Philly’s Best 24223 Crenshaw Blvd Ste J Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-1200 eatphillysbest.com Philly’s Best is in the Torrance Crossroads on the North side in the location previously occupied by La Salsa. Dining is available inside at low and high tables and at concrete picnic tables outside. Parking is shared with other local restaurants and the Office Depot store. Like most similar restaurants you order at the register from the overhead... 

  Island Grill 2387 Lomita Blvd. Lomita, CA 90717 (310) 784-0844 Island Grill is located on the North/East corner of Lomita Blvd and Pennsylvania in Lomtia. From the outside it looks like it could have been a gas station at one time. From the inside, aside from the slick color printed menu board, it has the feeling of a family owned restaurant. When entering you order at the registers and seating is available at small tables to the right. Sodas... 

Big Wok Mongolian BBQ 250 N Sepulveda Blvd Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 798-1155 The Big Wok Mongolian BBQ is a very popular “all-you-can-eat” Mongolian restaurant located along a busy strip of Sepulveda Blvd in Manhattan Beach. Customers collect chicken, beef, lamb and veggitables into a bowl then add sauces and spices before bringing the bowl to chefs to cook on large grills before your eyes. The building is a freestanding structure... 

In-N-out Burgers 20150 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance CA 90503 Lunch Pig is a big fan of In-N-Out and after years of planning, the new In-N-Out is preparing to open on the corner of Hawthorne and Del Amo. There is no official opening date yet, but the fences are now down, that can only mean that Grand opening is probably two weeks or less away, I’m betting it will be on a Friday. They are still taking applicants for new employees, if you or someone... 

 I love ice cream and soft serve yogurt, so the opening of any new place to feed my ice cream jones is reason to celebrate. This weekend, February 10, 2012 Menchies opens a new location in Torrance at 2533 Pacific Coast Highway, in the Rolling Hills Plaza. To celebrate their grand opening they are having a party. On Saturday you can expect to find free frozen yogurt, t-shirts and even balloon artists for everyone, but you better hurry it ends at... 

  Wilson Burgers 4215 Pacific Coast Hwy Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 375-6188   Wilson Burgers is a small, free standing, building in the parking lot behind an Arco and next to a CVS. If you didn’t know it was there, it would be easy to miss driving along Pacific Coast Hwy. Parking is a little tricky during busy times but there is plenty of parking in the CVS lot. This burger stand is a classic style restaurant with a walk up counters, a few... 

Romano’s Macaroni Grill 25352 Crenshaw Blvd Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 534-1001 www.macaronigrill.com Romano’s Macaroni Grill is located at the AMC Theaters plaza. A large open dining area with plenty of seating. Good Parking out front and easy access from Lomita Blvd or Crenshaw. The restaurant is spacious inside and features tables and a high beam ceiling.   OLIVER: I had never been to Romano’s Macaroni Grill and was not sure... 

Mama Ramen 24631 Crenshaw Blvd Ste K Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 517-9099 Mama Ramen is tucked in to the strip of restaurants at the South/East corner of the Crossroads Plaza. This part of the Crossroads is VERY busy with plenty of traffic from In-N-Out and Chipotle and parking is very difficult. In addition to the parking logistics, the strip of restaurants does not lend itself to easily distinguishing one restaurant from another. The restaurant is... 

[table id=1 /] Grand Chinese Buffet is located on Hawthorne Blvd between Lomita and Sepulveda Blvd. They have been located here for several years and my family as well as friends and I come here often. They offer plenty of booths as well as large banquet seating. A fully stocked sushi bar, Mongolian BBQ and even an Ice Cream machine along with one of the best selections of seafood around make it a great experience for all. Plenty of parking, but... 

Kai Sushi Sports Bar 24215 Crenshaw Blvd Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-7979 www.kaisportsbar.com Kai Sushi Sports Bar is located in the North Eastern side of the Crossroads. They feature sports bar dining and events with a sushi bar menu. Good Parking out front and easy access from Lomita Blvd or Crenshaw. Lots of TVs through out giving everyone a view of the programming. OLIVER: There was a time in my life where I would not eat Sushi, the thought...