By Joy A. Kennelly
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE SOUTH BAY PROFESSIONAL
CONNECTION AND THE SHORE RESTAURANT TASTING PARTY BENEFIT BY CHEF DAVID LINVILLE RAISED MONEY AND AWARENESS FOR SURFRIDER FOUNDATION 
TV Land’s She’s Got
the Look Finalist, Melissa Todd, Hosted
South Bay, CA--- The
Shore Restaurant’s Chef David Linville and Co-Owners, Jason Baran 
and Dr. Rainer
Beck, along with South Bay Professional Connection Founder, Joy A. Kennelly, 
co–hosted a tasting party benefiting Surfrider Foundation during an evening of
networking, music, internationally inspired CA comfort cuisine,
environmentalism and beauty in Hermosa Beach, CA at The Shore Restaurant on Wednesday,
June 25, 2008 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.
TV Land’s She’s Got
the Look Model Finalist, Melissa Todd, 
hosted the evening and interviewed
attendees, Chef David Linville, 
Surfrider Environmental Coordinator, Alan
Walti, 
and others on camera, and announced winners of the evening’s raffle
prizes which included a $50 Dinner for Two to The Shore Restaurant, a designer
dress donated by Luna G’s Stylist, Greycie Baran, 
and Spyder beach chairs donated by
Surfrider Foundation. 
Chef David Linville
served numerous internationally inspired CA comfort cuisine appetizers during
the tasting party with the Parmesan crusted New Zealand lollipop lamb chops in port wine reduction as the hands down favorite, and the Crab Cakes served with cream sauce a close second. 
Guitarist
James McKenna played acoustically throughout the evening.
Surfrider Foundation
South Bay Chapter Chairperson, Craig Cadwallader and Environmental Coordinator, Alan Walti,
explained Surfrider’s mission 
and encouraged guests to speak out in favor of
banning the use of plastic bags due to the negative environmental impact. 
$500
was raised from entry fees and t-shirt sales for the charity.
Curly Hair and
Color Specialist, Kym Chartrand of Maximus Salon in Hermosa Beach, sponsored
the networking contest’s goody bag prize 
which guests: Independent Producer, Ed Sanders; 
Senior VP Wachovia Securities, Mike Girardi; Skychick, Ramona Cox; Restaurant Consultant, John Bowler; and Manhattan Beach Resident, Colleen First;
Paige & Coleman Interior Designer, Miriam Paige; Strong Project Sales Manager, Mike Pochepan; Chiropractor, Chris Ullman; 
Creative Director, Hermosa Shorts Festival, Tom Kearney; Manhattan Beach Stylist, Victoria Coleman; 
and others enjoyed. Actor/Producer Patrick Kilpatrick was delayed casting his film, Vain Attempt, and Fitness Model, Brenda Kelly's flight delay prevented her from attending. 
ABOUT
THE SHORE
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. Dining at The Shore allows guests to feel relaxed and catered to
as if transported to a faraway locale while enjoying fresh, internationally
inspired CA comfort food. 
Many famous
celebrities and sports players from the Lakers, LA Kings, LA Clippers, LA
Galaxy Soccer Team also enjoy the 11 plasma/projection screens, well rounded
international wine list, and beachside ambiance.
After 10pm, The Shore also
offers live music, dancing and top quality DJ's. For more information, please
review: www.theshorerestaurantandlounge.com
or call 310 376-0414.
THE SOUTH BAY PROFESSIONAL CONNECTION
The South Bay Professional Connection’s (SBPC) mission is to promote the interests of the South Bay as a whole to the media, the public, businesses, and residents.
SBPC provides a wide variety of community, professional, social and business opportunities for professional groups, companies, and others interested in connecting with South Bay businesses, residents, visitors, and cultural, entertainment and
educational institutions.
South Bay Professional Connection achieves these goals through membership, special
events, a comprehensive calendar of events, local, state and national
government advocacy, public-private partnerships, and public
relations/marketing for members.
Inquiries:
Joy A.
Kennelly
The Joy
Writer PR & Marketing (310) 714-2077
thejoywriterpublicity (at) gmail (dot) com
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