Food + Beverage

The Most Memorable View of All

At Kincaid's, Hospitality is Always on the Menu Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided The view has always been one of Kincaid’s greatest draws. Perched above the water on the Redondo Beach Pier, the restaurant offers front-row seats to sunsets, sailboats, and the Pacific Ocean. But long after the last bite, General Manager Isbhak Vazquez and Sales & Events Coordinator Janee Funderburk hope guests remember something else entirely: how they were made to feel. “I like to say [the...

Food + Beverage

Exclusively Created for Redondo Beach City Lifestyle! MARINE LAYER

A vodka twist on a margarita, layered with blackberry, lemon, and a hint of vanilla for a silky, citrus-forward finish. Article by GEORGIA’S MIXOLOGIST JOE FISCHER | Photography by EVAN SCHERMERHORN COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 2 oz- Vodka 3/4 oz- Fresh Lemon Juice 1/4 oz- Cointreau 3/4 oz- Blackberry Vanilla Syrup   SYRUP INGREDIENTS 1 cup- Fresh Blackberries 1 cup- Granulated Sugar 1 cup- Water 1 oz- Pure Vanilla Extract   GARNISH Mint sprig Lemon wheel Sea Salt ...

Food + Beverage

Crafting a Good Time

At Georgia’s Lounge, Lisa Hemmat-Lupercio Brings Experience, Community, and Fun to the Table Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided For Georgia’s new owner, Lisa Hemmat-Lupercio, hospitality has always been about more than what’s on the menu. It is about bringing people together, creating experiences, and, above all, having a good time. “I was born and raised in it,” Hemmat-Lupercio said. Her parents owned a tavern, restaurant, and nightclubs in Washington State, and she grew up...

Food + Beverage

All the Right Ingredients

How Kent Land Turned a Love of Pizza into a Thriving Family Business Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided For Kent Land, it really is all about the dough. It’s the foundation of every pizza he makes, the element he obsessed over when he first began experimenting in his Redondo Beach kitchen, and ultimately, the inspiration behind the name of the business he and his family have built: Landoughs. However, the dough is only one of the ingredients in Land’s recipe for success...

Home + Design

Love Where You Live

Custom Design & Construction Helps South Bay Homeowners Tell Their Story Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided Every home has a story. It's where birthdays are celebrated, children take their first steps, holidays become traditions, and the moments we cherish become lifelong memories. As families grow and seasons of life change, homes often need to change with them. The best remodels don't rewrite that story; they create space for the next chapter. That understanding has been...

Beauty

Confidence Never Goes Out of Style

For Cindy Morales, transformation isn’t just what we see in the mirror—it’s how we see ourselves Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided Confidence has a way of changing everything. It can soften self-doubt, inspire bold decisions, and, in the hands of the right leader, become something contagious. For Glow Haus founder Cindy Morales, confidence has become the foundation of a business that is transforming more than skin. It's changing the ways in which women see themselves...

Life + Culture

Restoring Redondo’s Roots

Meet the Dedicated Team Preserving the Stories, People, and Places that Built Redondo Beach Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided Next to a towering Southern Magnolia tree in Heritage Court sits one of Redondo Beach's best kept secrets—the Redondo Beach Historical Museum. Managed by the City of Redondo Beach’s Community Services Department, Heritage Court preserves and shares the city’s story. Housed in the charming Queen Anne-style home that was relocated and preserved for...

Real Estate

Still Feel Lucky?

Local Realtor Matt Cox Reflects on Raising Four Kids Under Six and the Year That Redefined What Matters Most Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided A year ago, Matt Cox, founder of COVE & KEY Real Estate, was preparing for a life-changing milestone. Already the father of Chloe and Graham, he and his wife Brittany were counting down the days until the arrival of twin girls—a surprise that would instantly double the size of their family. While family and friends congratulated...

Finance + Legal Services

The Sweetest Part of Their Job

At Sweet Lawyers, Four-Legged Companions Do More Than Brighten the Office—They Reduce Stress, Spark Connection, and Keep Employees Grounded Throughout the Day Article and Photography by Lesley A. Rollo In the office on any given day, a wagging tail might appear in a doorway, a puppy might make the rounds for attention, or coworkers might pause from their busy schedules to watch two dogs play in the hallway. For a law firm focused on personal injury cases, where emotions can run high and stress...

Local Services

I Got You

More Than Police Dogs, Redondo Beach's K9 Officers Are Partners, Protectors, and Family Article by Lesley A. Rollo | Photography by Provided When Officer Danny Haley opened the kennel door to meet Ace, the German Shepherd who would become his first K9 partner, he had no idea that moment would shape the next six years of his life—or that one day, the retired police dog would become part of the Haley family. “He was sitting in front of me, and he just puts his paw up on my shoulder,” Haley...