This cool restaurant Lido Di Manhattan was on season 3 of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. Recently for a Digs magazine Editorial, Proprietor Lisa Hemmat met me for the photo shoot and prepared a couple of their signature dishes for the article. Traditional Italian cooking and long wine list make this an easy stop at 1550 Rosecrans Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA.  Also added are Thursday night wine tastings offered by some great wineries. Cakebread Cellars was on site for the last tasting I visited offering some some special drops and tasty appetizers from the restaurant. Drop in next time you are in the hood!