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.
Was it something I ate?
For much of my working life I have called in sick to work on more occasions than I care to...
Read moreRecipes for the gluten sensitive
Je me sens très excite! Because “Julie & Julia” is premiering this week! In 2005, while strolling through a gardening...
Read moreDate like you’re grocery shopping
Grocery shopping is like going on a date: you don’t know what you are walking into, but you open yourself...
Read morePizza done right at Beach Street
LOCATION: Beach Street GENERAL COMMENT: This very popular indoor-outdoor restaurant on a side street in Pacific Palisades caters to people...
Read moreA truly moving experience
One of my first jobs out of college was working as a dietitian in a nursing home. Like most people,...
Read moreWhat a bargain at Caché
Intent on saving money while eating out, I’m always looking for bargains. So when I heard that Josiah Citrin of...
Read moreCheesemaker cut from Farmers’ Market
DOWNTOWN — Any publicity is supposedly a good thing, but in the case of Winchester Cheese Co., good publicity turned...
Read moreTrying to rise to the top
Last weekend I attended the casting call in Austin, Texas for season six of the “Next Food Network Star.” This...
Read moreNo more Polish jokes, just enjoy the meal
When my kids found out my grandmother was Polish they stopped telling Polish jokes. And my dad loved Polish food....
Read moreNo frills equals fine food
Real estate people say that value is location, location and location. Restaurant people say that value is in food and...
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