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.
Fine dining with all the comforts of home
I wanted to share my discovery once again of Josie on Pico Boulevard and 25th Street. I had all but...
Read moreTo eat beef or not to eat beef?
While walking through my favorite grocery store, I overheard the guy at the meat counter tell a customer that their...
Read moreGo for the food, stay for the music
Not every restaurant can be all things to all people. At Typhoon, I really don’t like most of the dishes...
Read moreWalking a fine line between healthy and bland flavors
Just off the Venice boardwalk, in a neighborhood where most eateries serve hot dogs and greasy pizza, Seed is an...
Read moreThe Alexandria Cafe
GENERAL COMMENT: All over the world hungry pedestrians stop for a bite on the street and order a pita bread...
Read moreYou get what you pay for
“Mediterranean diet healthier, not cheaper,” according to University of California San Francisco researchers. What a surprise to learn that it...
Read moreCasual cafe at the heart of the arts
By Jennifer Meier Special to the Daily Press Always mellow, rarely crowded, the Bergamot Café is a hidden lunch destination...
Read moreEveryone has a favorite
The sky is blue, the plate is white, I wonder what I’ll have tonight? I am at one of my...
Read moreTap the fat out of your life
Are you unsuccessful at losing weight? What if I told you it’s all in your head? Really. Research from UT...
Read moreDiscovering a new hideaway
When I go to a restaurant that has been open only for a few days, I don’t expect things to...
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