Tag Archive: santa monica

Santa Monica: Brilliantshine Opens Today

  Julian Cox and Josh Goldman open their new bar and restaurant Brilliantshine today in Santa Monica. Taking over the old Renee’s Courtyard space, the Soigne team brings more craft cocktails to the Westside.… Continue reading

Lobster Roll at Santa Monica Seafood

  Santa Monica Seafood is a staple in the community. I’ve been a few times for lunch and it wasn’t too far from Chestnut Club. The restaurant sells fresh seafood and other deli… Continue reading

Santa Monica: The Chestnut Club is Now Open

  Santa Monica has a new hangout. The Chestnut Club recently opened with a cool cocktail list including a selection of gin and tonics. Following the Spanish gin y tonica craze, The Chestnut… Continue reading

Santa Monica: Angeleno Magazine’s Live and Dine LA at Fairmont Miramar Coming July 20

  Angeleno Magazine’s Live and Dine LA event returns Sunday, July 20 from 4-8PM to the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica. The dining event celebrates Angeleno Magazine’s restaurant issue. This is one of… Continue reading

Santa Monica: Aloha Spirit at Pono Burger

  At the recent anniversary party for Pono Burger, the Hawaiian aloha spirit was strong. Hawaiian chef Makani Geradi welcomed us and made us feel right at home. We enjoyed salad, sliders and… Continue reading

Guest Bartenders at Belcampo Santa Monica

  The new Belcampo Meat Company in Santa Monica will open later this Fall but are doing special previews during the month of May. They are  also kicking off a guest bartenders series beginning with… Continue reading

Cochon 555 LA Recap, Coming to SF 4/27

  Earlier this year the traveling food festival, Cochon 555, swept into LA (well, Santa Monica) and left a trail of porky goodness. It heads up to San Francisco this Saturday, April 27. Cochon 555 focuses… Continue reading

Santa Monica: Sushi and More at Maru

  Maru in Santa Monica has been closed for renovations but plans to re-open mid November. Just in time to enjoy more sushi and sashimi. But there’s plenty more at this modern restaurant… Continue reading

Desserts at Ramekin and Boozy Oysters at Maru This Thursday, August 8

Being a foodie in LA isn’t very hard. But to be a trend-spotting foodie is an entirely another matter. About 4 or 5 months ago I started seeing photos of desserts from Ramekin,… Continue reading

Venice: New Cocktails at Hostaria del Piccolo

A few years ago when I was on the Westside more, I frequented the restaurants on the edges of Venice and Santa Monica. We had our routine down and hit up pretty much… Continue reading