"It’s been a while since we said “amazing pizza” and “South Bay” in the same sentence, but here we are. Redwood Pie is a counter-service pizzeria in Hermosa Beach that prepares New York-leaning pies with crisp, nearly burnt edges and chewy centers. The tart and pulpy sauce—made from hand-crushed tomatoes—shines in the Jersey Pie, where it’s liberally splattered over stringy cheese. Redwood toppings tend to stay within traditional boundaries, but they don’t sacrifice excitement: the cheesy D-Fresh has a spicier-than-usual punch with pickled banana peppers and juicy hot sausage that sizzle your lips." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park