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I was 13 years old when I got my first job and it
was at the General Store sweeping the parking lot.
When I was in high school I was slinging sandwiches
at Kelly , s Korner. The Peninsula is in my DNA.
PV Native
Michael Zislis
Returns to his PV Roots
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Written by Kristin Borden
Photographed by Erik Jay
HOME GROWN AND HOME BREWS
In order to understand the dynamics behind Michael Zislis,
it is important to know about his Palos Verdes childhood and
how it set the stage for his innovative entrepreneurial spirit
that led him to where he is today. He boasts a huge portfolio
packed with a variety of restaurants, luxury hotel concepts and
a philanthropic community spirit that commands the respect of
the entire South Bay.
His connection to the Palos Verdes community is one that he
gratefully acknowledges. His father, George, was a cardiologist
and his mother, Rose, stayed home to take care of Michael
and his eight brothers and sisters. Four of the eight kids were
adopted, including Michael. He was born in Compton and
became part of the Zislis family at seven days old. He attended
Dapplegray, Rancho Vista and Rolling Hills High School.
The Zislis family home was located behind the General
Store in Rolling Hills Estates. At 13-years-old, he got a job there
sweeping the parking lot on the weekends. He learned how to
brew beer that same year. Before cell phones and the internet,
there was Popular Science Magazine, where he got the idea
to order his first home brewing kit. The Post Office next to the
General Store is where he bought and mailed the money order
for his first kit. “It was $16.95 plus postage and six weeks later,
the kit was delivered” said Zislis. “I was experimenting and aging
beer in one of the refrigerators in our garage because with nine
kids, you need multiple refrigerators.” He laughed and went on
to tell us that his parents thought it was part of “an experiment
for a science project and at age 13, I think more than anything, I
just wanted to be able to make my own alcohol to drink because
I thought it was cool.”
He went to USC, was majoring in economics and was
simultaneously becoming a master brewer. He realized
that school wasn’t for him and dropped out to follow his passion,
brewing beer. The story switches back to PV as he credits a
Palos Verdes family, the Johnsons, as “giving him his first big
break” by letting him lease their building in Hermosa Beach,
which he says, “was the perfect location for a brewery.” This first
brewery in Hermosa was funded by investors and began his
epic 30-year journey of building breweries, restaurants and a
nationally recognized luxury-hotel brand, Shade Hotel.
Michael’s innovative entrepreneurial spirit is the reason for his
30-year tenure. He once again rose to the occasion during the
pandemic by lobbying for more outdoor seating solutions for
local restaurants in the South Bay. He came up with creative
ideas for matching gift cards to support his employees and
while other restaurants were closing, he bought a new building
for a restaurant to launch his latest and greatest, The Brews
Hall in Hermosa Beach.
Coming full circle and returning to where it started continues
to be a theme in this story. Twenty five years ago, he owned
and opened his first brewery, Brewski’s which was at the
exact same location where The Brews Hall is today. He sold
Brewski’s to a business partner back then who turned it into
a Mediterranean restaurant. He laughed and said, “I couldn’t
even drive through Hermosa Beach for five years because
I was so mad, but now I’m back!”
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The Zislis family: Andrea , Michael, Michael Jr. (29 years old),
Sam (10 years old), Ben (12 years old), Ava (10 years old), Mila (14 years old).
Success means nothing
if it is not shared
with others who are
less fortunate.
I am grateful that my
successes have afforded
me the opportunity to do so.
FAMILY AND PHILANTHROPY
It is hard to tell if it was his upbringing or simply part of
his makeup but once you talk to him, one thing’s for sure:
he works hard and cares very deeply about his family and
community. I immediately got the sense from talking to him
that he loves people and that’s at the core of everything he
does for his family, community and employees.
Michael lives in Manhattan Beach with his six children and
they range in age from 29 to 10-year-old twins. His wife,
Andrea, helped him raise the two older children from a
previous relationship. Two of his children go to school in
Palos Verdes. He tells us “It almost seems natural to me to
have a bunch of kids since I came from a family with nine.”
We met up with him a few times this month and the more
people we talked to about this story, the more kudos he got
for not just his business savvy but also for his philanthropic
spirit. The first time we ran into him was at Walk with Sally’s
summer fundraising event, White Light White Night. As we
started our walk around the food area, we noticed that most
of the restaurants represented were owned by Zislis and
two of our favorite samplings were from his places.
Wrapping up our interview, we asked Michael to tell us one
of the things of which he is most proud. “My wife knows...
one of the things I am very passionate about is being
asked to join the Board of Directors at Torrance
Memorial Hospital.” Judith Gassner, Senior Development/
Principal Gifts at Torrance Memorial, told us, “Michael has
always had a passion for Torrance Memorial. Growing
up with eight siblings, Torrance Memorial was the family
hospital and his children were born here. Michael’s
generosity knows no bounds and his entrepreneurial DNA
shines in the boardroom. Gifted with unfailing good will,
we are grateful for his never-ending support.”
From philanthropy to his own business ventures, Michael’s
passion and love for the Peninsula and entire South Bay,
shines through all that he does.
the
brews
hall
It's a compilation of
my thirty years in the
restaurant and brewery
business. I've got my
best recipes for beers
and my most popular
dishes all kind of rolled
into one concept.
The Brews Hall in Hermosa Beach opened this past
summer and is the latest restaurant to be added to his
family of restaurants. The Brews Hall is located on the
Hermosa Beach pier and consists of four unique food
partnerships under one roof with samplings from
George Lopez’s, Chingon Kitchen, Colin Cowherd’s,
The Herd, Chicken T.W.I.L.I. and Zislis’s own, Rock’N Fish.
The partnership with George Lopez and Colin Cowherd
has a sister location in Torrance that freshly brews the
award winning beers and seltzers that are served at
The Brews Hall.
Once again, Michael Zislis’s vision to create the perfect
“community hub” with great drinks and awesome food
has been met with The Brews Hall.
Discover more at www.thebrewshall.com
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Left to Right:
Adam Goldberg, Colin Cowherd, Michael Zislis,
George Lopez and Dave Furano
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WALK WITH SALLY
WHITE LIGHT WHITE NIGHT 2021
Photographed by Erik Jay and Brenda Cash
On August 21, 2021 Walk With Sally hosted the annual, White Light
White Night evening event in El Segundo. The beautiful venue was a
perfect outdoor location tented in white and complete with plenty of
room to walk around comfortably. It was a magical evening with a
live music performance , fantastic food from local restaurants, signature
cocktails and fun auction items.
PV was well represented at the event through resident attendees as
well as PV business owners including Lauren Dennis-Perelmuter who
partnered with Suzy Zimmerman and State Farm to bring Art Box
Academy to kids whose loved ones are affected by cancer. PV
native, Michael Zislis showcased several of his restaurants through
tastings at the event. WWS Founder, Nick Arquette, credits the
community of Palos Verdes for being a critical part of the growth of
the organization through the years. Walk with Sally serves children
affected by cancer in several Palos Verdes schools, in addition to 74
other schools around LA County and beyond. For more information
about the organization and it’s mission and mentorship program:
walkwithsally.org
philanthropy
The General Store
Kelly’s Korner
Written and Photographed by Erik Jay
In 1938, Rolling Hills took a big leap forward by opening
the Rolling Hills Market, next known as the “General
Store” where such staples as a post office, clothing store,
feed store, sandwich shop and more have existed over
the years.
The area was sparsely lined with new homes and the
“Farm-to-Market” road project was an installed street
that went from Anaheim Street and Gaffey Street
through Malaga Cove. Rolling Hills Market found itself
perfectly nestled between the two stops. People would
pull up to the modest white structure and park their
horses and cars for fresh local produce. A.E Hanson,
Landscape Architect and president of The Palos Verdes
Corporation, recalled the bust of the depression of
’29 slowing down the economic expansions that was
originally intended for the area, creating a more modest
“country lifestyle” rather than the affluent community
decorated with spacious estates that had been
originally planned. As a result, the small local market
was a perfect fit, keeping the isolated community away
from the bang and boom environment in local towns.
There are some things better left untouched and our
General Store is one of them. It has served generations
who have identified it as part of their upbringing, giving
memories to so many who have grown up here.
This simplistic representation of a lost time has remained
a treasure in the community. The latest generation
celebrates Kelly’s Korner, a larger-than-life sandwich
shop in the smallest part of the structure.
Kelly’s Korner is a family run establishment (still owned
by Brian Kelly who took it over from his father) and a
legendary stop for a sandwich that takes your taste
buds back in time. Remember when food was
real and a few bites meant something? It still does
here and the big question one is left with is, “Now
what do I do with the other three-quarters of this
monster sandwich?”
We are no stranger to local legends in this community.
We love our history and we love watching members
of our community make history. The General Store is
not just an old structure, but an ingredient that runs
parallel with giants like Olmsted, Vanderlip and Hanson.
The old wood boards and red-roof structure has
seen over 80 years of service to our community. The
character and life it brings is as fresh as a Kelly’s Korner
sandwich, so if you are looking to step back in time,
this little area will give you that feeling.
Left to Right, Tori DeTally, Cathy and Darrin Eades, Tony Giuliano, Leslee
Smart Leahy , Bill and Jennifer Kirk and Jennifer and John Mentesana
Michael Zislis, Kristin Borden, Dan Cote
Dan Cote, Nick Arquette, Kristin Borden
Kristin and David Conforti
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philanthropy
National Charity League
2021 Senior Recognitions
Two Chapters,One Tradition
Established in Los Angeles, California in 1925, and
incorporated in 1958, National Charity League, Inc. is the
nation’s pre- mier mother-daughter non-profit organization.
Currently, the organization has over 200,000
Members and Alumnae in 286 Chapters that thrive in 31
states nationwide. Members have contributed nearly 3
million volunteer hours to more than 6,000 local
philanthropy partners, creating a national annual $68
million philanthropic impact last year alone.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula currently hosts two chapters
of this organization, Peninsula and Palos Verdes. They
both work under the same core program for mothers and
daughters, grades 7-12, to embrace philanthropy,
leadership and culture.
https://www.nationalcharityleague.org/
philanthropy
The Peninsula Chapter of National Charity League honors
the Class of 2021 at Annual Medallion Reception, "The Best
is Yet to Come" The Peninsula Chapter of the National
Charity League, Inc. celebrated its graduating high school
seniors on July 17 at its Medallion Senior Recognition
Reception. The reception took place at the Beverly
Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Each senior Ticktocker was
presented in a white dress ceremony that included a
tribute to the girls and their six years of outstanding
service and leadership. This annual reception is typically
held in the spring, but was postponed due to the
pandemic. 2021 NCL Peninsula President Colleen Post
noted the elegant centerpieces and bouquets adorned
with succulents, a symbol of enduring and timeless love,
stating, "the succulents are also tenacious and often
flourish in very difficult circumstances reminding us that
we are stronger than we realize." Together, the 26 young
women of the Class of 2021 Ticktockers volunteered 16,709
hours over the course of six years. The National Charity
League, Inc., offers mothers and daughters opportunities
to strengthen their special bond while focusing on serving
the community and developing future women leaders.
The Peninsula Chapter owns and operates its own Thrift
Shop, raising revenue year-round to support college
scholarships for local students and numerous
philanthropies in the South Bay.
https://www.nationalcharityleague.org/peninsula
From top left: Rowan Moore, Graysen Bradley, Parker Fry
(Fifth row) Allyson Harder, Sophie Geniesse, Mackenzie Shannon, Megan O’Brien
(Fourth row) Cambell Harrigian, Alexandra Wescott, Ryann Levendusky
(Third row) Rachel Post, Samantha Laurin, Lauren Feingold, Nicole Rasmussen
(Second row) Charlotte Teets, Sydney Merchant, Annalise Chae, Daisy Robertson
(Front row) Emily Typrowicz, Mia Dellovade, Victoria Moll, Katelyn Lem, Kate Hoyne
Palos Verdes Chapter Photos by Dave Nichols Photography
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ack to school 2021
back to school 2021
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Prepared For Life
“Be prepared” is the Boy Scout motto, but no one
could anticipate being prepared for the ongoing
pandemic. However, Boy Scout Troop 783 of
Rolling Hills Estates has managed to both survive
and thrive.
To adapt, Troop 783 restructured the format of
their meetings and outings to comply with everchanging
local county and State guidelines. Their
meetings went online, but scouts remained
engaged and resilient by helping the community
via a trash pick-up at Cabrillo Beach, removing
invasive vegetation at Lunada Canyon, planting
native plants at White Point Nature Preserve,
landscaping for Southern California Live Steamers
at Wilson Park, restoring trail markers at George F.
Canyon, and building cat trees for spcaLA Animal
Shelter in Long Beach, dog beds for Harbor Animal
Care Center, nursery tables for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, bow stands for South Bay Archery Club, and
benches for Ascension Lutheran Church. Socially distanced hikes took place and troop overnight campouts were modified to
familycampouts with each scout camping with family instead of the entire troop. Camping in small cohorts was eventually
allowed as state mandates were relaxed. In August of 2020, a small group of older scouts spent a week backpacking 58 miles
and ascended Mount Whitney. More recently, a small group of older scouts spent 12 days backpacking Philmont Scout
Ranch in New Mexico and enjoyed activities such as tomahawk-throwing, cowboy action shooting, and learning the true
meaning of teamwork.
Despite all of the challenges and restrictions, eleven scouts earned the rank of Eagle during the past year and were honored
at the Troop’s recent Court of Honor. Forever more, Benjamin Choi, Meiers Dixon, Aidan Forsey-Smerek, Nicky Hama, Rhys
Hendershot, Chase Houske, Harrison Lennertz, Toby Park, Landon Rheuark, Tyler Thymes, and Wyatt Wang will be
recognized as Eagle Scouts. Troop 783 honored Assistant Scoutmaster and outgoing Troop Committee Chair, Dr. Chip
Houske, for his commitment and contributions to Scouting over the past seven years.
Troop 783 has been meeting at Rolling Hills United Methodist
Church since 1965 and is focused on helping youth become
“Prepared for Life.” For more information on Troop 783 and
Scouting, please visit
https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop783RollingHillsEstates.
philanthropy
Spotlight on an Eagle Scout
Harrison Tyler Lennertz has been a scout since he was 6 years old. He
returned to Palos Verdes to receive his rank as Eagle Scout at Rolling Hills
United Methodist Church after the ceremony had been changed due to
COVID. A 2020 graduate of Chadwick School, Harrison was inducted into
the Cum Laude Society, founded the Jewish Affinity Group, served as
student musical director of Jubilee Choir for two years, was a member of
CHIMPS (Chadwick Improvisers), lead the trumpet section of the school
orchestra and played bass in the Jazz band and was on the Varsity
Volleyball team. In addition, he is an AP Scholar, plays guitar, piano and was
a member of AASA’s Pacific Vision Youth Symphony, where he played both
trumpet and bass. Harrison is a sophomore at Haverford College in
Pennsylvania where he is majoring in Biology and minoring in Music. He is
pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine and intends to specialize in
Animal Shelter Medicine.
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community news
community news
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TRAVEL JOURNAL:
Mia MacCauley
Traveling abroad to Costa Rica and Peru to help others has given PV High Student,
Mia MacCauley, a unique opportunity to experience different cultures, customs and help
others in a meaninful way that she says, “was nothing less of unforgettable.”
August 3, 2021
First Day Of Service
Today was the first day of service.
We were split into two groups for each
school. There is a small school that
is walking distance from the home
base, and a big school that we take
the van to. Today I worked at the small
school and it was a lot of painting and
preparation for what we are going to
do in the next few days. I got to spend
a lot of time in the “comedor” which
is where the children eat and hang
out. I repainted letters on the wall of
the cafeteria. The message spelled
out “Thank you god for blessing
our meal”, but in Spanish of course.
Although there wasn’t much interaction
with the kids today, except for a
quick soccer match, I felt like I really
did help. I can’t wait to check out the
big school—and maybe even teach
some of the kids.
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We asked Mia to tell us a little about the service-oriented organization
she travels with called GLA and share with us some of her amazing
experiences through a few of her journal entries and photos.
Here’s what she shared....
Global Leadership Organization is an organization for teens to be able
to have the opportunity to travel and volunteer while they’re doing it.
GLA is an organization that I have been going on trips with for about
two years. The summer of 2019, I went on a trip to Cusco, Peru with
GLA. While I was abroad, I was able to get the experience of the culture,
the customs, and I was able to help people. I believe GLA provides the
best trips for teens because they give you an opportunity to experience
multiple different things. Because I loved my trip to Peru so much,
I decided to take another journey to Costa Rica. Unfortunately, due
to COVID, there were very few available locations for trips. My original
dream destination was India, and I planned to work in a school there.
I even fundraised the majority of my trip, which I thought would be
to India. I realized that I was not going to be able to go to India, and I
decided on Costa Rica instead. My plan was to continue to work within
the school community and with the children. I decided to go for two
weeks, and by the end, I didn’t want to come home. I believe that
traveling and volunteer work are two of the most important things
you can do as a growing person.
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August 6, 2021
Today we had an especially early wake
up call because we had a boat to catch.
The boat tour left from a port near the
border of Nicaragua.While on the tour,
I saw many animals and wildlife. It was
also super nice to relax on the boat
and just take in the scenery. It even
started raining, but I stayed outside
on the deck anyways. After that, we
headed back and had a traditional
dance and zumba class. It was one of
my favorite activities. We got to dance
with partners and our instructor
was so fun and energetic. He played
fantastic music and everyone was
loving it. Halfway through the class,
it began to pour down rain and we
all ran outside and danced in the rain.
It was an incredible day.
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Lisa Boyd's
MAPLE PUMPKIN BREAD
Fall is the perfect time to bake! And what better item to make than this Maple
Pumpkin Bread recipe with it’s moist interior, crisp exterior and mouth-watering
maple syrup glaze? It’s sure to be a hit! Happy Baking!
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PUMPKIN BREAD
Ingredients:
3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, lightly beaten
16 ounces canned unsweetened
pumpkin puree
3 1/2 cups All-purpose flour,
fluff then measure
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup water
Directions:
Whisk sugar, oil, eggs & pumpkin puree in large bowl until
combined. Set aside.
Combine remaining DRY ingredients in separate bowl.
Alternate adding the DRY ingredients and the water into the WET
egg/sugar/pumpkin mixture, starting and ending with the DRY
ingredients.
Place batter in oiled loaf pans. Recipe makes 3- 1-lb loaves.
Bake at 375°F for 45-60 minutes or until cake tester comes out
clean.
Once finished cooking, poke holes all over the top of the loaf with a
toothpick about 1” apart. Run butter knife around the edges and
pour warm maple syrup glaze (recipe below) on top of leaves. Let
absorb into the bread for at least 20 minutes. Slice and serve warm
or room temperature. Store in sealed container. Enjoy!
MAPLE SYRUP GLAZE
Ingredients:
1/2 stick butter, melted
1/3 cup maple syrup
Directions:
Whisk ingredients together vigorously until lumps are dissolved
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MEET
CHARLIE
MEET
BLONDE
CHARLIE
Written by Renee Jaco
Charlie came into Jason Sikola’s life as a total surprise
Charlie
when a long-time
came into
friend
Jason
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when
month-old in escrow. Jason puppy was to their him listing while agent. their What Valmonte was house was
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when in Palos
two of a long-time Verdes Estates
champagne friend turned
and of time his into presented the formation
to reflect the over threemonth-old
special bond puppy between to him a new while dog their dad Valmonte and a furryhouse was
of a
a family home
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special bond between a new dog dad and furry
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PV PETS
PV PETS
PV pets
PV PETS
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M E E T
S H I R T L E S S
K E T I H
Written and Photographed by Erik Jay
It seems any time of day and any location, someone is spotting
‘Shirtless Keith’ riding his bike up and down the streets of PV.
For the last decade, he has been spotted on his $1500 ‘old school’
30 pound BMX bike, passing athletic powerhouses optimizing their
speed records on $12,000 racers. Five days a week on the road and
weekends with the warriors on their bikes. From Marymount to
Malaga Cove, Shirtless Keith leads the pack. He is the one to pass.
He starts his days prepping his bike, using WD-40 to polish the
chrome and protect the moving parts. Finishing up with a large
bowl of Grape Nuts and as much whole milk as one can tolerate,
he sets off to begin his day. No watch, no internet, no drama; his
days are spent outside feeding every sense.
He is a kind person who has made several friends; many stopping
to wave and say hello. Kids, professionals on their lunch breaks and
senior groups all know him. His tactful approach to simplicity has
left him ahead of the pack in many ways.
“My best friend is resistance. Every time
you meet, it leaves you better and
stronger" he says.
"The biggest enemy is convenience. Every time something is done
for you, it could cause all sorts of problems. You forget how to do
things.” He has no mantra, he tells time by the shade of dark and
his level of keeping it real leaves you with a feeling of a lesson
learned. And what keeps this biking super force fueled all day?
Lots and lots of Mountain Dew and cookie dough. That’s the ‘go-to’
for Keith for immediate energy. And somehow it works.
His dream bike is the one he rides. He wouldn’t trade it for
anything. There is no fancy racer that is appealing to him as he
prefers the one gear approach because, “You are always in the
right gear that way.”
Since 2010, Keith has been pedaling around the peninsula day and
night, putting over 150,000 miles in the last seven years alone,
going through three to five sets of tires a year. He found his dream
life and he is living it, using his body to take him around the most
beautiful city around, stopping whenever and wherever he wants.
Never underestimate the powerful combination of state-of-mind,
mountain dew, cookie dough, a good soul and sunscreen.
KEVIN LEACH
PACIFIC
STANDARD
PRIME
STEAK HOUSE
CELEBRATES
ONE YEAR
ANNIVERSARY
Pacific Standard Prime is a modern steakhouse with a
California vibe serving seasonal and sustainable food
and wine.
Kevin Leach and his wife, Caroline, opened the doors in
August 2020. Kevin teamed up with Executive Chef and
former Peninsula High School friend and classmate,
Christine Brown to create a menu that changes
seasonally with specials inspired by each week's
farmers market delivery. Christine Brown owned
famed Restaurant Christine for many years in the
South Bay. Kevin along with Sommelier Peggy Dean
curated a wine list featuring a variety of small, familyowned
vintners who bring a sense of pride to the wine
they make, with a profound respect for nature through
sustainable, organic, and biodynamic practices.
Another inspiration was Kevin’s early years on the road
as a professional golfer. He drove across the U.S. and
Canada, and spent months at a time in Asia. He ate
restaurant meals night after night, with a fascination
about how dishes were made and an interest in
chatting with chefs about their creations. After his golf
career, Kevin became a restaurant manager and
worked for the biggest wine importer in the U.S.
Kevin hopes you will stop by his restaurant that just
celebrated the first year in business. We celebrate our
local resident business owners and hope you will
support them! Thank you Kevin and Caroline for
bringing another great restaurant into the community!
Pacific Standard Prime
1810 S. Pacific Coast Highway,
Redondo Beach, CA 90277 |
pspsteak.com
@pspsteak
Palos Verdes Magazine is excited to spotlight
and support our local restaurants and their
owners. Are you a local resident business owner
and live on the Palos Verdes peninsula?
Then please share your story and restaurant
with us and our readers. Limited space, by
discretion of publisher.
info@palosverdesmagazine.com
Owner Kevin Leach wanted to bring people
high-quality ingredients, many sourced from
natural, organic, and sustainable ranches and
farms. Kevin and his wife Caroline opened the
doors in August 2020.
"Teaming up with Christine, a well-known local chef
and friend from what's now Peninsula High School,
was a dream come true. We're known for our
steaks, from Robbins Island Wagyu Ribeye to
Wanderer Filet Mignon. We also have an expansive
wine and whiskey lists. Our meat importer tells us
we're the only South Bay restaurant serving
premium steaks from the Never Ever beef program
(no antibiotics or hormones), sourced from
southern Australia."
#PVRESIDENTBIZ
#PVresidentbiz
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Celebration of Art
The Artists’ Studio of Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes
Art Center/Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education
invite you to join us for a Celebration of Art. The event
will feature demonstrations, exhibits and sales. Start
your visit in the Atrium of the Palos Verdes Art Center
on Crestridge Road. Then visit the home of celebrated
artist Don Crocker whose nearby studio overlooks the
serene Palos Verdes coastline. Works of art will be for
sale at both venues. Admission is FREE
Saturday and Sunday
October 16 and 17, 11am to 5pm
5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes
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