Local Kitchen and Wine Bar
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Local Kitchen and Wine Bar lives up to its name. It's a great neighborhood spot to pop in for some small plates, comfort food, a steak or even a pizza from the brick oven.
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eLOVate Kitchen Vegan Cafe - CLOSED
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Santa Monica beach-goers have a healthy, organic, vegan option with the opening of eLOVate. Plant based cuisine is served alongside interesting cocktails and organic wines and smoothies.
Read MoreRicardo Zarate's Once Pop-Up
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Ricardo Zarate is keeping his knives sharp as he's between ventures with Once, a pop-up restaurant in the Santino's spot on Lincoln Boulevard. Expect ceviche, paella and the classic Peruvian dish Lomo Saltado
Read MoreGjusta Venice
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The Gjelina empire continues to grow with another unique outpost in Venice called Gjusta. Gjusta is part bakery, pizzeria, deli, coffee shop and all around great place to grab a meal or create an amazing picnic.
Read MoreEsters Wine Bar
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Esters Wine Bar in Santa Monica is a great place to stop in for a bite, drink or picnic supplies. Sit outside on the lovely patio or enjoy the beautiful bar indoors and make a night of it.
Read MoreHerringbone Santa Monica
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Santa Monica gets another seafood-centric restaurant with Herringbone's opening steps from the beach. The large space is great for groups or just grabbing a drink and some oysters at one of the bars.
Read MoreThe Albright Picnic Baskets
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Free concerts at the Santa Monica Pier are a great way to enjoy the summer. An easy add-on is the complete picnic baskets The Albright offers with blanket, food and drink for two people.
Read MoreCassia Santa Monica
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Cassia is the new restaurant from the owners of Rustic Canyon and Bryant Ng, formerly of Spice Table. This French - Vietnamese spot has a seafood heavy menu served in a beautiful open, but loud room.
Read MoreBarnyard Venice Redo
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Barnyard Venice has a new chef and had a small makeover. One month with the new chef, and he's already out. My review may have include some reasons why. More details to follow!
Read MoreSanta Monica Yacht Club - CLOSED
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While not near the water nor a real boating group, Santa Monica Yacht Club does the work for you in bringing high quality seafood and pairings to this new restaurant on Santa Monica Boulevard.
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