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400-Foot Mural Coming to Beach as Part of Santa Monica’s Arts Month

April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

Annual event highlights value of the arts in the community By Sam Catanzaro As part of Santa Monica’s Arts Month,...

Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Committee’s Annual Commemoration

April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

Annual event to be held virtually Thursday April 15 Submitted by the Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Committee Standing at...

Four-Story Gastropub Planned for Third Street Promenade

April 1, 2021

April 1, 2021

HQ Gastropub headed for Third Street Promenade By Toi Creel A four-story gastropub is planned for Santa Monica’s Third Street...

Film Review: Minari

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2021

MINARIRated PG-13115 MinutesReleased February 26th Amazon Prime, Google Play, DirecTV/ Virtual screening on A24films.comWon Golden Globe – Best Picture Foreign...

Eclectic Corner Cafe Opens on Third Street Promenade

March 25, 2021

March 25, 2021

Cult cafe opens on at Broadway/Third Street Promenade By Kerry Slater A cafe offering everything from lattes and cocktails to...

Food Review: A Piece of Culinary Perfection

March 25, 2021

March 25, 2021

The Nash Sandwich from Al’s Hot Chicken in Culver City By Kerry Slater Is the best fried chicken sandwich in...

Westside Food Scene: Fresh Seafood and Ocean Views at Blue Plate Oysterette

March 17, 2021

March 17, 2021

Today on Westside Food Scene we visit Santa Monica’s Blue Plate Oysterette, serving fresh seafood with East Coast clam shack...

Popular Bagel Shop Adding San Vicente Location

March 16, 2021

March 16, 2021

Los Angeles bagel shop Pop’s Bagel taking over former Alfred Tea Room space on San Vicente By Kerry Slater A...

Edify TV: Street Food Vendors Qualify for Vaccines

March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

The next tier of vaccines is now available to street food vendors, but getting shots to this population may prove...

Food Review: New Ramen Spot is Much Needed Addition to Montana Avenue Dining Scene

March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

Kai Ramen opens first Westside location By Kerry Slater A new ramen spot on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica–the first...