of fur. After wanting a dog for years, the Goraliks could not
have dreamt up a more loving, loyal, smart, energetic,
intuitive and fun dog as Ruby.
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Number of Sales
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Highest Sale
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$10,430,000
$3,028,301
$69,650,920
21-Sep
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