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.
Popular Santa Monica restaurant Tallula’s set to close this coming Sunday
Tallula's, a popular Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica is closing after six years due to challenges and an unsustainable restaurant...
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Bludso’s BBQ is the real deal
I love BBQ. I grew up in a big family in Freeport Illinois that got together for outside BBQs in...
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The Re-View: Bar Coucou
Bar Coucou, a small crowded space with French attributes in Venice, offers unique dishes, good drinks, and some room for...
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New gym helps you work out after visiting two new restaurants
The Auld Fella opens its second location with a modern Irish pub concept, while Katsu Bar brings Japanese Katsu to...
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Dining in the Garden: Sweet Cherry Tomato Jam
Summertime is upon us at the Ishihara Park Learning Garden
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Got Sriracha? The price for a bottle of Huy Fong’s iconic hot sauce gets spicy with supplies short
It’s not just you. Sriracha is hard to come by these days — at least for one popular brand.
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50-year-old, family-run izakaya from Tokyo opens first US eatery in Santa Monica
Originally slated to open in 2019, that pesky pandemic got in the way, but now Shirubē is open in the...
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Dining in the Garden
To me, the sight and smell of fresh herbs are a herald of spring.
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Santa Monica Seafood starts six week sustainable fishing awareness campaign
For six weeks Santa Monica Seafood will showcase a different type of sustainably-caught product, with recipe suggestions and reduced prices,...
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Santa Monica-based food bank braces for worsening humanitarian and hunger crisis
The Westside Food Bank is predicting a crisis, with an increase in the need for food assistance, combined with rising...
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