Shake Shack Set to Open in Santa Monica
NYC-based burger chain to open at Wilshire and 5th this weekend By Kerry Slater East Coast burger joint Shake Shack is set to open a restaurant in Santa Monica in the coming days. As reported […]
Restaurant Spotlight: Piccolo Bringing Fine Italian Dining to Santa Monica and Venice
Latest restaurant from Chef Antonio Mure with two locations on Westside By Timothy Michael An esteemed chef with deep ties to the Westside has opened an Italian restaurant called Piccolo with two locations in Santa […]
Foster Youth Staffed Cafe Set to Open on Montana Avenue
La La Land Kind Cafe to open in former Starbucks space By Toi Creel A Texas-based cafe that makes an effort to hire foster youth is planning on opening a storefront on Montana Avenue in […]
400-Foot Mural Coming to Beach as Part of Santa Monica’s Arts Month
Annual event highlights value of the arts in the community By Sam Catanzaro As part of Santa Monica’s Arts Month, a 400-foot mural is coming to a popular beachside destination. Every April, Santa Monica celebrates […]
Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Committee’s Annual Commemoration
Annual event to be held virtually Thursday April 15 Submitted by the Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Committee Standing at the corner of Lincoln and Venice boulevards the Venice Japanese American Memorial marks the spot […]
Four-Story Gastropub Planned for Third Street Promenade
HQ Gastropub headed for Third Street Promenade By Toi Creel A four-story gastropub is planned for Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade. As reported by What Now Los Angeles, HQ Gastropub+ is eyeing the space that […]
Film Review: Minari
MINARIRated PG-13115 MinutesReleased February 26th Amazon Prime, Google Play, DirecTV/ Virtual screening on A24films.comWon Golden Globe – Best Picture Foreign Language/ Nominated for 6 Oscars and 3 SAG Awards Minari is an exquisite cinematic painting […]
Eclectic Corner Cafe Opens on Third Street Promenade
Cult cafe opens on at Broadway/Third Street Promenade By Kerry Slater A cafe offering everything from lattes and cocktails to croissants and burgers has opened on the Third Street Promenade. Cult cafe is now up […]
Food Review: A Piece of Culinary Perfection
The Nash Sandwich from Al’s Hot Chicken in Culver City By Kerry Slater Is the best fried chicken sandwich in the world here on the Westside? While there is no concrete answer to this question, […]
Westside Food Scene: Fresh Seafood and Ocean Views at Blue Plate Oysterette
Today on Westside Food Scene we visit Santa Monica’s Blue Plate Oysterette, serving fresh seafood with East Coast clam shack charm and ocean views.
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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