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This morning at our local Beach Cities Professionals BNI Chapter meeting featuring Steve Bloch, managing partner of MHB Financial Group, the group was focused on what he had to say during his 10 minute talk because of his credentials, the obvious benefits to numerous members, and the very interesting online, protected portfolio he showcased where you can store all your private documents, investments and financial information for easy access.
We had quite a few new members join our group today too which is always fun. I think Earl, our vinyl window guy is working overtime to get more people involved that will become part of his power team. Kind of puts the rest of us to shame.
However, that only motivates me more to invite more people again because I really believe in our group and the caliber of people involved. I'm motivated again to get the ball rolling and hopefully next week I'll have more than just one visitor attend.
My new friend, Alisa from my Elite Singles By The Shore group showed up and was duly impressed. I had forgotten to call and remind her, but fortunately she's self-motivated and had planned on coming anyway which was a pleasant surprise.
I think she's going to join too and I have a feeling we're all going to have a lot of fun together creating new business opportunities for each other. Lots of synergy happening already. And it's only going to get bigger and better!
Now, here's the wonderful article that Richard Foss, food critic for The Easy Reader, wrote about his recent visit to The Shore entitled,The Shore: much, much more than a bar.
Isn't that nice? I will have to post it all over the internet now that it's online and available for people to read. Thanks Easy Reader!
MHB FINANCIAL GROUP
MANAGING PARTNER, STEVE BLOCH, KEYNOTE SPEAKER OF BEACH CITIES PROFESSIONALS
BNI CHAPTER -TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2008 7:00am -8:30am
Adviser to High Net worth Individuals & Families on Personal & Business Matters for over 15 Years
Manhattan Beach, CA Beach Cities Professionals BNI Chapter presents MHB Financial
Group Managing Partner, Steve Bloch, as the Keynote Speaker on Tuesday,
November 11, 2008 during the 7:00am – 8:30am chapter meeting at the
Manhattan Country Club. Guests are welcome to attend. There is a $10
fee.
As
Managing Partner of MHB Financial Group, Steve Bloch has advised high
net worth individuals and families on personal and business matters for
over 15 years. Steve is a graduate of both Harvard College and Fordham
University School of Law and is also a Certified Financial Planner and
Registered Investment Advisor.
Steve
started his career as a member of the International Tax Planning Groups
at Ernst & Young and Deloitte & Touche, where he had principal
responsibility for providing creative income tax planning
techniques for public and private companies and their owners. He was
deeply
involved in the design and implementation of tax-efficient wealth
preservation
strategies.
Prior
to founding MHB Financial, Steve was the Managing Partner of Lexington
Financial Management, a Beverly Hills business management firm, and
Atlas Advisory Partners, a boutique tax consulting and compliance firm.
The Beach Cities Professionals BNI Chapter,
meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:00am – 8:30am at the Manhattan Country
Club located at 1330 Parkview Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA. BNI is a
business and professional networking organization whose primary purpose
is to exchange qualified business referrals. Each week a different
member gives a 10 minute presentation on their business or service. For
more information, please review: http://www.socalbni.com or call President, Kristen Novoa 310 798-4663.
Steve Bloch of MHB Financial
Group acts as a central adviser offering classic family office services
to high net worth individuals, business owners and families. He
operates with a total picture of a client’s financial landscape and
provides a simplified service model that delivers consolidated
reporting, a broad and multi-generational view of wealth management,
unbiased tax and investment advice, and coordinated and well-timed
service delivery. MHB Financial Group is located in Redondo Beach, CA
and serves the entire South Bay. For more information, please review www.mhbfinancial.com,
or call 310.798.0251.
INTERNATIONALLY INSPIRED CA COMFORT CUISINE BY CHEF
DAVID LINVILLE AT THE AWARD WINNING SHORE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE IN HERMOSA
BEACH, CA
Numerous Celebrities frequent * Acclaimed Live
Entertainment * Special Events Planned
Hermosa Beach, CAOpened in March 2006, The Award-Winning
Shore Restaurant and Lounge reflects the casual elegance of the South Bay, CA
through its beautiful atmosphere, quality live entertainment, Celebrity
clientele and full-service fine dining by Executive Chef David Linville,
formerly of The Standard Sunset Strip, Viceroy Hotel, St. Regis Hotel and
Mastros Beverly Hills. One of Hollywood’s A-List
Chefs, Linville now serves award-winning internationally inspired CA comfort
cuisine to the South Bay community and will be
a featured Chef at Los Angeles Magazine’s October Taste of LA event.
Linville was one
of the top private Yacht Chefs in 2007 for numerous A-List Celebrities, and The
Shore’s celebrity and local clientele also appreciate his quality, down-home
cooking. Since his arrival, The Shore Restaurant has received “Hippest Dining
Spot,” “Best Dinner Menu,” and “Best New Dining Establishment” recognition in
the South Bay.
The Shore’s upscale mix of creative “fusion” and
traditional menu items offer a variety of internationally inspired appetizers,
salads, entrees, and side dishes created with authentic ingredients straight
from local farmer’s markets and international sources. The basis for Chef
David’s cooking always begins with quality products.
Appetizers include
a diverse mix of cuisine designed to appeal to a discerning palate and those
seeking lighter fare:Garlic shrimp sautéed in a compound butter
served with goat cheese ciabatta crustinis, baby
Crimini mushrooms stuffed with baby spinach, shallots and Applewood smoked bacon; Ginger soy
marinated poki diced and tossed with fresh avocado served with homemade Asian
shaved pickled cucumbers and fried wontons; Katsu chicken, a Japanese fried
chicken served with sticky white rice and homemade ginger
pineapple teriyaki sauce; and pan seared filet mignon Carpaccio seasoned with
smoked pepper and garnished with aged Balsalmic reduction and fried capers served
with mixed greens.
Fresh seasonal salads
include: Caesar salad with wasabi Caesar
dressing, The Shore salad comprised of Romaine, dried cranberries, toasted pine
nuts, and shaved apples with a white balsamic raspberry goat cheese vinaigrette, and homemade
mozzarella Caprese salad with organic heirloom tomatoes, served with
garden fresh basil and drizzled with an aged Balsamic reduction.
Sophisticated, yet
authentic entrees include: Argentine
prepared Chimichuri skirt steak served with crispy fries and mixed green salad;
Tabasco marinated southern fried chicken and buttermilk Belgium waffles and
maple syrup; ginger miso glazed halibut served with a yakisoba noodle stir fry;
pacific sea bass served with sautéed heirloom tomatoes, capers and basil Chive
truffle oil; pan seared scallops with a sweet corn and huitlacoche mushroom
veloute’; and pan seared filet mignon served on top of greens with a port wine
reduction sauce.
Sides
include: Imported Old Amsterdam aged
gouda mac and cheese, farmer’s market organic seasonal veggies sautéed with
French butter tossed with Japanese bread crumbs, roasted Russian and purple Peruvian
fingerlings, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and sautéed Crimini mushrooms.
The Shore offers a
complete, diverse international wine list designed to complement any meal with
½ price wine bottles and wine tastings on Tuesdays. A range of all spirits, including
top shelf beverages, are also available.
The Shore is a hotspot for celebrities, sports
figures, and Hollywood A-listers.Guests have included Actor Benicio Del Toro, Mark
Cuban and local South Bay resident, Model Rachel Hunter; Singer - Songwriter
Alanis Morissette, Oingo Boingo, Devo, Elan, No Doubt, The Bravery, and
Dramarama, and sports players from the LA Lakers (Lamar Odom, Luke Walton,
Jordan Farmar, former Lakers - Kwame Brown, Ronny Turiaf) the LA Kings (Derek
Armstrong, Anze Kopitar, Michael Cammarelli), the Anaheim Ducks (George Parros,
Sean O’Donnell), the LA Clippers(Shaun Livingston, Paul Davis), members of the
LA Galaxy Soccer Team and the Buffalo Bills, World Champion Surfing brothers,
Timmy and Tom Curran, and local resident, Hall of Famer, Warren Moon, who all enjoy
the excellent cuisine, the Shore’s well rounded international wine list, attentive
servers, and beachside ambiance.
After 10pm, The Shore offers quality live entertainment,
dancing and award-winning DJ’s. The Shore’s in-house Music Stylist and
Co-Owner, Jason Baran, is responsible for creating the vibe and social scene
that has the South Bayjammin’ weekly. With
his finger on the musical pulse of Los Angeles, Jason, along with Oren Avineriof Listen
Entertainment, books acclaimed musicians and bands that have a national
following rarely seen in Hermosa Beach, CA. Musical acts/performers have
included: Dirty Heads, Kua Ana, Pigeon John, B Side Players, Naked Rhythm and Ricky Rocks who competes every Thursday with
DJ Dini, to name a few. Cover charges vary from $5 to $10 depending on the
performer.
Special event hosting is available at The Shore
Restaurant and Lounge. Recent events have
included Fundraisers such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Executive Lock-up, The South Bay Professional Connection’s Surfrider Benefit, and Project
Touch; Professional Industry Events such as The South Bay Professional
Connection Hospitality Appreciation Evening, The Hermosa Shorts Festival Kick Off Party, Hughes Aircraft Company Happy Hour, and Hermosa Beach Chamber of
Commerce Mixer; and private events like the Table for Six Dining group, wedding
receptions, Christmas and holiday parties, birthday parties, workshops, film
shoots, and others.
The Shore’s 3200
square foot venue combines a chic aesthetic for relaxed dining and a
sophisticated lounge experience.The Shore seats approximately 60 in
the dining room, 30 in the bar and lounge, with an additional 34 on the patio.
The entire occupancy is 180.
THE
SHORE RESTAURATEURS
The Shore Restaurant and Lounge Co-Owner/Manager, Mike Sribney, is an accomplished local
South Bay 20 year importer/entrepreneur, and also currently owns the
Award-Winning Pedone’s Restaurant in Hermosa Beach. Co-Owner, Dr. Rainer Beck,
a former Environmental Scientist and owner of Harvelle’s Blues Club Santa
Monica, Trio By the Bay in Manhattan Beach and others, is a 30 year veteran of the
restaurant and entertainment business. Co-Owner/Music Stylist, Jason Baran,
previously created soundtracks for Lion’s Gate with Joel C. High and owns 5150
Music Management Company, in addition to managing the Shore Restaurant and
Lounge’s musical line-up.
HOURS
AND LOCATION
The Shore
Restaurant and Lounge is open seven nights a week Monday through Friday from 5:00pm
until 1:30am, Saturdays from 9:00am -1:30am, and Sundays 10:00am – 1:30am. A complimentary
brunch buffet is served on Sundays until 12noon and a special lunch menu is
served on the weekend to appeal to the sophisticated sports fan.
The Shore
Restaurant and Lounge is located at 1320 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
For more information, please call 310 376-0414 or review:
www.theshorerestaurantandlounge.com.
FACT SHEET
CUISINE:Internationally
inspired CA comfort cuisine
LOCATION: 1320 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
PHONE:310
376-0414
EXECUTIVE CHEF:David
Linville
CO-OWNERS:Mike
Sribney, Dr. Rainer Beck, and Jason Baran
PRICE RANGE:Appetizers: $7 - $13
Main Courses: $15 -
$27
Complimentary
Breakfast Buffet until 12noon on Sundays
RESERVATIONS:Recommended, walk-ins accepted at the bar/lounge.
Reservations can be made through Restaurant.com
DRESS CODE:Upscale casual
CAPACITY:The Shore seats approximately 60 in
the dining room, 30 in the bar and lounge, with an additional 34 on the patio.
The entire occupancy is 180.
BAR:Full Bar
PARKING:There is a public parking
structure directly across the street with street parking available in the
vicinity.
HOURS:Open seven nights a week,
Monday through Friday from 5:00pm until 1:30am, Saturday 9:00am – 1:30am and
Sunday 10:00am – 1:30am.
Chef
David
Linville grew up in the Central Valley of Northern California near the
San Joaquin River where he experienced the typical Tom Sawyer country
life. His early experiences in the kitchen were at the side of his
grandmother as she used the garden fresh tomatoes and wild mustard
greens he brought home from the fields for her to cook with.
Chef
David took his first cooking job in a seafood restaurant at the age of
16 and quickly found himself at home. Traveling extensively throughout
Europe, living in Amsterdam and on the Gold Coast of Spain a few years
later, he absorbed the local foods and flavors. He continues to apply
these experiences and foods to his cooking style today.
His
background
includes LA’s most prestigious restaurants and hotels, such as the Ritz
Carlton Marina Del Rey, St. Regis Hotel, Viceroy Hotel Santa Monica,
Mastros Beverly Hills and The Standard Hotel on Sunset.
He has also worked as a sought after private chef on yachts for some of
Hollywood's elite. He currently is the Executive Chef at The Shore
Restaurant and Lounge in Hermosa Beach, CA. He resides in Venice Beach,
CA.
Chef David’s deep-rooted, down home childhood is quite evident in his cooking style
of internationally inspired CA comfort cuisine and his gracious table manner.
He firmly believes that fresh quality ingredients combined with passion create
a happy table.
Here is another post that didn't make it over from wordpress for some reason. Enjoy the read if you've never seen it before!
This just in! Here's a sneak peek preview of Arlene Bogna's write up in Art Scene with my update on her art show following and update on Artist Gali Rotstein as well. Yeah! Congratulations Arlene and Gali! You two deserve it!
More details on the South Bay Professional Connection's Surfrider Benefit taking place tonight from 5:30pm - 8:00pm at The Shore Restaurant follows this wonderful news ok?
JULY/AUGUST, 2008 PREVIEW • ARLENE BOGNA Arlene
Bogna’s "Safari Americana" photographs make the viewer sink into a
nostalgic reverie. They include color-saturated images of hulking
man-made bovines standing like dumb, complacent sentinels in dark R.V.
parks or empty dirt lots. They exert a strong whiff of this country’s
historic car culture. She asks us to consider what it is in human
nature, or the American psyche, that makes us delight in the sight of
painted, three dimensional animals perched atop sign poles or hawking
honey from flat bed trucks. Bogna’s images have the spontaneous feel of
snapshots, yet the carefully orchestrated camera angles and artist’s
repeated down-low perspective capture the sheer naive exhibitionism of
the roadway animal signs. http://artscenecal.com/ArticlesFile/Articles0708a/ABognaA.html
Isn't that a wonderful article? Click on the link above for more!
When we hit Arlene's art exhibit this past Saturday night (lots of pix in this link) Safari Americana: Scenes of Delight
it was packed when we arrived. Following are more pictures taken by
Tasty Pie Pictures that are much more artistic than my style.
Just know, the pictures he took don't accurately reflect how packed
this gallery was although they're very stunning. Apparently, this was
the busiest the gallery has been all year! I'm telling you, that's PR
in action baby.
The Director of the J. Paul Getty, Michael Brand, was there and checked out Arlene's work which was rather exciting. So was Peggy Fogelman,
who Arlene had spoken on a panel with earlier. Peggy is now at the
Peabody Museum, but had been at The Getty prior to that which is cool.
(They're the twosome in the pix above.)
Arlene had a multi-media corner with a video of cows walking around
and occasionally mooing. Then she had set up a cow bell that you could
hit a button to hear ring. At one point it was so busy you couldn't
hear anything!
You can see all the pix if you click the link above entitled Safari Americana: Scenes of Delight.
Just know, if you missed the opening, you can still catch the exhibit through July 18. Click here for a link to all the details.
Remember my other success story artist, Gali Rotstein? You're going
to be so impressed when you read about what she's been up to since we
got her into the Lois Lambert Gallery!
Gali has a show at the Finegood Art Gallery West Hills located at
22622 Vanowen Street, West Hills, CA 91307 with an Opening Reception
from 2pm -4pm this Sunday the 29th. Call 818 464- 3218 for more details
if you can't read the invite as is --be there or be square!
and...
Gali was one of 92 selected out of 2000 submissions to be in the
DCA Municipal Gallery 2008 juried exhibition!!!!! Isn't that awesome?
Go Gali! For an emerging artist this is fantastic news! Check out www.loislambertgallery.com to see more of her work ok? I believe new art is uploaded now.
Now for a quick update on the South Bay Professional Connection's Surfrider Tasting Party Benefit at The Shore Restaurant tonight with host, TV Land's She's Got the Look Finalist, Melissa Todd.
MEDIA ALERT
WHAT: The
South Bay Professional Connection (SBPC) announces a Tasting Party at
The Shore Restaurant featuring Executive Chef David Linville’s menu of
fresh, internationally inspired California comfort food from 5:30pm –
8:00pm on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in Hermosa Beach, CA. TV Land’s
“She’s Got the Look” finalist, Melissa Todd,
a Redondo Beach native, will host the evening and raffle drawing. Goody
bags will be given to the top 20 winners of the SBPC networking
questionnaire contest open to all attendees. 100% of the $20 suggested
entry fee donation will be given to The Surfrider Foundation. (www.surfrider.org)
WHY: The
Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated
to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and
beaches.
The South Bay Professional Connection’s (TSBPC) mission is to promote the interests of the South Bay as a whole to the media, the public, businesses, and residents.
For more information, please contact Publicist, Joy A. Kennelly 310 714-2077
I really do hope you'll consider joining us at The Shore on
Wednesday. It just won't be the same without you!:) Here's the invite
to entice you and share all the details followed by all the pix I've
been promising ok?
It's a worthy cause, great food, fun, pretty hostess, and lots of
cool people. You can click on the invite to enlarge and see the words
better. See you then!
Opened in March 2006, The Shore Restaurant and Lounge
reflects the casual elegance of the South Bay, CA through its beautiful
atmosphere and quality dining by Executive Chef David Linville, formerly of The
Standard Sunset Strip, Viceroy Hotel and Mastros Beverly Hills. Chef Linville
serves internationally inspired CA comfort cuisine.
He was one of the top
Private Yacht Chefs in 2007 for numerous A-List Celebrities and others who
appreciate his quality, down-home cooking.
Many famous celebrities including Actor Benicio Del Toro and the Lakers,
LA Kings, LA Clippers, LA Galaxy Soccer Team players also enjoy the excellent food menu
prepared by Chef Linville, the Shore’s well rounded international wine list,
and beachside ambiance.
After 10pm, The Shore also offers live music, dancing
and top quality DJ’s.
The Shore’s In-house Music Stylist and Co-Owner, Jason Baran, is
responsible for creating a vibe and social scene that has the beach
jammin’ weekly. With his finger on the musical pulse of Los Angeles, Jason books quality bands that have a national following
rarely seen in Hermosa Beach, CA.
The Shore Restaurant and Lounge is located at 1320 Hermosa Ave in Hermosa Beach, CA. For more information, please call 310 376-0414 and review: www.theshorerestaurantandlounge.com.
Publicity provided by The Joy Writer PR & Marketing 310 714-2077
thejoywriterpublicity at gmail dot com
For more than four years, Dirty Heads have been making fans
up and down the west coast with their distinctive brand of reggae, hip-hop and
folk-influenced party music.
Naked
Rhythm, a modern world-music phenomenon is currently garnering acclaim with
their fresh culture-fusing sound and philosophy, and is highly sought after for
their groundbreaking approach to peace. They have performed private concerts
for celebrities like Sting (who endorsed their album), Robert Downey Jr., The Black Eyed Peas, and others. It's no surprise that their debut
album, Frequency, recently released
by Caravan Records, is taking the public by storm and enjoying heavy radio
play.
Pop-Rock-Reggae Debut from Popular
Actor/Voiceover Artist, now musician, Greg Cipes, the driving, creative force
behind Cipes and The People, is an extraordinary “triple threat” musician,
artist and performer. Cipes is a singer, songwriter, and powerful live
performer with mesmerizing and uplifting music in addition to an
actor/voiceover artist. He spent 3 years with Greg Whitman (producer) making
the Cipes and The People album, which is a potent collection of Pop, Rock and
Reggae.
Cipes is also unique because he has a shared consciousness POINT OF
VIEW. His self-declared “Conscious Revolution” (and title for the album) is his
attempt to unite people’s disparate beliefs.
The White Buffalo is quite possibly
a legend in the making. A throwback to the time of hard touring, hard drinking
artists who really lived what they sang about. Everything about him is big,
from his imposing physical size to his amazing vocal range. He’s as comfortable
playing in a dive bar as he is in front of
thousands in a European arena. With only an EP out, but literally hundreds of
songs written and more coming all the time, the future is exciting for a guy
who has that much raw talent.
For Bottle Service, call 310
376-0414
All other nights:
Tuesday – Naked Music – Pro jam
Session
Thursday – DJ Dini and Ricky Rocks
on Drums
DJ DINI aka Chris Rondini
is a well rounded DJs playing Tuesday and Sundays at The Shore. With 13 years
of DJing experience this prolific party rocker electrifies crowds with his
musical styling of a mix of Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock, 80s and House.
Ricky Rocks brings DJing to a
whole new level by combining live drums with house/hip hop music and giving the
music a live feel. Ricky has played at some of the biggest
nightclubs/convention centers around the world and has had a chance to be a
part of the Hot Import Nights tour, which tours worldwide.
He has also
performed for/with some of the industries most well known celebrities including
Jimmy Buffet, R. Kelly, Constantine Maroulis of American Idol, playmate DJ
Colleen Shannon, DJ Spider, and several times with Tommy Lee/DJ Areo. He has
also shared the stage/toured with acts such as
