
Spotlight: October 2019 (Part One)
In the latest edition, we visit Mel’s Drive-In, Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine, Oh! Crab and Corner Joint.
1. Mel’s Drive-In
melsdrive-in.com
@melsdrivein
1670 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Sunset Burger (1/2-lb. grass-fed beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion on grilled sourdough with french fries) w/ Banana Foster (The classic dessert made with vanilla, banana, cinnamon, and SABÉ Gold)
In 1947, Mel Weiss and Harold Dobbs opened the first Mels drive-in restaurant in San Francisco and was a hit all over the city. After 1976 unfortunately Mels hit hard times and closed. Then in 1985 Steven Weiss and Donald Wagstaff decided to bring Mels back into San Francisco and now have expanded to Southern California. Mels strives to keep the spirit of the classic American diner and home style cooking alive in well. They have the classic burgers and fries and home style cooking that even your grandparents will love.
2. Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
bossanovafood.com@bossanovarestaurant4460 W Rosecrans Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Arrabiata (Sliced Pancetta, yellow onions, parmesan, garlic, olive oil, parsley and hot crushed red pepper in a spicy tomato sauce with linguini), Garlic Bread with fresh tomatoes basil and olive oil, and Caipirinha (SABÉ Straight, muddled sugar and lime).
3. Oh Crab!
facebook.com/OhCrabCajunSeafood/@Ohcrabcajunrestaurant2020 S Hacienda Blvd STE F, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

Crawfish, Shrimp, Clams and Corn with Cajun Sensation and SABÉ Blanco Margarita
4. Corner Joint
corner-joint.com@cornerjoint14319 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260

Salmon Salad (Mixed green lettuce, avocado, cucumber, red onion and cherry tomatoes with a Lemon Balsamic) and El Catrin (SABÉ Copper, chamoy, fresno pepper and tamarind puree)