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 […]
Today on Westside Food Scene we feature two local restaurants bringing something different and fun to the table this year. Learn more in this video made possible by Santa Monica College.
Main Street restaurant giving back while keeping staff working By Toi Creel While all too many restaurants have been forced to close amid a ban on outdoor dining, one Santa Monica eatery is working overtime […]
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 […]
A renowned pasta truck has opened a brick and mortar location on the Westside. Learn more in this video made possible by School of Rock.
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 […]
A highly-anticipated food destination has opened in Culver City in a historic building. Learn more in this video made possible by School of Rock.
To help struggling restaurants, LA County is rolling out a grant program. But with most restaurants not qualifying, will it really help? Learn more in this video made possible by Santa Monica College.
Vartan Abgaryan says Abbot Kinney Boulevard restaurant Yours Truly will not be reopening By Kerry Slater An acclaimed Westside restaurant will not be reopening, the chef and owner says, 18 months after opening. In a […]
LA County Supervisor dines at Il Forno in Santa Monica last Tuesday By Sam Catanzaro LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, who represents Santa Monica, ate at a local restaurant just hours after voting to ban […]
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Read moreBy Mayor Pro Tempore Caroline Torosis I entered public service because I love Santa Monica. I believe in its people,...
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