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The 18th Street Arts Center will offer a wide selection of unique wines, specialty cocktails, and culinary delights from the leading restaurants and chefs in Los Angeles.

Considered the king of vegetables, seaweed has roots that penetrate into sea beds that are filled with trace minerals, which are no longer present on land.

Health, Dr. Mao, Santa Monica, Food

A Tasty Seaweed Recipe For Longevity: Dr. Mao's Wellness Living

Posted May. 12, 2013, 9:16 am

Seaweed may not be something you think of as a food, but this top longevity food packs a powerful nutrient punch that very few other foods can match. For instance, did you know that many types of seaweed have more calcium than cheese, more iron than beef, and more protein than eggs?

A gala at the Fairmont Miramar tonight will honor Laura Carmichael, who plays Lady Edith on “Downton Abbey,” and the show’s executive producer Gareth Neame.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Television, Food

Santa Monica Celebrates BritWeek This Weekend

Posted May. 3, 2013, 9:20 am

Downtown Santa Monica will kick off its celebration for BritWeek tonight with a staging of a 1920s Downton Abbey Vintage party to benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel.

Tiato’s garden patio is big enough for 500 people, which is tucked inside the Lionsgate building.

Seven Days, Theater, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, Art, Food

Santa Monica Event Happenings May 3-9

Posted May. 3, 2013, 9:01 am

Friday, May 3 Tiato restaurant hosts “The Grateful Hear...

The Buffalo Club has an outside Garden Courtyard with a more relaxed open-air layout with a small plates menu.

Dining, Restaurant, Santa Monica, Food, Olympic Blvd

Buffalo Club Delivers Dual-Restaurant Concept

Posted Apr. 30, 2013, 9:06 am

When the Buffalo Club opened at 1520 Olympic Boulevard in 1994, it endeavored to provide guests with a first class dining experience amidst a lively and relaxed atmosphere.

41 Ocean is a members-only club hidden in a courtyard behind the store fronts on Ocean Avenue.

Dining, Restaurant, Santa Monica, Food

A Look Inside Santa Monica's 41 Ocean: A Private Members-Only Club

Posted Apr. 30, 2013, 9:02 am

Tucked inside a courtyard behind the storefronts of bustling Ocean Avenue near Colorado Avenue is 41 Ocean, a hidden oasis of a restaurant and bar that that is like a trip back to the golden era of old Hollywood.

Josiah Citrin gave a cooking demonstration Wednesday night at Snyder Diamond in Santa Monica.

Business, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Food

Melisse's Josiah Citrin Shows Off BlueStar Range At Snyder Diamond Event

Posted Apr. 28, 2013, 9:04 am

Snyder Diamond at 1399 Olympic Boulevard in Santa Monica hosted Chef Josiah Citrin of Melisse for a private event on Wednesday, April 24.

Sushi Roku has been serving up diverse menu items in Santa Monica since 1999. Among the new dishes introduced in February is the Octopus Sashimi.

Dining, Restaurant, Santa Monica, Food

Sushi Roku In Santa Monica Debuts New Menu Items

Posted Apr. 23, 2013, 9:11 am

With many “Top Chef” style programs on TV, Santa Monica restaurant Sushi Roku says ingredients such as octopus are becoming more popular, making many of its dishes more desirable to customers.

Bristol Farms will open in mid-summer 2013 in the location formally occupied by Albertsons, which closed down in February this year.

News, Santa Monica, Wilshire Boulevard, Food

Bristol Farms To Open At 3105 Wilshire Boulevard In Mid-Summer 2013

Posted Apr. 19, 2013, 9:18 am

Bristol Farms announced Thursday it newest store in Santa Monica will open mid-summer 2013 at 3105 Wilshire Boulevard in the location that was formally occupied by Albertsons.

The walk-up Bloody Mary station at Wilshire restaurant’s new Sunday brunch, which is $35 all inclusive.

Dining, Restaurant, Santa Monica, Wilshire Boulevard, Food

Delicious Delights At Wilshire Restaurant's New Sunday Brunch

Posted Apr. 18, 2013, 8:38 am

While she admits she may be biased, Wilshire restaurant executive chef Nyesha Arrington says her restaurant has the best Sunday brunch on the Westside.

Carbohydrates supply our bodies with fuel and without them, we wouldn’t have sufficient energy to carry on most of our daily activities.

Health, Dr. Mao, Santa Monica, Food

Five Nutrition Myths Dispelled: Dr. Mao's Wellness Living

Posted Apr. 14, 2013, 9:02 am

Is fat the enemy? Is snacking a bad habit? With summer on its way, many people are looking at new diets to lose weight for bathing suit season.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Art, Food, Non Profits

18th Street Arts Center To Host 'Crush' Art And Food Tasting Event May 19

Posted Apr. 4, 2013, 11:20 am

Santa Monica's 18th Street Arts Center has announced tickets are now on sale for its wine, art and food tasting event called CRUSH, taking place on Sunday, May 19 from 1 pm to 5 pm.

The Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Penne Pasta with spring asparagus, oyster mushrooms, and lemon-basil sauce.

Dining, Downtown, Santa Monica, Food

Seasons 52 Opens In Santa Monica With Ocean View

Posted Mar. 29, 2013, 8:43 am

Seasons 52 Santa Monica, a new fresh grill and bar that touts American fare dishes containing no more than 475 calories, opened Thursday next to the Shore Hotel on Ocean Avenue.

Wilshire Restaurant’s executive chef Nyesha Arrington’s Crabmeat Benedict with potato, espelette, and tomato hollandaise, which is available on the new brunch menu starting this Sunday.

Dining, Santa Monica, Food

Wilshire Restaurant Launches New Weekly Sunday Brunch This Weekend

Posted Mar. 29, 2013, 8:40 am

Wilshire Restaurant in Santa Monica launches a new Sunday Brunch this weekend on the restaurant’s acclaimed patio. The brunch will be offered every Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel welcomes the return of 'Live from Loews' concert series for 2013 this Friday.

Seven Days, Theater, Santa Monica, Film, Food

Santa Monica Friday Event Happenings For March 22

Posted Mar. 22, 2013, 9:12 am

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel’s “California Classics Chef Concert Series” returns from 6:30-9:30 pm. The event gives music and food e...

The Potato and Cauliflower Pakora at Nawab India.

Dining, Santa Monica, Food

Two Indian Hotspots On The Westside: Bombay Café And Nawab India

Posted Mar. 21, 2013, 8:18 am

Let me start this piece by saying that I have a confession. Last week I was spotted twice leaving two different restaurants clutching a napkin. Literally, I received an email from a reader a few days ago inquiring whether that was me (yes, indeed it was) outside of two of the most long-standing Indian food establishments on the Westside (in my defense, separate days).

Seven Days, Music, Santa Monica, Food

Santa Monica's 'Live From Loews' Concert Series Returns Friday Night

Posted Mar. 19, 2013, 1:12 pm

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel welcomes the return of its highly-popular “Live From Loews: California Classics,” Executive Chef Keith Robert’s signature concert series this Friday, March 22.

Outside his bakery, Robert Ditty (left) and restaurateur Sean Owens, hold up some soda bread warm from the oven.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Food

Santa Monica Resident Shares Best Irish Soda Bread Recipe From Top Ireland Baker

Posted Mar. 17, 2013, 6:00 am

Widely acknowledged as the finest baker in Ireland, North or South, Santa Monica resident John Blanchette attained Robert Ditty’s prize-winning soda bread recipe when he visited his shop last year, Robert Ditty’s Home Bakery, located in the village of Castledown in Derry-Londonderry, just outside of Belfast.

Honey contains the vitamins and minerals that are lacking in refined table sugar, making it a much healthier sweetener.

Health, Dr. Mao, Santa Monica, Food

Spring Is Buzzing: How Honey Can Help With Your Health - Dr. Mao's Wellness Living

Posted Mar. 17, 2013, 6:00 am

Spring is in the air and as flowers start to bloom you might notice an increase in the bee population as well. Bee products have long been used in medicine and cooking as a healthy alternative.

Burger Lounge bulks up to nine locations with its new Santa Monica outpost.

News, Dining, Downtown, Santa Monica, Food

Burger Lounge To Open Santa Monica Location Wednesday

Posted Mar. 10, 2013, 9:22 am

A new burger joint is opening in Santa Monica this Wednesday called Burger Lounge, which markets itself as a eco-conscious fast-casual concept heralded for its 100 percent grass-fed beef burgers and vegetarian options.

The countries with the highest amount of centenarians eat very large portions of vegetables and consume almost none of our modern packaged foods.

Health, Seven Days, Dr. Mao, Santa Monica, Food

Natural Tips And Tricks To Avoid The Cold/Flu: Dr. Mao's Wellness Living

Posted Mar. 10, 2013, 9:10 am

This time of year it feels like everyone you come in contact with is sick! Here are some natural ways to keep you healthy and well through this cold and flu season.

News, Restaurant, Santa Monica, Food

New Santa Monica Restaurant Seasons 52 Names Its New Managing Partner

Posted Mar. 9, 2013, 9:40 am

Fresh grill and wine bar restaurant Seasons 52 has announced that Robert Mitchell will be the managing partner for Seasons 52 Santa Monica at Palisades Promenade, which is opening March 28, 2013, in the heart of thriving Downtown Santa Monica.

Catch American Seafood is located inside Casa del Mar where Pico Boulevard meets the ocean. Managing Chef Sven Mede has relaunched all of its menus.

Dining, Restaurant, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Food

Catch American Seafood Emphasizes Market Fresh Dishes At Casa Del Mar

Posted Mar. 7, 2013, 8:30 am

Overlooking Santa Monica beach inside Casa del Mar is Catch American Seafood, the recently relaunched restaurant under the guidance of new Managing Chef Sven Mede.

The Planned Parenthood Food Fare will be held Thursday, March 7 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Food, Non Profits

What's Hot: Planned Parenthood Food Fare Thursday In Santa Monica

Posted Mar. 5, 2013, 9:12 am

From its prestigious beginnings as a cooking demonstration with Julia Child in 1979, Food Fare has become one of the oldest and most recognized food events in Los Angeles.

Choose dark chocolate over milk chocolate, as the milk may prevent the body from absorbing the antioxidants.

Health, Dr. Mao, Santa Monica, Columnist, Food

Is Chocolate Healthy? A Look At The Pros And Cons: Dr. Mao's Wellness Living

Posted Mar. 3, 2013, 9:16 am

If you are a fan, then you will be pleased to know that chocolate has enjoyed some time in the nutrition spotlight. However, you may want to think twice before reaching for that candy bar. Despite its health benefits, chocolate is high in calories. Continue reading to find out how your body and health can gain the benefits without the pounds.

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