Food
Savor Santa Monica's diverse culinary scene through our dedicated Food section. From oceanfront dining and food truck discoveries to restaurant openings and chef interviews, we bring you the latest in local gastronomy. Our coverage spans the Santa Monica Farmers Market's fresh offerings, hidden neighborhood gems, and the innovative restaurants that make our city a dining destination. Stay current with new restaurant announcements, seasonal menu updates, and insider tips from our vibrant food community. Whether you're seeking your next dining adventure or following our city's evolving culinary landscape, trust Santa Monica Daily Press for fresh, local food coverage.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at these three new Mexican restaurants
Cinco de Mayo is upon us and this year it need not be a lackluster affair of limited to eating...
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California Turkish restaurant attack charged as hate crime
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles indicted two Armenian American men on charges of conspiracy and hate crimes for...
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Restaurant Spotlight: Le Petit Chez Mimi
As dining reopens and local restaurants begin the road to recovery the Daily Press is highlighting o
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JuneShine hard kombucha tasting room opens on Main Street
JuneShine opens its first LA tasting room on Main Street today, bringing sixteen different flavors o
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Restaurant Spotlight: Hermanito
As dining reopens and local restaurants begin the road to recovery the Daily Press is highlighting o
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Chulita restaurant wins $20,000 grant and entry into small business accelerator program
Chulita Mexican restaurant in Venice was selected as one of 100 restaurants to participate in a nati
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Breakfast by Salt’s Cure brings its beloved griddle cakes to Montana Ave
Breakfast by Salt’s Cure has open doors on Montana Ave, meaning Westsiders no longer need to endur
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Gypsy Chef returns to his roots with ADRIFT Burger Bar
Last March the pandemic hit pause on everyone’s life, but for Michelin starred “Gypsy Chef” Da
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Restaurant Spotlight: Piccolo Italian cuisine in Santa Monica and Venice
As outdoor dining reopens and local restaurants begin the road to recovery the Daily Press is highli
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