LA IPA Fest Comes to Westside
60 beers from across California coming to Brennan’s in Marina del Rey By Dolores Quintana LA IPA Festival is returning on May 21 after two years of inactivity due to the pandemic, as reported by […]
New Bar and Restaurant in Santa Monica Has a Cannabis Twist
Nostalgia now open in former Speakeasy space on Pico Boulevard By Dolores Quintana Nostalgia is that new bar and will operate as a bar and lounge that serves a regular menu and then there is a […]
LA County Takes Steps Towards Banning Single-use Plastics
Board of Supervisors approve ordinance along 4-1 vote, final vote still needed By Dolores Quintana An ordinance that would ban the use of single-use plastics and disposable food containers, cups or dishes by restaurants and […]
Dim Sum Restaurant Coming to Santa Monica
Lotus Dim Sum Dumpling House moving into former P.F. Chang’s space By Dolores Quintana People were surprised when the P.F. Chang’s restaurant closed suddenly in Santa Monica and no one had any idea if a […]
Longtime Santa Monica Breakfast Spot Closes Permanently
Bread & Porridge closes after over 25 years By Dolores Quintana Bread & Porridge has called it quits in Santa Monica. This popular breakfast spot formerly located at 2315 Wilshire has ceased business as reported […]
Iconic Local Deli Relaunches Under New Ownership
Nate’n Al’s back up an running on Beverly Drive By Dolores Quintana Nate’n Al’s, the historic Jewish Deli that has had a number of challenges during the pandemic, has been relaunched again as reported by […]
Westside’s First 99 Ranch Market Set to Open
1364 S. Westwood Boulevard location for Asian grocery store By Dolores Quintana The Westside’s first 99 Ranch Market–the popular Asian grocery store–is set to open soon in Westwood. The shuttered Ross Dress For Less location […]
David Chang’s Spicy Fried Chicken Returns to Santa Monica
Fuku now serving up fried chicken at Kitchen United Mix on Third Street Promenade By Dolores Quintana Fuku, the spicy fried chicken restaurant created by Chef David Chang, opened in the food court at the […]
Iconic Santa Monica Wienerschnitzel Permanently Closed
Pico Boulevard A-Frame building to be new home for Go Get ‘Em Tiger coffee shop By Dolores The classic A-frame Wienerschnitzel on Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica has closed permanently to make way for a […]
Santa Monica Comes Alive With Festive Irish Spirit on St. Patrick’s Day
City is going green for St. Patrick’s Day with food specials, fun events and hometown pubs St. Patrick’s Day brings out the luck of the Irish in everyone and this year is no different during […]
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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