An Incomplete Dining Guide to L.A. Neighborhoods

No matter the L.A. neighborhood you reside, there’s a destination restaurant upon which food-minded Angelenos descend. Depending on your part of town, there might even be several. It’s a distinguishing feature of this city, whereas many, if not most of the other metropolises in the country establish a dining scene in a centrally located downtown. With this in mind, I, your humble correspondent will periodically … Continue reading An Incomplete Dining Guide to L.A. Neighborhoods

eatwritelaJuly 25, 2015August 1, 2015

Malibu, mmm...tasty, topFAVs

Best Lobster Rolls in LA

Finding the best lobster roll has been an ongoing quest for my tastebuds for almost 8 years of living in Los Angeles. Something so simple that can be done so right, can be done so wrong. In the last few years, LA has seen several new lobster spots open up, to my joy. I grew up in Connecticut ordering “hot” or “cold.” Los Angeles has … Continue reading Best Lobster Rolls in LA

Melissa CurtinJuly 24, 2015November 11, 20161 Comment

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Santa Monica gets a new gem – Estate Restaurant and Bar

The west side has a beautiful new urban eclectic dining spot called Estate Restaurant + Bar on 1519 Wilshire Blvd. This elegant grand new space with its leveled seating arrangement brings an upscale but relaxed new option to Santa Monica. Chef Hisashi Yoshiara brings farm-to-table cuisine with a worldly twist thanks to the chef’s expansive European training. The vibrant menu includes items presented and done in … Continue reading Santa Monica gets a new gem – Estate Restaurant and Bar

Melissa CurtinJuly 22, 2015July 28, 20151 Comment

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The Albright: Eating Lobster with a Vegan

Due to the hustle and bustle of the touristy Santa Monica pier, I had not stepped foot on the pier in some time. I was curious to check out this seafood restaurant called The Albright, established in 1977 right on the pier on the left hand side. After getting knocked by one too many strollers and kids, I contemplated my desire to ever want children, but … Continue reading The Albright: Eating Lobster with a Vegan

Melissa CurtinJuly 1, 2015January 9, 20162 Comments

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Cycle (Beach) House in Santa Monica is Ready to Make You Sweat

Beach cruisers are super sweet for strolling around your neighborhood or up and down our incredibly long LA beach path. But, if you want to get your sweat on and your body seriously rockin’, stop off at the new Cycle House in Santa Monica along the way of your beaten path. Co-founded by newlyweds from the East Coast, Adam and Lara Gillman, who simply just … Continue reading Cycle (Beach) House in Santa Monica is Ready to Make You Sweat

Rochelle RobinsonJune 19, 2015July 27, 2015Leave a comment

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Elegant and Eco-Friendly, Santa Monica’s Ambrose Hotel is Now Open for Your Pleasure

Rich and elegant, the mocha colored stucco walls of Ambrose Hotel rise from the palm tree-lined streets of Santa Monica, ready to open up to you and house your stay. The boutique hotel has been beautifully and thoughtfully upgraded, earning the title of being the first LEED for Existing Buidings (EB) certified hotel in the country since 2008. As a long-time member of the Green … Continue reading Elegant and Eco-Friendly, Santa Monica’s Ambrose Hotel is Now Open for Your Pleasure

Rochelle RobinsonJune 11, 2015June 20, 20152 Comments

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From Hawaii with Love

Every once in a while, a food writer comes across a restaurant concept that seems to have all of the intangibles necessary to be a mega-hit. It is a glimpse into the future. I won’t be the least bit surprised if in a few years, there are fast-casual poké chains in every neighborhood in L.A. and expanding across the country. And, to some degree, those … Continue reading From Hawaii with Love

eatwritelaApril 24, 2015May 2, 2015

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Kiehl’s supports Recycle Across America

As Earth Day draws upon us, Kiehl’s on Montana in Santa Monica turned into a private event to unveil the environmental partnership with actors Elizabeth Olsen and Maggie Q. To help save the world, their new Limited Edition Label Art Collection of Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, will benefit Recycle Across America. A hundred percent of the net profits, up to $50,000 will be used to create 65,000 recycling labels … Continue reading Kiehl’s supports Recycle Across America

Melissa CurtinApril 18, 2015April 23, 2015Leave a comment

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Great Possibilities: Freeze Your Eggs

Freezing eggs.? Well, my eggs may already be frozen (or as my good friend likes to say, hers are already cooked), but at our late age it is never too late to learn about your options since 1) the right man has never come along 2) your job(s) have taken over your life 3) you can’t imagine going through life without a child and 4) … Continue reading Great Possibilities: Freeze Your Eggs

Melissa CurtinMarch 25, 2015April 2, 20151 Comment

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Patio Season Kicks off at Michael’s

For those who know and appreciate history, Michael’s is sacred ground. The groundbreaking restaurant on Santa Monica’s Third Street north of Wilshire redefined the dining scene in L.A. when it opened in 1979. Today, Michael McCarty’s maverick spirit still invigorates the joint, keeping it as fresh as the cuisine he helped invent. With spring upon us, it is al fresco season once again, and one … Continue reading Patio Season Kicks off at Michael’s

eatwritelaMarch 25, 2015March 28, 2015Leave a comment