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Santa Monica Bead & Design Show Returns to the Fairmont Miramar!

April 13, 2022

April 13, 2022

The Santa Monica Bead & Design Show will showcase a fine selection of handcraft and artisan supplies at the Fairmont...

Dim Sum Restaurant Coming to Santa Monica

April 6, 2022

April 6, 2022

Lotus Dim Sum Dumpling House moving into former P.F. Chang’s space By Dolores Quintana People were surprised when the P.F....

Oscars 2022 Wrap Up

April 2, 2022

April 2, 2022

Every film that was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture deserved to win it. As in all the...

“TRAYF”- A Peek Into the Non-Secular Lives of Two Best Friends

April 2, 2022

April 2, 2022

On Stage at the Geffen Playhouse’s intimate Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater, is TRAYF,* a very compelling and entertaining play, written...

Santa Monica to Host Venice Family Clinic’s Art Walk & Auction Gallery

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

43rd annual Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction re-emerges with an art gallery and NFT auction April 15 –...

Longtime Santa Monica Breakfast Spot Closes Permanently

March 31, 2022

March 31, 2022

Bread & Porridge closes after over 25 years  By Dolores Quintana Bread & Porridge has called it quits in Santa...

Iconic Local Deli Relaunches Under New Ownership

March 31, 2022

March 31, 2022

Nate’n Al’s back up an running on Beverly Drive By Dolores Quintana Nate’n Al’s, the historic Jewish Deli that has...

Westside’s First 99 Ranch Market Set to Open

March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

1364 S. Westwood Boulevard location for Asian grocery store By Dolores Quintana The Westside’s first 99 Ranch Market–the popular Asian...

David Chang’s Spicy Fried Chicken Returns to Santa Monica

March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

Fuku now serving up fried chicken at Kitchen United Mix on Third Street Promenade By Dolores Quintana  Fuku, the spicy...

Honoring Women’s History Month With ‘Yarn Bomb’ Art Exhibit at Village Green

March 23, 2022

March 23, 2022

Local Palisadian Michelle Villemaire creates the sixth annual ‘Yarn Bomb’ exhibit at Village Green Park. See the exhibit in this...