Rize Thai Sushi

Rize Thai Sushi

Rize offers locals near the busy stretch of Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica a casual, inexpensive Asian fusion restaurant with both Thai and Japanese options. Dine in or takeout.

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Clutch Lincoln Boulevard

Clutch Lincoln Boulevard

Venice's Lincoln Boulevard is getting another great neighborhood spot with Oscar Hermosillo's (Venice Beach Wines, Oscar's Cerveteca) new quality smoked meat restaurant, Clutch.

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Ashland Hill Santa Monica

Ashland Hill Santa Monica

Ashland Hill may not have the most creative menu in town with all the current kale - cauliflower California classics, but the preparation is solid and served in a relaxed outdoor patio setting near the beach.

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Jiraffe Restaurant Farewell Meal

Jiraffe Restaurant Farewell Meal

Jiraffe had a great 18 year run in Santa Monica and is getting ready to close their doors in February, but luckily they will reopen shortly after with a new concept. I needed one last meal before I said goodbye to Jiraffe.

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Brilliantshine Santa Monica - CLOSED now Back Bar

Brilliantshine Santa Monica - CLOSED now Back Bar

Brilliantshine in Santa Monica pays as much attention to their cocktails as they do their small plates, but that's what you get from a pair of mixologist owners and the former executive chef at Paiche.

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Venice's Rose Avenue Restaurants

Venice's Rose Avenue Restaurants

Rose Avenue in Venice has gone from an empty street and thoroughfare to a hot spot for restaurants and drinks. Here are a few notable spots for meals from brunch through dinner and even some juice in between.

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