Edify TV: Westside Gets New Cold-Pressed Juicery
A new pressed-juicery has opened up on the Westside helping with New Year’s healthy eating resolutions. Learn more in this video made possible by Santa Monica College.
Court Ruling Indicates When Outdoor Dining May Return
Appeals court upholds LA County’s outdoor dining ban By Sam Catanzaro A recent court ruling upholding Los Angeles County’s outdoor dining ban gives some indication when local restaurants may be able to resume al fresco […]
John Patrick Shanley’s “Wild Mountain Thyme” – An Irish “Moonstruck”
Once upon a time, in Ireland’s bucolic countryside, there lived a farm girl named Rosemary Muldoon (Emily Blunt) who was in love with her next door neighbor, Anthony Reilly (Jamie Dornan,) since she was ten […]
What To Pack When Traveling
When you are traveling, whether it is for vacation or business, you need to consider many things. Obviously, to begin, a lot can go into the planning process especially if you are planning a vacation. […]
Food Review: Soul-Warming Dumplings Arrive in Santa Monica
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 […]
Westside Food Scene: A Fresh Take on the Holidays
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.
Santa Monica’s Papille Gustative Serving Free Meals to First Responders
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 […]
Food Review: A Westside Burger Institution Returns
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 […]
Ekwa Msangi Directorial Debut With “Farewell Amor”
The word “auteur” is reserved for those filmmakers who have distinguished themselves through their work. Among those directors who have earned that coveted recognition are, Gus Van Sant, Christopher Nolan, David O. Russell, Woody Allen, […]
Edify TV: Pasta Truck Sets up Shop on Westside
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.
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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