Curious City 3/13/26: PERFECT VISION
By CHARLES ANDREWS I HAD IT 20/20 was how they used to measure it when I was a kid in school. If you measured 20/15 or 20/10 – whoa, bragging rights on the playground. Of […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René Redzepi, was accused of physical violence by 35 former employees of his restaurant in a […]
Women’s History Month food festival highlights women-led restaurants across Los Angeles
Regarding Her’s monthlong culinary celebration features chef collaborations, pop-ups, markets, and special dining events. Get ready for part two of Regarding Her’s Women’s History Month Festival, a celebration highlighting the contributions of women in the […]
Persian Restaurant ‘Chattanooga’ to Open at Former Izzy’s Deli Site
New eatery promises “Pure Persian Flavor” in long-vacant Wilshire Boulevard space. A new Persian restaurant called Chattanooga is preparing to open at 1433 Wilshire Blvd., taking over the longtime location of the shuttered Izzy’s Deli, […]
Venice Boardwalk Cafe Offers Hands-On Espresso and Coffee Class
Monthly workshop at Castanea Sicilian Cafe teaches barista basics, latte art and espresso techniques. Castanea Sicilian Cafe on Ocean Front Walk is hosting a hands-on espresso and coffee class Friday evening, inviting participants to learn […]
Duke’s Malibu Reopens This Weekend After Yearlong Closure
Beachfront restaurant survived Palisades Fire but was inundated by debris flows weeks later. Duke’s Malibu is scheduled to reopen Friday at noon, ending a nearly yearlong closure caused by a mudslide that buried the beachfront […]
CoStar Data Shows Santa Monica Retail Market Showing Signs of Rebound
Investor activity is also increasing. Over the past 12 months, retail property sales in Santa Monica totaled about $143 million, up from $135 million the previous year, according to the report. Retail real estate activity […]
Los Angeles County braces for a dangerous heat wave with temperatures 20–30 degrees above normal
National Weather Service warns of a high risk for heat illness on Thursday and Friday as record-breaking March temperatures hit the region. Dangerous heat is expected across the Los Angeles region this week, with forecasters […]
Officials Launch Task Force to Improve Water Quality Near Santa Monica Pier (Video)
New taskforce tackles poor water quality near Santa Monica Pier. Reporter @juliet.lemar Beach report card @healthebay
Noteworthy 3/11-18/26: WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
By CHARLES ANDREWS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: “HONOUR” – The first theatrical presentation, on the Kaplan Stage, at the beautiful new Ruskin Group Theatre at the airport, just a couple doors down from the old location, knocks […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René...
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Film Review: Oscars Landscape 2026
My Oscar choices and predictions. The 98th Academy Awards, Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, on ABC, and streaming on...
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