Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 17,000 islands of which Bali is only being the best known. Its centuries old history with many cross cultural currents has has produced a rich and vibrant culture that includes over 600 laguages and dialects and a diverse cuisine with extensive regional variations.
Osteria Bigoli opened in Santa Monica at 714 Montana about a year ago. In case you are wondering about its name, bigoli is a Venetian pasta made with a thick tube with a history going back to the 1600s, and the reference to the pasta in its name is emblematic of the restaurant’s self described signature style: old world food with a new flare.
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The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA|LA) announced the winners of its prestigious 2017 Design Awards on October 30 at the Broad Stage. The evening celebrated design excellence, Los Angeles-based architects and architecture, and the contribution that designers offer the region, and the organization declared it a blow out year.
Costa Mesa based King’s Seafood Company, which opened its first LA restaurant in 1945, has been in the restaurant business for 70 years. Today, it operates six different restaurant concepts including Water Grill which has locations in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Monica.
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A highlight of the BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival is the BC Seafood Expo for the seafood trade and industry. The Expo offers speakers, talks, keynotes, workshops, exhibitor booths, and networking events to help shellfish researchers, poducers, exporters, distributors, educators and associations keep abreast of innovations, challenges and opportunities in the industry.
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British Columbia is a major producer of high quality seafood, harvesting over 100 seafood species; local Santa Monica Seafood supplies it to restaurants throughout LA and Orange County. BC seafood represents over half of Canada’s aquaculture production, and it is so important to BC’s economy that the month of June has been designated as BC Seafood Month by provincial proclamation
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Lompoc’s many parks provide yet another way to enjoy the surroudings.
River Bend Bike Park. Built by community volunteers for BMX and dirt bike enthusiasts, the River Bend Bike Park offers off-road trails and jumps for all levels.
