Author: Peggy | Carving Joy

  • Fishing with Dynamite nets some awesome seafood! – Manhattan Beach, CA

    Fishing with Dynamite nets some awesome seafood! – Manhattan Beach, CA

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    Peggy | Carving Joy

    After a hectic day of errands and runs that took me as far as Simi Valley (ugh!), I was able to get home at a decent hour…in fact, I was able to get home in time for happy hour! So, we looked for a new destination in our hood. Fishing…

  • Lorde “Tennis Court” – Indie pop in kiwi form…welcome from the NZ!

    Lorde “Tennis Court” – Indie pop in kiwi form…welcome from the NZ!

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    Peggy | Carving Joy

    She’s got a bangin’ beat, a killer vibe and a quirky, yet still relatable voice. Wait till it gets to the 0:43 mark and the beat really kicks it up.

  • Fantastic neighborhood Italian @ Fritto Misto – Hermosa Beach, CA

    Fantastic neighborhood Italian @ Fritto Misto – Hermosa Beach, CA

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    Peggy | Carving Joy

    I love fancy meals as much as the next gourmande but there’s something so warm and satisfying about dining at a neighborhood restaurant…especially when it’s as good as Fritto Misto. Fritto Misto is in Hermosa Beach right on Pier Ave. on the way down to the strip of bars/club along…

  • American Authors – Believers

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    Peggy | Carving Joy

    Totally digging the ear candy that American Authors is serving up with their song “Believers”. I heard a snippet on last night’s So You Think You Can Dance and had to google the lyrics right away to find out who it was…my work is your gain! Enjoy!

  • Chez Soi [Happy Hour] – Manhattan Beach

    Chez Soi [Happy Hour] – Manhattan Beach

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    Peggy | Carving Joy

    Chez Soi is the new restaurant in the old Sashi Sushi space in Manhattan Beach. I loved Sashi but for whatever reason, they couldn’t make it work and it shuttered to make way for the collaboration between a frenchman, a TV star and noted chef…yeah, it almost sounds like the…

  • Breakfast in bed? Yes, please.

    Breakfast in bed? Yes, please.

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    Peggy | Carving Joy

    The best part of waking up…is coffee in your cup while lying in bed with a sweet roll. Okay, yes, these are the Pillsbury in-a-can variety. But A-for-effort! And let’s not be a food snob. These were delicious. I pledge to actually wake up early and be pleasant…if I am…

  • Library Bar @ The Roosevelt Hotel w/food from Public Kitchen & Bar

    Library Bar @ The Roosevelt Hotel w/food from Public Kitchen & Bar

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    Peggy | Carving Joy

    Last night was the L.A. premiere for Channeling a lil’ independent film I worked on. It showed at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood during the Dances with Films festival. We played to a packed house! But pre-show, we had to take advantage of the fact that we were actually outside…

  • Red Lobster [Shrimp & Lobster Pot Pie!] – Torrance, CA

    Red Lobster [Shrimp & Lobster Pot Pie!] – Torrance, CA

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    Peggy | Carving Joy

    I never watch commercials…but the words “Shrimp & Lobster Pot Pie” caught my internal fat person’s attention (i.e. my true self). Now, at this point, I must preface with the fact that I was born and raised in the midwest. Anyone from a small town will tell you that certain…

  • Ever seen Asian girls try to twerk?!…

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    Peggy | Carving Joy

    …well, you won’t see it here either! Man, we tried. We really did. We watched this video over and over and 3 of us tried. But for the life of us, we cannot do it! I think perhaps we just don’t have enough ass to pop it like she does.…

  • Coyote Cantina [Happy Hour] – Redondo Beach, CA

    Coyote Cantina [Happy Hour] – Redondo Beach, CA

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    Peggy | Carving Joy

    On a rare Friday, I was able to wrap up my business and finding myself parched from exerting my mind, I wanted to indulge in happy hour! The original plan was to head to Dance Downtown at the Music Center but ever since FastTrak took over the 110 and 10,…