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.
Restaurants ready to reopen
Local restaurants are eager to welcome diners back to outdoor spaces this week but customers that re
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Restaurant Spotlight: Lanea cocktail bar and taqueria
As outdoor dining reopens and local restaurants begin the road to recovery the Daily Press is highli
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After 65 years of sweet service Vienna Pastry is on the brink of shutting down
As the pandemic wears on, so does the strain on local businesses and the owners of the Vienna Pastry located...
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Judge says strip club ruling also protects restaurants
A California judge said Thursday that all restaurants in San Diego County
Read moreFrom restaurants to retailers, virus transformed economies
By PAUL WISEMAN and ALEXANDRA OLSON, AP Business Writers It would be just a temporary precaution. When the viral pandemic...
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Los Angeles restaurants win court battle over closures
CHRISTOPHER WEBER and BRIAN MELLEY, Associated Press Los Angeles County's health director acted "arbitrarily" and didn't prove the danger to...
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What’s the Point? – SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS
We’re in the soup now. This latest round of ‘Stay at Home’ orders is now in effect and that me
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Restaurants band together to fight outdoor dining ban
With little relief in sight, restaurants are organizing in an unprecedented collective effort to fig
Read moreL.A. County grant will aid some, but not all, struggling restaurants
As the restaurant industry struggles to stay afloat, an LA County grant is offering businesses a $30
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Edobox by Makoto now open on Santa Monica’s Main Street
Edobox by Makoto has settled on Santa Monica’s Main Street, meaning local residents no longer have
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