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.
Library Alehouse: One of LA’s Oldest Craft Beer Bars Newly Renovated
Lila Victor Special to the Daily Press Main St. is bustling with new business, from morning hangouts to late-night haunts....
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Restaurant Review: Yakitori in Tokyo vs. Yakitoriya in LA
There are a lot of good restaurants in the Palisades and Santa Monica, and some wonderful sushi havens. But no...
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Is It Worth It? Breakfast burritos edition
The burritos in this week’s test are not examples of Mexican cuisine, but are rather the West Coast counterpart to...
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Celebrating 10 years of culinary excellence at Satdha plant-based Thai kitchen
Local culinary institution Satdha Thai is celebrating a decade of delicious vegan dishes with a sense of gratitude for all...
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Dine LA Restaurant Week has diners delighted
A salivating showcase of Santa Monica’s finest foods has residents and tourists alike turning toward local restaurants for Dine LA...
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Iconic Gladstone’s Restaurant in Pacific Palisades to remain open under new management
Numerous newspapers and television stories wrote that Gladstones, built in 1972, was going to close in October. It is not....
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Restaurant review: Amici Brentwood
Brentwood has some of the best Italian restaurants in Los Angeles: my favorite is Palmieri, but I often lunch at...
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Restaurant Review: Armav
The chef at Armav knows how to put just the right details into the cooking style to make it both...
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Dining in the Garden: “Savory Summer Squash Muffins”
Ishihara Park Learning Garden has plentiful crookneck yellow squash. A cheesy muffin recipe using grated squash is provided.
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Pierside Hotel opens its signature restaurant, The Surfing Fox
Pierside Hotel's Surfing Fox restaurant opens, featuring coastal decor, fusion cuisine by Chef Yamaguchi, diverse menu, and unique drinks.
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