When the only Chinese restaurant in the Palisades closed its doors last month I was devastated. Their moo shu shrimp was so delicious. Then I noticed that a new Chinese restaurant had taken over a re
My son Spencer lived and worked in Tokyo for 12 years and has a Ph.D. in Japanese literature and culture. We’ve dined together at many fine restaurants, including many Michelin stars. But at dinner la
I’ve probably walked by the Heroic Italian restaurant in Santa Monica 100 times. I never went in to eat there because it looked like it was just a sandwich
KATIE WORKMAN
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Bed’s Deli, formerly at Ocean Park and 28th, has closed.
Founder and owner Gary Wallack said the landlord of the strip mall that housed the deli raised the rent
Food and drinks come out with a bang at the recently opened Tu Madre restaurant in Santa Monica. Flights of margaritas are served accompanied by a sizzling firecracker and colorful
Years ago, Rita’s Gate of India on 2nd Street was considered by many to be the best Indian restaurant on the West Side. The interior was very pleasant, there
Over its 63 years in business, Big Jo’s has earned its place in the pantheon of Santa Monica burger joints. Serving up staples like bacon cheeseburgers, egg salad sandwiches
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Sylvia Wu, whose famed Santa Monica restaurant drew Hollywood’s biggest stars for four decades, has died at age 106, according to a news report.
Madame Wu’s
Los Angeles is known as a haven and hotspot for vegan food, with meatless alternatives available on almost every menu and hundreds of restaurants specializing in plant-based cuisine. However, Venice
Winner: The Gourmandise School hosted a MasterChef “Back to Win” Viewing Party at Santa Monica Place on Wednesday evening with friends and family in the food and entertainment community. Guests
