Kappo Osen in Santa Monica: In photos

UPDATED: Delivery and take-out are still offered at Kappo Osen in Santa Monica. Los Angeles is home to some of the best sushi in the world – from high end omakase (where the menu is entrusted to the chef) to experimental sushi bars, traditional izakayas and sushi wine bars. It’s where the California roll and crispy rice slathered with spicy tuna were born, where Nobu … Continue reading Kappo Osen in Santa Monica: In photos

Three amazing places for quick chicken in LA

UPDATED: COCO QUEEN in West Hollywood, FUKU in Santa Monica and STRFSH in Santa Monica can all be delivered on Grubhub. 20% off on all take-out and delivery orders at CoCo with the code: Quarantined Queen. For STRFSH and more options at SOCIAL EATS – there is a drive-thru pickup in the 3rd Court Alley and free local delivery. Simply call 424.317.5429 upon arrival and … Continue reading Three amazing places for quick chicken in LA

The Other Art Fair at Santa Monica Barker Hangar

The Other Art Fair,the leading artist fair to discover and buy art direct from the very best emerging artistic talent is thrilled to return to Los Angeles this Fall, presenting a handpicked selection of the next generation of art stars and thousands of original artwork encompassing all mediums.  The fair will feature over 140 independent artists both from Los Angeles and across the globe! Celebrated … Continue reading The Other Art Fair at Santa Monica Barker Hangar

Social Eats: An upscale food hall in Santa Monica

UPDATED: Place orders now on ORDERSOCIALEATS.COM. Drive thru pickup is now offered in the 3rd Court Alley and free local delivery. Simply call 424.317.5429 upon arrival and someone from our team will run out your order. We will continue to offer delivery via Postmates, Grubhub, UberEats, and DoorDash. If Gallery Food Hall on the Third Street Promenade wasn’t enough to satiate your cravings for tacos, ice cream, … Continue reading Social Eats: An upscale food hall in Santa Monica

Now you can imbibe at Chez Jay in The Backyard

Chez Jay! Hey! Your favorite beachside watering hole with a lurid history now has a relaxing space to imbibe outside called The Backyard. This cozy outdoor bar space in Santa Monica with couches, a fire pit, and Adirondack chairs is serving up some of the best bar bites, perfect for happy hour or a post-beach/post-surf giddy-up! A bright blue fence backs up the space to … Continue reading Now you can imbibe at Chez Jay in The Backyard

Drinking Whisky at the Airport

The idea of holding a whisky tasting event at an airport initially struck me as off-key, but given that it was being held during a government shutdown in which TSA agents were walking off the job and air traffic controllers were moonlighting as Uber drivers, it struck me as par for the course; that and the fact the airport is no longer operational. Last week, … Continue reading Drinking Whisky at the Airport

Eat your way through the new Gallery Food Hall in Santa Monica

The new Gallery Food Hall on Third St. Promenade in Santa Monica is our favorite quick eats destination on the west side. The ever-growing two-story food hall offers quick and easy lunch, dinner, and dessert options in a hip clean space. Guests can bring food on to the second-floor outdoor deck to enjoy the California sunshine or people watch down below on the promenade. Comfy Adirondack … Continue reading Eat your way through the new Gallery Food Hall in Santa Monica

HiHo Cheeseburger in Santa Monica

Los Angeles is saturated with good burger joints, but some stand out from the crowd and will literally make you drive out of your way to sample a worthy meat patty. HiHo Cheeseburger (next to Uovo Pasta Bar) now serves the only 100 % grass-fed wagyu burger in LA, along with a vegan burger and the most sinful cheesecake with a dripping of strawberry (which we … Continue reading HiHo Cheeseburger in Santa Monica

Skate and snack at ICE in Santa Monica

It may never snow in LA, but bring some holiday cheer to your loved ones with an outing at Santa Monica’s beloved ICE presented by The Plaza at Santa Monica, where you can ice skate under the twinkly lights (and pretend its winter). Located at the corner of Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica’s 8,000 square foot outdoor ice-skating rink is the perfect date … Continue reading Skate and snack at ICE in Santa Monica

Southern Italian cuisine with a Michelin star chef at Luigi al Teatro

The restaurant Luigi al Teatro speaks to me. Perhaps it is because my ancestors came from southern Italy but before I even dine, the restaurant mesmerizes me with the design and intimate outdoor bar with hanging bulbs and seed pockets growing produce off the walls. Just 11 months old, Luigi al Teatro is tucked behind Main Street Santa Monica in what is almost Venice. The youngest … Continue reading Southern Italian cuisine with a Michelin star chef at Luigi al Teatro