And who doesn’t love a good deal, especially in this economy? The flip side is that the hours tend to be pretty limited, with fewer menu options available.

Here in the South Bay, the good news for customers is that restaurant proprietors have recently offered some of their best tipples and dishes at bargain rates to bring back pre-pandemic crowds. California is not on the restricted list, however, so we can enjoy the perks of happy hour nationwide. Several states ended up banning happy hour deals to curtail binge drinking, disorderly conduct, and drunk driving. However, the fact that happy hour became so widespread led it to become regulated in certain places. As expected, these 'sessions' caught on rapidly and grew in popularity over the next several decades with other military branches and civilians. Navy began organizing entertainment periods - happy hours - in the early 1900s so the sailors could commingle, smoke, imbibe, and entertain themselves.

While happy hours are embedded into today’s culture, the social practice of gathering for scheduled merriment is said to have started over a hundred years ago.

Madre! Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria (Torrance).

Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila (Redondo Beach).

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