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Mexican Restaurant Los Angeles

“Toma Tequila” Mixology Competition at Ortega 120

Ortega 120, the Redondo Beach restaurant with a tequila focus, hosted their inaugural “Toma Tequila” Mixology Competition on May 3 as part of their weeklong Cinco celebration. Finalists Christopher Day, Damon Hewlett and Nancy...
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Craft Beer Los Angeles

Naja’s Place + Stone Brewing Kick off L.A. Beer Week

  • Beer
  • October 15, 2009
Naja’s Place kicked off L.A. Beer Week in style with a Stone Brewing blowout. There must have been 20 Stone staffers on hand, many wearing gargoyle button-downs advertising “Arrogant Bastard,” one of their signature...
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Mexican Restaurant Los Angeles

Paparazzi Pizza in Redondo Beach by 2010

At Tequila University on June 23, Ortega 120 co-owner Demi Stevens revealed that she and chef-partner Thomas Ortega are planning to open Paparazzi Pizza seven blocks away in Redondo Beach. Stevens said, “We were...
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Tequila Tasting Los Angeles

Tequila University at Ortega 120

It’s storming in Mexico and a band of Aztecs take shelter under a massive agave plant. Lightning strikes the plant and the core cooks, emitting an enticing ooze. The Aztecs consume the nectar and...
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Day of the Dead Los Angeles

Ortega 120 Celebrates Day of the Dead

  • Food
  • October 24, 2008
Ortega 120, the Redondo Beach restaurant from Thomas Ortega and Demi Stevens, is celebrating Day of the Dead, known as Dia de los Muertos in Mexico. Their Mexican restaurant features a wall of dolls...
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