Recent Press

Read what people are saying about the historic and iconic Redondo Beach Historic Library and the exquisite cuisine by Made by Meg.

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Father’s Day Feast: Celebrate dadflavorful, no-fuss dishes

MBM Hospitality Planning Public Cafe at Redondo Beach Historic Library

Taste This! Holiday Hosting Tips and RecipesChef Meg Walker

From Churro Umbrellas to Butter Art: Inside the High-Drama Wedding Food Trends for 2026

Game Day Grub: Crowd-Pleasing Recipes Inspired by Super Bowl LX

Redondo Beach Historic Library to host first private event in July

Alix Earle on Leading The Bachelorette One Day

14 New Venues in Los Angeles for Spring 2026 Meetings and Events

California Wedding Day’s Best of 2026 – Winners | Los Angeles

Public Works Crew replaces Historic windows in Redondo Beach library

City confirms deal to re-open Redondo Beach historic library event space

The Easy Reader shared that, after three years in the making, the City of Redondo Beach has officially approved Made by Meg to restore and reopen the Redondo Beach Historic Library, complete with a new public café, community art exhibits, and private event spaces by the sea.

Renovations underway at Redondo Beach Historic Library

Renovations have begun on the property and Made by Meg Catering has officially been announced as the operator. Following an interview with Meg outside the Redondo Beach Historic Library, the latest information has been shared with the Beach Cities community. (Photo by Michael Hixon, The Beach Reporter)

13 Taylor Swift-Inspired Signature Wedding Cocktails for Swiftie Soonlyweds

When it comes to weddings, signature cocktails are more than just drinks—they’re a reflection of your love story, your interests, and the celebration itself. And with Taylor Swift’s own love life making headlines as she ties the knot and drops her glitzy Life of a Showgirl album, there’s no better muse for cocktail inspiration.

Redondo Beach Mayoral Candidates share views at Veterans Park Library Roundtable

A roundtable discussion among mayoral candidates in the upcoming March 4 Redondo Beach elections was held Thursday, February 20 at the Redondo Beach Veterans Park Library. An estimated 200 people attended what was the first public event in the Veterans Park Library since it was closed five years ago for restoration work.

Redondo Beach Historic Library venue

Redondo Beach Historic Veterans Park Library to reopen under new operator

Redondo Beach’s Historic Library at Veterans Park is soon to get a new lease on life under a contract with Meg Walker, owner of Made by Meg catering, to operate the venue as a public community space, cafe and private event venue. In this 2022 file photo, the Redondo Beach Historic Library, which opened in 1930, will be the home of the art exhibit CA 101 for three weekends, beginning Sept. 2. (Photo by Michael Hixon, The Beach Reporter/SCNG)

Made By Meg to operate, refurbish historic library

The city has named a new operator for its historic library.

“Made By Meg,” which moved from Redondo Beach to a 10,000-square foot space in Torrance in January, was approved Feb. 20 by the Redondo city council to run the next chapter of the 1931 building in Veterans Park.

How to Throw a Wedding Guests Will Never Forget: The Rise of Experiential Celebrations

The tried and true wedding rituals will always be part of the planning process, but lately the focus of modern weddings has shifted away from stiff tradition and toward experiences that feel personal. Couples want their guests to be part of something alive and memorable, not just spectators to a formal script.

9 Hosting Habits That Guests Secretly Dislike

While your guests may never say it aloud, there are certain hosting habits that can leave them feeling awkward, overlooked, or underwhelmed—and even the most gracious of hosts can easily fall into these entertaining pitfalls.

South Bay’s Best 34th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

Flipping the Script: How LGBTQ+ Couples Are Redefining the Wedding Tradition Playbook

The wedding industry, like relationships themselves, is rooted in love and trust. As the planning process gets underway, it’s up to wedding vendors to help affirm love with actions. Like all weddings, LGBTQ+ wedding ceremonies and receptions are catered to the individual couple’s preferences: some opt to embrace traditional elements while others prefer non-traditional ideas.

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