Started in 1964, this event was named after Charlie Saikley the “Godfather of Beach Volleyball” who passed away in 2005. This party/tournament which spans basically all weekend, draws thousands of partiers and amateur and professional volleyball players. Pictures cannot do this event/weekend justice and it’s not hard to argue that this is one of if not the best weekend of summer! This year, Six-Man is the last weekend in July so the big day will be Saturday July 31st while the championship will held on Sunday August 1st.

2010 Six-Man Facebook Event Invite

2009 Manhattan Beach Six-Man Photos

2008 Manhattan Beach Six-Man Video

Despite all the discussion about the city cracking down heavily on the event this year, it will still go on and will still be a raging time. Just be smart! To get yourself ready, make sure to hit up “Club Vons” on Manhattan Beach Blvd to stock up on weekend necessities, this place is packed all weekend with healthy amounts of babes and booze.

Another spot that should be frequented all weekend is Manhattan Pizzeria. This pizza joint has awesome pizza, great deals on pitchers of beer and is going to be busy all weekend for good reason. The two words “large pepperoni” will become synonymous to the tunes of “Sweet Caroline” and “Magnum P.I.” all weekend. They are located across from Shellback Tavern down at the end of Read the rest of this entry »

Landon Donovan was money again as his goal during injury time advances the United States to round 16 at the World Cup. With London shutting out Slovenia 1-0, USA was forced to win in order to advance. Landon Donovan’s late heroics and 1-0 win over Algeria puts USA at the top of their group at the World Cup for the first time since 1930, leading Group C with five points. England also moves on with five points, but with a fewer goal differential after their 1-0 win over Slovenia at Port Elizabeth.

Donovan slotted in the rebound after Algeria goalkeeper Rais Bolhi had stopped Clint Dempsey’s shot from close range in the first minute of injury time. It was his fourth World Cup goal, equaling Bert Patenaude’s U.S. record.

“I’m shocked. I’m so proud of our guys. Unbelievable,” Donovan said. “Clint made a good run in the middle, the ball fell to me …. time kind of stopped. You can’t miss from there.”

Both teams had chances but failed to score during regulation time. Dempsey’s goal was disallowed for offside in the first half and hit the post in the second. TV replays appeared to show Dempsey to be onside Read the rest of this entry »

Union Cattle Brew Selection

5.9% – Union Cattle Steam – Hermosa Beach CA
- UCC Brewers Special Seasonal

6.3% – Jed’s Famous Red Ale – Hermosa Beach CA
- UCC Red Ale

Big Ol’ Blonde – Hermosa Beach CA
- UCC Blonde Lager

Barrel 82 Weissbier – Hermosa Beach CA
- UCC Hefeweizen

Cloud 9 IPA – Hermosa Beach CA
- UCC Indian Pale Ale

Summer Ale Lineup

4.2% – Purple Haze Wheat – Abita Springs LA
Purple Haze is a crisp, American style wheat beer with raspberry puree added after filtration. Therefore, you may see raspberry pulp in the beer. The raspberries provide the lager with a subtle purple coloration and haze, a fruity aroma, and a tartly sweet taste.

This beer is best served with salads or light fruit desserts, such as soufflés or chiffon cakes. Many people enjoy it with chocolate desserts. Purple Haze pairs well with certain cheeses, such as ripened Brie or any dessert made with Mascarpone. It’s also great paired with entrees prepared with fruit, especially citrus. Consider enjoying Purple Haze alone at the end of your meal as dessert.

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Anyone who has gone out on Pier in Hermosa or at Shellback in Manhattan Beach on a Sunday, knows how it can easily turn into the best day of the weekend. Let’s face it, there’s nothing better than a solid Summer Sunday Funday around the South Bay. A cold beer or a stiff cocktail under the sun with hot bodies at the beach were just made to be together. With Summer creeping around the corner, Sashi is introducing “Sashi Sundays”, a weekly event kicking off this Sunday May 2, 2010. Sashi will feature music and food and drink specials from 1pm to 10pm every Sunday out on their outdoor cabana style patio.

Not only can you find beers like Asahi, Sapporo & Stella on tap for only $3 but their small plates like kobe sliders, pot stickers and hand rolls are a delicious deal at $9 each. The best part? Sashi is making their signature Sashi happy hour menu available all day and night!

Drink specials include 2 for 1 sake sangria carafes from 1pm to 3pm, $3 blood orange mimosas, $3 draft beer and build your own bloody mary’s to help get the day started. Mix and match Food specials are $9 bikini rolls, ceviche, fish/bbq steak/ginger pork/spicy chicken tacos, sashimi, kobe sliders, pot stickers, robatas, tempura and hand rolls.

Remember, Sashi’s happy hour specials last all night! With the weather looking to be sunny and clear this Sunday, make sure you go kick it off right in Manhattan Beach at Sashi this Sunday, May 2nd.

Come join us at Saint Rocke Monday May 03 at 7:00 PM for an exciting variety of shows. The lineup includes Mighty Kate, Wires In The Wall, Freakish Blue & The Twisted Limbs. Along with the other artists due that night, we will be there in support for The Twisted Limbs who are heading out on tour. This is an opportunity to catch them one last time before they start this years touring schedule. They are a smotth mix of Rock, Jazz, Blues & Pop so grab a ticket below and come early for Saint Rock’s killer Happy Hour Specials!

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Lineup: Mighty Kate > Wires In The Wall > Freakish Blue > The Twisted Limbs

The Twisted Limbs

The Twisted Limbs were founded in a cramped basement studio apartment in Westwood, while Ryan Groves and Ben Shea were attending UCLA. They were originally called “Big Pianist and the G-Strings… and Ben”, and played their very first show in front of 5,000 people at the UCLA talent show Spring Sing. The show coordinators decided to close up the talent show with Big Pianist and the G-Strings… and Ben’s powerful piano-centered Rock. The whole crowd was on their feet by the end of the song, screaming for more.

Since then, the band has a new name as well as a few different members. The original bassist, Trey Shelton, and the guitarist, Blake Gearheard, moved away to pursue other ventures. Luckily, a mutual friend of Ben and Ryan’s, Charles Brandick, was a bassist phenom and grooved well with them both. The Twisted Limbs was born.

The Twisted Limbs released their debut album Cherry in September of 2009. One of the musicians who laid down some sax tracks on the album, Eric Hargett ended up digging the vibe of  The Twisted Limbs, and joined the band late in the game. Be sure to check out Ryan Groves Lead Vocals, Guitar & Keyboard, Charles, Brandick Bass & Backup Vocals, Ben Shea on Drums & Eric Hargett on the Sax.

You can catch one of their shows around Los Angeles or visit The Twisted Limbs Website. May 3rds lineup includes Mighty Kate, Wires In The Wall, Freakish Blue, The Twisted Limbs, see you there!

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Citizen Bar, a sleek, modern interior and sophisticated menu set the tone as it is perfect for a quiet dinner for two or parties up to 400. The menu features Italian cuisine with modern, eclectic interpretations. From bruschetta and panini to gnocchi, pasta and steak, Citizen takes traditional Italian flavors to the next level in sophistication. They also have a bunch of specials so be sure to check out their daily happy hour specials!

Its multi-level, 5000 square-foot outdoor area is complete with two bars, music and flat panel televisions, making Citizen one of the hottest outdoor spots in the city.

The rooftop and pation are open Wednesdy, Thursday & Friday with the roof open at 4pm and the pation open all day. Count on both to be busy when the warm Chicago sun comes out so take advantage of the view, and make sure you swing by! Read the rest of this entry »

Featured Drink:

Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

Ingredients:

This spicy but cool tasting Margarita is made with 1800 Silver, triple sec, agave nectar, muddled cucumbers with squeezed lime juice and fresh jalapenos. Great cocktail for those spicy fans out there!

If you can handle some fire and spice, head to Sharkeez Hermosa Beach and try the refreshing Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita for $7.50 for a single and $10.50 for the schooner!

 With ABC’s LOST coming to an end this season, gear up for your finale party with these LOST themed items from “Polar Beer”. Items include pint glasses with the polar bear and darma logo, with slogans such as “From the arctic to the island” and “Down the hatch!”. They also have a darma logo pin, tshirt, “darma beer” labels and more!

COPENHAGEN, AP – A mass of Carlsberg workers walked off their jobs in protest Thursday after Carsberg, a Danish brewer, tightened laid-back rules on workplace drinking. According to a Carlsberg spokesman, beer coolers were also removed from work sites.

This obviouslly has not settled well for warehouse and production workers in Denmark who are now rebelling against the company’s new alcohol policy. It allows them to drink beer only during lunch hours in the canteen. Prior to this, workers could help themselves to Carlsberg beer throughout the day from coolers placed around the work sites.

The only restriction accoding to company spokesman Jens Bekke was.. Read the rest of this entry »

Sink The Bismark

The crafty and competitive guys at Scottish brewery BrewDog has released a beer that currently stands as the world’s strongest beer. Sink the Bismarck! is a quadruple IPA containing four times the hops, four times the bitterness and frozen four times to create the staggering 41% ABV. To put it simply, Sink the Bismarck!’s 41% ABV makes it more alcoholic than whiskey or vodka. Because of this, BrewDog has explained that the beer should be consumed responsibly, “in spirit-sized measures.” Ha!

Sink The Bismark! is their latest beer to claim this title as last year in 2009, they set the same record with their 32% ABV beer, Tactical Nuclear Penguin. Rival German brewery Schorschbräu however, reclaimed the beer potency title with increasing their Schorschbock beer ABV from 31% ABV to 40% ABV. This prompted Brewdog to brew this ridiculous beer and counterattack known as Sink The Bismark!.

Quoted about Sink The Bismark, “This is IPA amplified, the most evocative style of the craft beer resistance with the volume cranked off the scale. Kettle hopped, dry hopped then freeze hopped for a deep fruit, resinous and spicy aroma. A full out attack on your Read the rest of this entry »