Phanny’s Bringing “The South Bay’s Best Breakfast Burrito” To El Segundo

Posted on October 30, 2024 by toddrickallen

If you look carefully at the shopping center located on the corner of Sepulveda and El Segundo Blvd. in El Segundo, you’ll notice a small window poster announcing that one of the spaces at 150 Pacific Coast Highway is being leased by Phanny’s. You could be forgiven for not having heard of Phanny’s before. Phanny’s is an old-school Redondo Beach neighborhood spot serving what some have called the “The South Bay’s Best Breakfast Burrito“. Check out their extensive menu of burritos at their Redondo Beach location to get an idea of what may be coming. I’m told they’re planning on opening soon, possibly in a month, depending on permits.

California Smash Coming To El Segundo

Posted on October 11, 2024 by toddrickallen

Congratulations Good People of El Segundo, a new entertainment complex is heading your way! There’s major construction happening at 811 N. Nash St. announcing the arrival of California Smash. Billing itself as “The Ultimate Pickleball And Social Club”, California Smash will offer, in addition to pickleball courts, a DJ and dancefloor and “full-service bar and restaurant, serving up a delectable array of drinks and dishes to fuel your passion for play and socializing”. While they clearly have a lot of work to do, they’re aiming for an opening this year.

Tacomasa Taqueria Coming To El Segundo

Posted on May 24, 2024 by toddrickallen

More food options for the busy aerospace crowds in El Segundo… Window paper is up at 2149 E El Segundo Blvd Ste. E, in the Chargers Commons development, announcing a branch of Tacomasa Taqueria. Tacomasa has two other locations (Long Beach and Cypress) and promises “authentic Tijuana tacos”, as well as burritos, mulitas, and tortas.

Calif Chicken Cafe Coming To El Segundo

Posted on May 13, 2024 by toddrickallen

It appears that a delicious new option is aiming to feed the busy aerospace crowd in El Segundo. Window paper is up on one of the spaces in the Chargers Commons development at 2140 E El Segundo Blvd suite A announcing the arrival of popular poultry salad purveyor California Chicken Cafe. CCC began in 1991 and currently offers their proprietary rotisserie chicken, salads and wraps at 11 locations across LA.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Now Open In El Segundo

Posted on May 3, 2024 by toddrickallen

Back in November of last year, I told you about the arrival of popular East Coast eatery Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop to 2140 E El Segundo Blvd STE D, in the Chargers Commons development. The good people over at Capriotti’s wrote to tell me that they have officially thrown open their doors this week. Capriotti’s began in Delaware in 1976 and has since grown to well over 100 restaurants. Their menu, which you can see here, prides itself on sandwiches made with, “whole roast turkeys, quality meats & cheeses, and fresh rolls“.

Chin Chin Bids Bye Bye To El Segundo

Posted on February 16, 2024 by toddrickallen

This is a bit of a surprise… It was back in 2019 when I told you about the new branch of “modern Chinese” chain Chin Chin that opened in the old P.F. Chang space at 2041 Rosecrans in El Segundo. Sadly, they it appears they have already given up the ghost at this location. I’ll keep watching the tricky address to see who’s brave enough to attempt it.

(Thanks A.!)

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Coming To El Segundo

Posted on November 24, 2023 by toddrickallen

You already know about the Panera Bread, Rasing Cane’s, and Panda Express that have landed in new development that was originally called the Nash St. Exchange, but appears to have since been renamed Charger’s Commons, on the corner of El Segundo and Nash in El Segundo. And it looks like another dining option is joining the mix. The sign indicates that a branch of popular East Coast chain Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is also moving in.

Uncle Stevey’s Bagels Bringing East Coast Style Bagels To El Segundo

Posted on September 5, 2023 by toddrickallen

Congratulations Good People of El Segundo, carby goodness is heading your way! There’s an awning up on the space at 213 Richmond St. in Downtown El Segundo letting us know that Uncle Stevey’s Bagels is moving in. Uncle Stevey’s will offer a menu of classic and seasonal (think cheddar hot honey and rosemary garlic) East Coast style bagels that promise a “quintessential crunchy exterior and chewy interior”. Looks like they’re shooting for a late Summer opening.

G’s Il Capo Dei Bar Coming To El Segundo

Posted on August 26, 2023 by toddrickallen

Yet more from white-hot El Segundo…. There’s a new watering hole coming to the space at 225 Richmond St. in Downtown El Segundo, in the old Deluca Pasta location right next to the sleek new steakhouse Porterhouse. The name of the new establishment will be G’s Il Capo Dei Bar according to the banner and the barely legible ABC application for a “general eating place”. What Now Los Angeles was able to dig up a bit more information which you can read here.

RiceCups Now Open In El Segundo

Posted on August 24, 2023 by toddrickallen

If you’re a fan of Korean hot dogs, I’ve got good news for you! There’s a recently opened shop named RiceCups at 130 E Grand Ave, Unit K in El Segundo offering the sought-after delicacies. But their main focus appears to be rice cups. Described as an “homage to the time-honored Korean lunchbox”, they are bowls comprised of “a bed of rice, mixed salad with goji berries, Asian vinaigrette, macaroni salad, lotus root chips, cheddar ketchup & mayo sauce” with toppings such as beef bulgogi, sweet soy fried chicken, and fried tofu gangjung. Check out their drool-worthy menu here.

Bruxie Bringing Chicken & Waffles To El Segundo

Posted on May 15, 2023 by toddrickallen

Congratulations El Segundo! Exceptional chicken and waffles are heading your way… We know this because there’s a banner hanging over the space in the Apollo Landing development at 2171 Rosecrans Ave, previously home to Pier 76 Fish Grill, announcing a new branch of Bruxie. With a smattering of locations around LA and Orange County (and one in Georgia), Bruxie is known for breakfasts and sandwiches served between their signature waffles. But they also offer salads, frozen custard, and sweet waffle sandwiches.

Oath Pizza Bringing East Coast “Feel Good” Pies To El Segundo

Posted on April 5, 2023 by toddrickallen

I had been worried about The Works Shopping Center, tucked in behind it’s big box store neighbor Plaza El Segundo. Just a short while ago, many of the original tenants had fled the quiet destination. But hope springs eternal. The Works, at 700 S Allied Way, has been transforming into a food destination. Along with Veggie Grill and Duff’s Cake Mix, newer tenants include Northern Cafe, Goop Kitchen, and Pinkberry. And you can add one more: Oath Pizza. Oath Pizza has locations mostly on the East Coast and offers customizable pies with crusts that are hand-tossed, grilled and seared in avocado oil with handmade sauces and humane meats. This appears to be SoCal’s first.

Panda Express Landing In El Segundo

Posted on March 24, 2023 by toddrickallen

Another lunch choice is coming to the hungry aerospace crowd in El Segundo. The new Nash Street Exchange shopping center is currently home to a popular Raising Cane’s, a future Panera Bread, and soon a new contender. A banner over the space at 2150 El Segundo Blvd. is announcing a branch of “American Chinese” mega chain Panda Express.

Pinkberry Now Dishing Icy Treats In El Segundo

Posted on February 8, 2023 by toddrickallen

And while we’re on the subject of icy treats… You may be inclined to believe that the frozen yogurt craze of a few years back is long over, and you’d probably be right. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still vestiges. Never count out one of the originators of the fad, Pinkberry. A new outpost has popped up in El Segundo, at 730A S Allied Way, in The Works shopping center.

Goop Kitchen Is Now In El Segundo

Posted on February 4, 2023 by toddrickallen

“Certified Clean” ghost kitchen concept Goop Kitchen is now in El Segundo, at 710 South Allied Way in The Works shopping center, or more specifically, the recently christened The Works Food Hall. In case you live under a rock, Goop is the “modern lifestyle brand” created by Gwyneth Paltrow. Goop Kitchen offers a clean-food take-away menu of bowls, salads, handhelds, and more.

Prime Pizza Coming To El Segundo

Posted on November 19, 2022 by toddrickallen

There is window paper up on one of the storefronts in the North Village shopping center at 150 S Pacific Coast Highway in El Segundo, previously home to Valentino’s Pizza, announcing a new branch of Prime Pizza. Prime Pizza has been in expansion mode with newish locations in Santa Monica, West LA, as well as other locations. They promise “authentic NY style Pizza”.

Sabra Beirut Mix Closed In El Segundo

Posted on November 5, 2022 by toddrickallen

A popular Mediterranean dining option has vacated its location in the shopping center at 400 N Sepulveda Blvd in El Segundo. Sabra Beirut Mix has closed, and the space is currently being gutted. Not sure what happened, but as you know, El Segundo is an important lunch dining scene for the local aerospace and military workers so I’ll keep my eye on the address to see what may develop,

The Kebab Shop Landing In El Segundo

Posted on October 29, 2022 by toddrickallen

The Kebab Shop is taking over the one of the spaces at 460 N PCH in El Segundo. Expect the fast/casual Mediterranean eatery to offer a menu of “seasoned kebabs hand-carved from a vertical rotisserie or grilled over an open flame”, falafel, salads, and sides. The rapidly expanding chain has locations across California, Texas, and Florida, and is also opening new local restaurants in Atwater Village, Northridge, and Seal Beach.

Japonica Now Open In El Segundo

Posted on August 5, 2022 by toddrickallen

Excited readers have been letting me know that there’s a great new sushi/ramen place open in El Segundo. While I’m a little late in the game in reporting this, Japonica is now open at 229 Main St. Japonica has two other South Bay locations and offers a solid menu of Japanese favorites such as sashimi, tempura, bowls, and rolls.

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