A.B. 374 would amend existing law to allow licensees to sell freshly prepared food and beverages Last week, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) introduced a bill that could potentially lead to the legalization of cannabis-related […]

1902 Lincoln Boulevard Suite B location set for popular restaurant Panda Express is set to open a second location in Santa Monica at the corner of Lincoln Boulevard and Pico Boulevard. Located near Santa Monica […]

Former Hotel Shangri-la renamed The Beacon hotel after management changes hands By Dolores Quintana In Santa Monica, it is time to bid farewell to The Hotel Shangri-La, a mainstay of nearly forty years as reported […]

Blu Jam Xpress locations planned for 1315 3rd St, Santa Monica and unknown Culver City location By Dolores Quintana Kamil Majer’s Blu Jam Cafe has now joined the stable of restaurants at Kitchen United MIX. […]

Watch party and catering from Tallula’s this Super Bowl Sunday By Dolores Quintana Tallula’s Restaurant has your big game day needs handled with their catering menu for Superbowl Sunday. The Coastal Mexican restaurant announced its […]

New IRS proposal would create one voluntary compliance agreement The IRS has proposed a new voluntary tip reporting program that would be aimed at service industry workers such as servers to increase compliance with tip […]

AB 257 would create a board of 11 appointees to negotiate on behalf of fast food workers in California Last month, the California Secretary of State’s office certified a referendum to postpone Assembly Bill 257. […]

Bar Monette close to opening at 109 Santa Monica Boulevard By Dolores Quintana Bar Monette is almost ready to open in Santa Monica at 109 Santa Monica Blvd. The Neopolitan pizza and tapas restaurant from […]

Flowerchild no longer at 1332 Second Street By Dolores Quintana A popular health-conscious restaurant has shut down its Downtown Santa Monica location.  Flower Child restaurant in Santa Monica at 1332 2nd Street has closed after […]

LA-based chain to focus on flagship on La Brea and Washington By Dolores Quintana For everyone who loves Roscoe’s Chicken ‘n Waffles, the sad news is that after three decades, the restaurant has closed its […]