November 5, 2025
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Santa Monica Rallies Together to Support Fight Food Insecurity

Demonstrating an outpouring of support from the Santa Monica community, individuals, businesses, and philanthropic organizations contributed over $1.1 million in 2020 through the City’s We Are Santa Monica Fund. These funds will assist residents facing […]

Food Review: Soul-Warming Dumplings Arrive in Santa Monica

Simple yet flavorful soup dumplings from Dan Modern Chinese’s newest location By Kerry Slater A dumpling restaurant recently opened in downtown Santa Monica–its third Westside location–bringing simple yet flavorful Chinese food to the table. This […]

Food Review: A Westside Burger Institution Returns

Pico Boulevard Big Tomy’s reopens after 2018 fire By Kerry Slater A longtime Westside chili cheeseburger institution reopened recently after a 2018 fire, and despite better options in the area, this holdover from a previous […]

Michelin-Starred Sushi Restaurant Relocating to Santa Monica?

Westside Food Scene December 10-17, 2020 By Kerry Slater Michelin-Starred Sushi Restaurant Relocating to Santa Monica Michelin-Starred sushi restaurant Shunji is reportedly relocating to Santa Monica. As reported by Eater LA, chef-owner Shunji Nakao seems to be planning to […]

Santa Monica Playgrounds Reopening

Over a dozen parks to reopen Friday By Sam Catanzaro Under updated Los Angeles County Department of Public Health directives that align with the State of California’s recent reversal on playground closures, the City of […]