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.
Fun with fermented foods
Last week we explored some of the rationale for probiotics, something people often take in supplement form after ingesting antibiotics....
Read moreEnjoying some tapas and an ocean view
After a disastrous dinner sometime ago at Shutters, where the busboys poured the bottled water into the glasses with tap...
Read moreRegulating the digestive tract with friendly bacteria
After a bout of antibiotic therapy for a sinus infection, I have been researching the benefits of probiotics, also known...
Read moreAsian fusion for the hip-hop generation
I was invited to try an Asian fusion restaurant the other night on Fifth Street and Santa Monica Boulevard in...
Read moreJust the food, ma’am
7:03 p.m. — We arrive at the scene, Tavern on San Vicente. It’s Friday. 7:08 p.m. — After looking at...
Read moreHome is where the (healthy) heart is
I have been on the East Coast for the past week visiting friends and family who I have not seen...
Read moreA slice of heaven
I enjoyed a wonderful dining experience the other night at Shutters in Santa Monica. One Pico is the name of...
Read moreBaking genius rises with Huckleberry
GENERAL COMMENT: Zoe Nathan is one of the best pastry chefs in town. Her desserts at Rustic Canyon Wine Bar...
Read moreServing 12,000 meals a day
Usually when I write about a restaurant it’s a restaurant that serves about 100 to 300 meals a day. A...
Read moreNo guilt when eating at this fast food chain
I had a great lunch the other day at Panera Bread in the Marina and I am impressed by the...
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