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# Around Town: Easter on the Promenade, Cosetta grand opening and more
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/around-town-easter-on-the-promenade-cosetta-grand-opening-and-more/
- Published: 2025-04-03T17:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-04-07T17:56:56.000Z
- Author: Sean Besser
- Tags: Columns, Opinion, Up Front, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:20

SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes **Easter on the Promenade,** **Cosetta Grand Opening**, **Blue Plate Oysterette Community Dinner,** and much more!

**Wellness & Waves** **Kickoff:** Immerse yourself in wellness every Saturday, April 5 to October 11, from 8-10a.m. at the Santa Monica Pier. Start your Saturday morning under the iconic Santa Monica Yacht Harbor sign with an easy-breezy group run from 8-9 AM. There is also Yoga and Yoga-Pilates Fusion classes at the west end from 9-10 AM. **FREE.** [https://www.santamonicapier.org/wellness-and-waves](https://www.santamonicapier.org/wellness-and-waves?ref=smdp.com)

**Superbloom Beach Club (at the Park):** Join Superbloom for a full day of mindfulness, movement, music, and meaningful connection. Superbloom Collective is a community based in authentic connection, self-expression, and service. **Saturday, April 5, 12 - 5 p.m., Hotchkiss Park,** **2302 Fourth St.** [https://lu.ma/gncbyisn](https://lu.ma/gncbyisn?ref=smdp.com)

**Hop Into Easter Fun on Third Street Promenade with Free Photos, Live Entertainment and More:** The Easter spirit comes to Third Street Promenade with a festive, family-friendly celebration featuring free photos with the Easter Bunny, live entertainment and interactive activities for all ages. **FREE. Sunday, April 6, 12 – 4 p.m., 1200 block of Third Street Promenade** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-santa-monica-celebrates-easter-2025-tickets-1273173539329](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-santa-monica-celebrates-easter-2025-tickets-1273173539329?ref=smdp.com)

**Arts Month Reception:** Join the local launch of April's Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month with a celebration in partnership with Arts for LA. The event will include a variety of artsy activities. **FREE. Sunday, April 6, 2-4 p.m., Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Highway** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arts-month-celebration-tickets-1261542871689](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arts-month-celebration-tickets-1261542871689?ref=smdp.com)

**Live Talks - An Evening with Maria Shriver:** The award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author and former First Lady of California shares a powerful collection of reflections and original poems that emanate from her hard-earned wisdom, showing readers there is strength and love on the other side of our hardest days. **Thursday, April 10, 8:00p.m., New Roads School 3131 Olympic Blvd.** [https://livetalksla.org/events/maria-shriver/](https://livetalksla.org/events/maria-shriver/?ref=smdp.com)

**ONGOING:** [“Two Bit Circus” Pop-Up](https://twobitcircus.com/?ref=smdp.com); [LiteBrite Experience](https://litebriteimmersive.secretlocation.com/los-angeles/?ref=smdp.com)

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**What to Eat & Drink?**

**Abbot Kinney First Friday Food Truck Fest:** About two dozen food trucks are expected to line the street for the monthly event. **Friday, April 4, starting at 5:00p.m.** [https://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/](https://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/?ref=smdp.com)

**Blue Plate Oysterette Community Dinner Series:** Join us for a gourmet dinner at sunset for $29\. Enjoy a chef-curated meal, mingle with your Santa Monica neighbors, and soak in the sunset from our communal table. This dinner will feature shrimp radiatore pasta with seasonal salad. **Monday, April 7, 6 - 8p.m., 1355 Ocean Ave.** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bpo-community-dinner-series-tickets-1281400245629](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bpo-community-dinner-series-tickets-1281400245629?ref=smdp.com)

**Esters Wine Bar Lebeau-Batiste Champagne Takeover:** Meet the winemakers and taste your way through their elegant, expressive Champagnes. **Wednesday, April 9, 5 - 8p.m., 1314 7th St.** [https://www.esterswineshop.com/calendar/](https://www.esterswineshop.com/calendar/?ref=smdp.com)

**Eater Raves About Cosetta Grand Opening:** The Italian-Californian Restaurant and Pizzeria from acclaimed Chef Zach Pollack debuted this week. According to EaterLA, “Pizza, Milaneses, salads, and raw seafood shine at Cosetta, the versatile new California Italian restaurant.” **3150 Ocean Park Blvd.** [https://la.eater.com/2025/4/1/24398968/cosetta-zach-pollack-italian-restaurant-pizza-santa-monica-opening](https://la.eater.com/2025/4/1/24398968/cosetta-zach-pollack-italian-restaurant-pizza-santa-monica-opening?ref=smdp.com)

**Dumpling Giant Din Tai Fung Reaches New Heights at Vibey Santa Monica Rooftop Location:** With multiple patios, two indoor dining rooms, and a full bar, the new Din Tai Fung is ready for noodle-and-dumpling fans [https://la.eater.com/2025/2/25/24372965/din-tai-fung-santa-monica-opening-photos-food-chinese](https://la.eater.com/2025/2/25/24372965/din-tai-fung-santa-monica-opening-photos-food-chinese?ref=smdp.com)

**Layla Bagels Ranked #2 in LA:** The Infatuation raves this shop, stating it is the bagel shop “the Westside has been waiting for: a lovely little counter service spot with great coffee and outrageously delicious bagels piled high with the freshest produce available." 1614 Ocean Park Blvd. [https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/la-best-bagels](https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/la-best-bagels?ref=smdp.com)

**Augie's On Main Listed Among Best LA Restaurants for Takeout and Delivery:** "For a taste of Josiah Citrin’s cooking without paying Michelin-starred-Citrin prices, head over to his casual chicken and burger spot, Augie’s on Main. Located on a busy strip of Santa Monica, Augie’s offers approachable dishes done well, like Citrin’s classic “dirty” chicken, a two-hands-required cheeseburger, hot dogs, and a chopped salad. [https://la.eater.com/maps/best-los-angeles-takeout-delivery-food-restaurants](https://la.eater.com/maps/best-los-angeles-takeout-delivery-food-restaurants?ref=smdp.com)

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**Further Afield:The Gallery** is a new downtown dining and entertainment destination and its Signature Dining Experience, Elementa, is a two-hour, five-course entertainment dining extravaganza, taking guests on a multi-sensory journey exploring the five classical elements of nature: Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Aether. Tickets for Elementa start at $200 per person. [www.TheGalleryDining.com](http://www.thegallerydining.com/?ref=smdp.com)

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**Looking Ahead: Looking Ahead:** [Juniper Market](https://downtownsm.com/events-calendar/8996/juniper-market?ref=smdp.com) (4/12); [Earth Day Celebration](https://www.santamonica.gov/events/4t53vj2q6f1mkrazdmzam0a6xn/202504221530?ref=smdp.com) (4/22); [Main St. Mainopoly](https://mainopolysm.com/?ref=smdp.com) (5/25)

[*Sean Besser*](mailto:sean@smdp.com)